In photography, there are a number of rules regarding the background and foreground of a photograph. Some think the foreground is more important and should always be the focus. Some say it's what's off in the distance that matters most. Others just say it depends....

[gallery type="columns" size="full" ids="17164,17165,17166"] Purpose and meaning, encouragement and empowerment I give to you. You are struggling and hurting. Come in for a while and rest. My place is a healing place. I work with all hurts and habits. You are welcome to stay a while....

A meaning to life is something you teach you. When asked about life's meaning, Grandpa lowered his head and said, "I don't know, that's something you discover."              —Jerome Lawrence Jerome Lawrence Jerome is a renowned artist. His works grace homes and hotels around the...

I believe that the satisfaction in our accomplishments comes more from the process of getting there rather than the result. I recently gave a speech to a crowd of more than a thousand people at a suicide prevention walk in Boston. I had the opportunity...

[gallery type="slideshow" link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="17038"] I told my boss I could paint. Could I have a group where I could teach participants and the staff? She said, “Oooh. Yeah. Let me think about that.” Next thing you know, she’s telling me she has this room...