The healing arts: Poetry as therapy

The healing arts: Poetry as therapy

Humans have a long history of using the arts for self-expression, self-regulation and healing. These forms of communication – image-making, ritual, movement, dramatic enactment, imaginative play, music and storytelling – have, according to Cathy Machioldi, been ways...
The practice of passion

The practice of passion

“The glory of God is man fully alive” – St. Irenaeus What is the nature of passion, vitality, joy and aliveness? How can we cultivate these qualities in our lives? Passion can be understood as a strong liking, desire or devotion to a particular activity, object or...