Posts by Carol Ross
Great Adventures
I’m reading another book, "The Sound of Paper" by Julia Cameron, who is best known for the bible on creativity, "The Artist’s Way." "The Sound of Paper" is about nourishing our creative muse, especially when we have gone on vacation, left it at home, and forgotten to put out so much as a morning snack.…
Read MoreThe Meaning of Love
I’m almost finished reading Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search for Meaning. Here’ s a quote from the book I want to share: "Love is the only way to grasp another human being in the innermost core of his personality. No one can become fully aware of the very essence of another human being unless he…
Read MoreCelebrate the Journey
I grew up playing the flute and became fairly accomplished in high school. I have played off and on as an adult, never getting past my peak as a teenager in technique, but steadily developing a more sensitive ear and the ability to make music. Last week, I attended one of my son’s band concerts.…
Read MoreWhat I Learned from the ICF Conference
A couple of weeks ago, I posted on the Coactive Network a message about what I learned from the International Coach Federation conference. Here’s the link: http://coactivenetwork.com/webx?128@115.iM3JaaYelUO.5@.3c413dab. Scroll down and click on the option to show all the messages in the thread. I posted two messages in thread. While the postings may be specific to…
Read MoreThe Creative Habit
I’m almost finished with a book by Twyla Tharp, "The Creative Habit." It’s a great book for understanding the creative process, which Tharp says depends on, of all things, structure. If you are yearning to have more creativity in your life, this book is an excellent guide. Which reminds me of something that came out…
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