MUSINGS

Person gazing at sunset over cityscape.

Margins of Time

In today’s high-energy, productivity-driven world, people, organizations, and businesses are encouraged to create and produce more. One’s productivity becomes not just a measure of effectiveness or efficiency, but for many, a measure of self-worth.1 Modern life’s fast pace and thirst for knowledge have resulted in a society that is hyperconnected and hyper-stressed. Increasing demands to do more and with less have led to an increase in anxiety and depression.2 With

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Person writing in notebook beside coffee cup.

Poetry therapy

Poetry therapy, also known as bibliotherapy or therapeutic writing, is a form of therapy that utilizes poetry to encourage emotional expression and healing. It is typically used in conjunction with other forms of therapy to, Facilitate self-reflection and exploration and increase self-awareness Promote the ability to view reality in different ways; and Validate emotional / traumatic experiences The most frequently used poetry model has three parts and was introduced by

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Word "believe" in elegant cursive font.

I Believe

I believe in God and the inherent goodness of people. I believe that what is most desired by people is love, safety, respect and belonging. I believe that I should give of my time, talent and resources to make someone’s life a little brighter. I believe in simplicity. That something so simple as a smile and a helping hand can turn someone’s day around. I believe in the bond between

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