Strength To Be Human --Global Arts & Affairs Podcast, Hosted by Mark Antony Rossi

S3 E203: Writing Can Be Eternal

The act and even thought surrounding writing has changed throughout the centuries as we have evolved from papyrus to digital. The following sections outline each major change:
 
Writing in Stone
Writing in Paper
Writing in Memory
Writing in Vinyl
Writing in Digital

S3 E202: Faith Sees Without Eyesight

Faith rounds out the trio of influences on writers (Fear and Doubt being the other two) and we explore in three sections the meaning of faith in writing:
Faith in Creation (Writing) with quote from Antonine de Saint-Exupery
Faith in Communication (Submission) quote from Goethe
Faith in the Human Condition (Humanity) quote from Robert Anthony
 

S3 E201: Doubt Dies of Thirst in a Rain Storm

We tackle the common foe of Doubt in this episode by dividing the show into two parts:
 
Doubt in Self
Doubt in Writing

S3 E200: Fear is Not Your Shepherd

Fear is the eternal enemy of humanity in my opinion. It can effect creativity in various negative ways. Outlined are three areas of concern:
 
Fear of Family/Friends
Fear of Self
Fear of Art

S3 E199: Impatience Leads to Literary Disasters

Impatience is one of the major culprits behind failed writers and bad writing. In the episode we cover:
1 Impatience of Creativity
2. Impatience of Completion
3. Impatience of Publication
 

S3 E198: Classic Spotlight Series -- Thoughts on Emily Dickinson

another brief examination of a brilliant literary star torn between talent and mental illness.

S3 E197: Fighting the Superficial to Find the Truth

In the Western World whether its work or family, society or religion, we cling to superficiality and dishonesty as a means of protection but in the end does it move society forward; does it make a better world. In this show we tackle how and why a writer should speak out and help improve life in general.

S3 E196: Open House -- Literary Questions

New format on 15 literary questions from listeners that are not so tied to past episodes.

S3 E195: It's About the Words

This is one is sort of like a refresher to help us stay on course and not be diverted by nonwriting silliness of the day. We cover:
words
images
feelings
time management
 

S3 E194: Why Negative Moods Spark Creativity

In this episode we explore how intense dark states of behavior are more responsible for creative work than happier times. 
intro
focal points
funny points
final thoughtd