Bridging the Gap

“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” ~ Malala Yousafzai “When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.” ~ Wayne Dyer “The purpose of art is washing the dust ofContinue reading “Bridging the Gap”

Ego Games

“The creative process is not like a situation where you get struck by a single lighting bolt. You have ongoing discoveries, and there’s ongoing creative revelations. Yes, it’s really helpful to be marching toward a specific destination, but, along the way, you must allow yourself room for your ideas to blossom, take root, and grow.”Continue reading “Ego Games”

Minding Your Passion

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” – Maya Angelou “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars toContinue reading “Minding Your Passion”

On Creative Criticism

“I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses.” – Johannes Kepler “The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment.” – Elbert Hubbard “Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots.” –Continue reading “On Creative Criticism”

To Risk or not to Risk

“Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. be patient. The storm will pass. the spring will come.” – Robert H. Schuller “You’ve done it before and you can do it now.Continue reading “To Risk or not to Risk”