Yes - writing to clear my head - writing to get the ideas out - writing to work through a problem. Lately, I've started an exercise of writing experiences through the eyes of the "other" party - and this has helped (I think) build some empathy and increase my understanding of human interaction.

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Writer and policy advocate living in Nashville, TN —Public Policy Ph.D. — writes on education policy, consumer affairs, and more . . .

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Andy Spears

Writer and policy advocate living in Nashville, TN —Public Policy Ph.D. — writes on education policy, consumer affairs, and more . . .