Gild the Lily

"To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, to throw a perfume on the violet, to smooth the ice, or add another hue unto the rainbow..." -Shakespeare

Philosophy: Never stop improving yourself

Pride and Prejudice and Philosophy

“You must learn some of my philosophy. Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.” 
― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

Philosophy: The past not only helps us to understand our present, but to enjoy it as well. 

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

My sketch of a ship

"Day after day, day after day, we stuck- nor breath nor motion; As idle as a painted ship upon a painted ocean." 

Philosophy: Stagnation doesn't preclude growth; sometimes it generates motivation. 

The Mad Hatter

"Hatter: Have I gone mad? Alice: I'm afraid so. You're entirely bonkers. But I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are." Lewis Carroll

Philosophy: Madness is genius 

These are a few of my favorite things...

Travel. Coffee. Psychology. Art. Books. Flowers.

Philosophy: You are what you love.

Philosophy of Procrastination

“I can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow.” 
― Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind

Sometimes it's warranted. 

Hemingway

"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen." 

— Ernest Hemingway

As a therapist, listening is likely my greatest asset. 

Philosophy: You have to hear to heal.