Respect for the Subject
Respect narrowly defined, is examined here in this Wiki link. One of the key elements for a creative in a study of any sort, is
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The Percolative Effect of Mike de Gruy
“Self-knowledge comes from knowing other men.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Oft times I will awake with my soul in what could be described
The Here and Now of Creativity
There is very key thing which has literally made my career, and caused me to flourish in some pretty dangerous situations. In yet another
Being Present
In my own creative process, little choice exists for me in my work. In order to succeed, I must be present, in the right frame
A Thanksgiving Story
A little while ago, at the behest and planning of artist Robb Havassy, I found myself at the home of film maker Bruce Brown. Though
Winning
I often wonder what goes through the mind of some people who, intent on winning, never consider that, in the pursuit and application of the
Pursuing Happy
One of the things that always strikes me about Bali and the Balinese is the degree of happiness which exists. Some may say that being
Love Does
I find myself back in the office, in Ventura, California, and once again, am up before the chickens. Maybe it is jetlag. But I
Living Bali
Contained within the concept of life, if one examines the word itself, the thing (noun) is not really what one may assume. A look at
Waking Dream
Ever have one of those mornings where you awaken to an exceptionally pleasant reality? The scenario could be anything. But everything in your emergent