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“Receptivity requires a nimbleness, a fine-honed sensitivity in order to let one's self be the vehicle of whatever vision may emerge.”

Quote by Rollo May

Book:The Courage to Create

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The Courage to Create

This book explores the nature of creativity and provides insights into how individuals can cultivate and express their creative potential. more

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Rollo May was an American psychologist born on April 21, 1909, and died on October 22, 1994. He was a significant figure in existential psychology and is considered one of the pioneers of the field. more

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