Creativity and Healing
Transformative Creativity
Over several weeks during the spring and summer of 2015, I saw a group of high school students from Puerto Rico embrace Van Gogh’s message. But instead of painting, they acted. Not one of them had any previous training or experience. They had no money for costumes,...
Death and Dante
“In the middle of life’s journey, I found myself in a dark wood.” --Inferno, Canto 1 Dante’s “La Divina Commedia” speaks profoundly to the human condition. It is a chronicle of a deep psychological crisis and how that crisis is resolved. Much like Dante (the...
Creative Inspiration
As writers, we often work long hours for what seems like almost non-existent rewards. But then one day something wonderful happens: we see people inspired by our words and we thank our lucky stars that God made us writers. I had one of those moments when I watched a...
India’s Festival of Lights
October is one of my favorite months of the year. There’s a chill in the air, the leaves start turning, and the days grow short. Halloween adds a touch of fun, and the Hindu festival of Diwali adds light and color to the darker days of autumn. Diwali is...
It’s Cool to be a Nerd
We all know that reading is amazing, right? Those of us who love books already know how awesome reading is. But, did you know that reading is now the new "cool?" Thanks to a growing number of celebrity bookworms being photographed reading a book--either between scenes...
Why Reading is Awesome
Reading is Awesome. Let me show you why. Reason #1: It builds brain power. Reading makes you smart. Unlike watching television, which requires no thought process, reading is an active learning experience that will keep your mind sharp. Reason #2: It reduces...
