Month: May 2008

In my early 20’s I ventured off to Japan. As a recent graduate from art school in Philadelphia, I knew I needed to travel to complete my education. This was, of course, something only I understood, so naturally it came as a big surprise to my family and friends when I told them I was going to Kyoto, Japan. It turned into an even bigger surprise when my three-month study evolved into four years of inner and outer exploration. One of the many lessons I learned was to stop, listen, and allow silence in conversation. Continue reading “Stop and Listen: Allowing Silence in Conversation”