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Steven Barnes is a NY Times bestselling author, personal performance coach, and martial artist. He has lectured on creativity and human consciousness at UCLA, Mensa, and the Smithsonian Institute. Steve created the Lifewriting system of high-performance living for writers and readers. Learn more at www.lifewrite.com
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Human Adulthood Part Two: Rejection of the Challenge (1 comments)
The transition to mature adulthood can be difficult in a culture without meaningful ritual. This series addresses this question.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Human Adulthood Part III--Acceptance of Responsibility
Accepting responsibility for our actions and emotions is the line separating children from adults. It is the first step on the road to full maturity.
Monday, November 9, 2009 Human Adulthood PART ONE
Ancient cultural patterns point the way to future success for any human being willing to mature to full adulthood.
Monday, October 26, 2009 Daddy? When Am I Ready To Have Sex? (1 comments)
Parents need a darned good answer to this thorny question. Here's one that has worked for hundreds.
Thursday, June 1, 2006 Surviving A Good Review
Critical review of your creative work can be both valuable and devastating. One artist's reflections on the science of surviving critics.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006 Escaping the Matrix
A spiritual view of racial and other issues in America
Monday, February 13, 2006 The Magic of Balance
Addressing "balance" in our lives can greatly multiply the effectiveness of our intelligence and emotions
Thursday, February 9, 2006 Zen And The Heart of Writing
Life's "messiness" is not an obstacle to creativity--it is the very source and substance of it.
Tuesday, February 7, 2006 The Golden Hour
Just an hour a day can anchor your health, your success, and your spiritual growth.
Monday, February 6, 2006 No Time For Exercise? Try This?
Even five minutes a day can make a big difference in your fitness level--if you know what you're doing!
Thursday, January 12, 2006 Human Fallibility and Torture (1 comments)
Those who think only the "guilty" will be tortured are deluding themselves.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005 Who Is The "Hero" In The Hero's Journey? (1 comments)
A working definition of "Hero" in the context of literary, social, and political life.