Maria Popova has posted an insightful exploration of my book LET YOUR LIFE SPEAK on her superb Brain Pickings site. Once again, Im grateful for her deep understanding of my writing, as she tracks the question of what it takes to learn to listen to the timid wild animal that is the soul. * I’ve followed Brain Pickings for several years, and its among the very best things on the web. Maria has an artists eye, so the site is visually engaging and compelling, full of images that expand my imagination. She also has the gift of connecting things that aren’t ordinarily regarded as connected, a gift thats key to creativity. In her essay on LET YOUR LIFE SPEAK, she links to Thoreau, Van Gogh, and contemporary writers Jeanette Winterson and Roman Krznaric. By making these connections, she sparks OUR creativity, giving us a chance to think new thoughts and see new possibilities. In fact, Marias reviews have allowed me see my own books in new ways—and that’s kind of amazing! Even if youre not interested in LET YOUR LIFE SPEAK, please check out Brain Pickings. Over time, if you like what you find, note that the site depends on reader contributions. But fair warning: if you click on all the Brain Pickings connections that call to you, you may need to give up your day job! * Last month, Maria wrote about another one of my books, A HIDDEN WHOLENESS, at tiny.cc/f8pcqx. Her essay on LET YOUR LIFE SPEAK is below...
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:35:06 +0000
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