Author Archives: RichardB
Poetry Writing with Clients
Writing a poem for the first time can be intimidating, but there are many possible ways to get started. In this post I’ll talk about just one of them, which is a list poem. Defining a Poem The first step … Continue reading
Is an Optimistic Mind Associated with a Healthy Heart?
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” — World Health Organization (1946) Many poets, philosophers, and thinkers throughout history have recognized the intimate link between physical and mental … Continue reading
creative thinking
When the task at hand requires some imagination, taking a walk may lead to more creative thinking than sitting, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “Many people anecdotally claim they do their best thinking when walking,” said … Continue reading
My favorite photographers: Graciela Iturbide
Graciela Iturbide is one of the great contemporary photographers of Mexico. As a protégé of the modernest master Manuel Alvarez Bravo, she worked as his assistant before starting her own career in photography in the early 1970’s. Working mostly in … Continue reading
heart
In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart. Mahatma Gandhi
Creativity
Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous. Bill Moyers
Self-control and Success
Most of us believe that a certain amount of self-control is crucial for success. In order to succeed in the modern world, you need expertise in some area. Gaining that expertise requires work and practice. The discipline to work or … Continue reading
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