A Power of the Creative Process, V23,  #13

A Power of the Creative Process, V23, #13

A Power of the Creative Process By Leslie Sann Dreamers only dream. Creators bring their dreams into reality. ~Robert Fritz An object at rest tends to stay at rest. An object in motion tends to stay in motion. Putting things in motion creates momentum. The actual...
Turning Worry into Wonder, V23, #07

Turning Worry into Wonder, V23, #07

Turning Worry into Wonder By Leslie Sann My life has been filled with terrible misfortune; most of which never happened.  ~ Michel Montaigne There are many expressions representing the uselessness of worry. One is that it is a misuse of the imagination. Another is...
Dancing with Gratitude, V23, #05

Dancing with Gratitude, V23, #05

Dancing with Gratitude By Leslie Sann Pleasure is not the purpose of man’s existence. Joy is.  ~ David O. McKay Gratitude fosters joy. Joy opens the creative brain, accessing possibility. Possibility moves us to choose. Choice leads to action. Action translates...
Precious, V23, #04

Precious, V23, #04

Precious By Leslie Sann Human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. ~ William James During a recent visit to NY to see family, we went to dinner in Manhattan, where my two nieces live. We dined at their favorite restaurant, which was filled...
A Case for Losing My Mind, V23, #02

A Case for Losing My Mind, V23, #02

A Case for Losing My Mind By Leslie Sann When I say not to think, I mean that if you have a thought, think nothing of it.​​​​​​​             ~ attributed to a Chinese Zen Master Living by design is all about exploring our inner selves and letting what is deep within...
The Woman in Front of the Room, V22, #24

The Woman in Front of the Room, V22, #24

The Woman in Front of the Room By Leslie Sann And you? When will you begin that long journey into yourself? ~ Rumi I did some traveling in December. On my return trip, I sat next to a young woman reading a book I had seen on a shelf at the airport. When I asked her...