To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring."
- GEORGE SANTAYANA
Unlocking
self-discovery.
Therapy gives us an opportunity to discover ourselves in a way that enriches our lives and creates deeper meaning. The world of the arts can also aid this transformation, particularly during times of change and upheaval.
Looking for reading recommendations?
See my list for the best books about books and books about the art of psychotherapy.
Something to eat,
something to read.
In September 2021, I launched a podcast with Food Writer Sophie Hansen called Something to Eat Something to Read. It’s about cooking and reading and reading about cooking. Each month we talk about the shape a book has left on us, the ways food is written about in novels and memoirs, and the ways reading and food can open up doorways into our inner lives.
Click here to listen on any of your preferred podcast platforms.
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Featured articles.
Reading the Seasons celebrates the power of books and reading.
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