Taking pictures, among other creative pursuits, feeds my purpose. I suspect a lot of people feel the same way. That is why during the doldrums—what I call the days between seasons—it is particularly challenging to find inspiration. Like a lot of self-taught photographers, my entry into the medium started with my first iPhone. Once unleashed, …
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According to vocabulary.com, “Your perspective is the way you see something. If you think that toys corrupt children's minds, then from your perspective a toy shop is an evil place. Perspective has a Latin root meaning "look through" or "perceive," and all the meanings of perspective have something to do with looking.” Most of you …
I was recently asked to talk to a group of 7th grade students as a part of our area “Leadership Academy.” The invitation was specifically to share my thoughts on “happiness,” which is understandable because “happiness” has been my “schtick” at work for the past few years. At work, I basically have a bully pulpit …
Creativity is one of the most distinct differences between humans and other life forms on Earth. There’s a ton of research and resources available--many on the web--that explore the connection between creativity, the brain and overall wellness. In fact, there are so many great resources that I won’t attempt to reproduce that here. Instead, I …
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