Routinely, when I finish a book, I think 'What will I do? Where will I get an idea?' And a kind of low-level panic sets in. Philip Roth bookfinishidea Change image and share on social
Routines are normal, natural, healthy things. Most of us take a shower and brush our teeth every day. That is a good routine. Spiritual disciplines are routines. That is a good thing. But once routines become routine you need to change your routine. Mark Batterson brushchangeday share on social
Routines may include taking a warm bath or a relaxing walk in the evening, or practicing meditation/relaxation exercises. Psychologically, the completion of such a practice tells your mind and body that the day's work is over and you are free to relax and sleep. Andrew Weil bathbodycompletion share on social
Routinize the routine. The things that aren't important to you, whether it's breakfast or your commute, try to do them with the least energy possible so that leaves you with more energy for other things. Robert Pozen breakfastcommuteenergy share on social
Rove and his attorneys can parse the words all they want, but it is now clear that while Rove may not have given a reporter Plame's name, he clearly identified her by telling the reporter that Joseph Wilson's wife was a CIA agent. Louise Slaughter agentattorneycia share on social
Rowing provided a place to go, a community where people cared about what I did and what I achieved. Nancy Greene achievecarecommunity Change image and share on social
Rowling is a luminous storyteller. I love her sense of humor and the intricate wizarding world she built around Hogwarts. I think all writers aspire to be like her, to capture readers like she does. But I didn't think about 'Harry Potter' when I wrote 'The Bone Season.' Samantha Shannon aspirebonebuild share on social
Roxanne Quimby wanted money and power, and I was just a pillar on the way to that success. Burt Shavitz moneypillarpower Change image and share on social
Roy Acuff's from Maynardville, and that's where a lot of my family's from. So he's, I've been told, a distant cousin, as well. Ashley Monroe acuffcousindistant Change image and share on social
