“Am I willing to give up what I have in order to be what I am not yet? Am I willing to let my ideas of myself, of man be changed? Am I able to follow the spirit of love into the desert? To empty myself even of my concept of emptiness?”
Quote by Mary Caroline Richards
Work
Centering in Pottery, Poetry, and the Person
This book delves into the transformative power of pottery and poetry, illustrating how these creative practices can enhance one's personal development and self-awareness. more
Author
Mary Caroline Richards
Mary Caroline Richards was an American poet born in 1916 and died in 1999. Her poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, which has had a profound impact on contemporary American poetry. more
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