Tobias Ryan 10/14/26 Tobias Ryan 10/14/26

Voyage Washington (2026)

“Obstacles are part of any creative experience, I believe. At times, I find it challenging to surrender to an interest. I don’t always want to spend the time it takes to follow an idea to completion. I have had strong teachers my whole life who encouraged me. Even after I have a song, a poem, or a story finished, I still find it difficult to decide if and how to share it. Being grounded in good relationships helps me because I can trust the people I care for most to help me pursue my best inspirations.”

Tobias Ryan 7/13/26 Tobias Ryan 7/13/26

101 Species: Birding as a Mindfulness Practice

Any mindfulness includes the necessity of noticing. I learned recently from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that I had identified 101 species of birds between 2020 and 2026 (Photo by Eric VanderWerf of American Samoa, from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology).

Tobias Ryan 7/1/26 Tobias Ryan 7/1/26

River West

River West (2026), by Tobias A. Ryan

Tobias Ryan 6/18/26 Tobias Ryan 6/18/26

How to Understand Personality Assessment

To understand personality assessment, it is important to begin with a basic understanding of the scientific method.

Tobias Ryan 9/18/25 Tobias Ryan 9/18/25

Songs Between Seasons

Songs Between Seasons (2025), by Tobias A. Ryan

Tobias Ryan 7/15/25 Tobias Ryan 7/15/25

Stages of Change

Intentional behavior change is integral to healing and recovery from mental health challenges. Change follows clear patterns, identified in the transtheoretical approach known as the Stages of Change.

Tobias Ryan 6/14/25 Tobias Ryan 6/14/25

500 Days of Meditation

Creating a new habit is like cupping water, and one’s thirst should be soothed as soon as possible. Like any handful, smaller sips will be more successful.