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Month: April 2021

A Photo Moment – Amaryllis

Posted on 2021-04-30 by RB

One of the reasons I love flowers is because they remind me of the impermanence of things. It’s a tenet of Buddhist philosophy, that nothing lasts forever and our attachment to things is one of the causes of suffering. We have to appreciate things while we have them because we never know when they’ll be…

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New Podcast Episode – Creativity and Death

Posted on 2021-04-29 by RB

The long-delayed Episode 42 of the Prometheus Project Podcast is now available! In this episode I look at the topic of death and how we use art to explore it, to find answers, and to come to terms with mortality. The podcast is available at iTunes, GooglePlay, Spotify, Amazon, and PodBean. If you prefer, I also…

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The Magic of Decisions

Posted on 2021-04-28 by RB

I was recently reading about the power of our personal decisions and how even the smallest choice we make can change the course of our lives. For example, a person bought a new pair of shoes and wore them to work in a bar. Halfway through the night, one of the soles came loose. This…

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A Little Motivation

Posted on 2021-04-26 by RB

We all need a little motivation every now and then. Even the most driven individuals can get burned out, frustrated, lose their energy. It’s not a personal failing, it’s just something that happens because we’re human, not machines. Sometimes it may be due to personal issues, physical issues, or mental health. Other times it’s just…

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Does Word Count Matter?

Posted on 2021-04-21 by RB

I’m always surprised when I hear writers discussing word counts. There’s nothing wrong with the occasional humble brag. I’m guilty of that, especially when I pound out 2,000 words in a couple of hours. It’s akin to running a marathon, and if runners can brag, then so can writers. Luckily, I’ve never pulled a hamstring…

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Remaining Postive

Posted on 2021-04-202021-04-20 by RB

It’s not always easy to maintain a positive attitude. Life can throw curveballs at you, trip you up, leave you wondering what the hell just happened. We’ve all been there at some point. Dazed, confused, lost, and trying to figure out what the next steps should be. Of course, there are thousands of opinions on…

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Pitcher Plant Flowers

Posted on 2021-04-16 by RB

You may already be aware of my love of carnivorous plants. Now that the weather is warming, most of them are starting to bloom and their flowers are amazing. The pitcher plants tend to bloom the earliest in my little shop of horrors, and this year I thought it would be interesting to take a…

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Music Moment – Tangled Up in Blue

Posted on 2021-04-13 by RB

I know that Bob Dylan isn’t for everyone, but he’s one of my favorite songwriters. With a career spanning sixty years, he’s made an indelible mark on the music industry. His creativity and originality have also been an inspiration for me. I can’t remember the first time I heard one of his songs, but for…

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Creativity as Therapy

Posted on 2021-04-12 by RB

I’m sure you’ve heard of art therapy and music therapy. In fact, art has been used in therapy for over a century. Initially, it was used as a form of “moral therapy” for psychiatric patients, it’s evolved over time to something that can be utilized in a wide variety of situations, from helping Alzheimers patients…

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Back in the Saddle

Posted on 2021-04-09 by RB

It’s been a few months since I’ve written any fiction. A few scribbles here and there, but nothing of substance. It wasn’t on purpose. My partner and I were caring for some elderly family members and that took up most of my time and effort. Afterwards, there was a lot to sort through. Not just…

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