Books being the original internet, I’ve followed an analog hyperlink from Ray Bradbury’s lovely Zen writing manifesto to discover another treasure trove of wisdom — Dorothea Brande’s (1893–1948) altogether indispensable “Becoming a Writer.” I’ve ravenously devoured all of it and want to share one fragment that seems to me of profound importance, for it not … Read more
My reading adventures take me to the most breathtaking places on earth. That’s why I want to share with you some notes from one of my latest tours to Greece, which is famous for giving us the myth of Narcissus and Echo, the myth of Eros and Psyche, the myth of Medusa and Perseus, the … Read more
“I selected the above title, quite obviously, for its shock value,” Ray Bradbury (August 22, 1920–June 5, 2012) writes in his book “Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You,” a vibrant collection of essays celebrating manifold ways we can harness the power of our imagination. “Now, while I have you … Read more
Few are the people whose contribution to humanity — be it work for peace, or freedom, or equality, or some other core human value — fills the soul with boundless gratitude for their very existence. Mother Teresa (August 26, 1910–September 5, 1997) — one of the greatest women of our time — is one such … Read more