Faith K. Stern, Aesthetic Realism consultant, says: When I first read Eli Siegel’s poem “Character Sketch,” I loved the way he gave form to self-deprecating feelings like those I’d had. And who hasn’t complained about and murkily criticized himself or herself? In the poem Mr. Siegel organizes these random, painful, and sometimes self-important musings and expresses… Read more

Jeffrey Carduner, Aesthetic Realism consultant, writes: What are people—what are we—most longing to understand about ourselves? Is there something we’re fundamentally going after, just by being alive—and do we need to be true to that something? Do we have purposes we should know about: one that will have us like ourselves; and one that will inevitably… Read more

Steve Weiner, computer specialist and Aesthetic Realism associate, writes: How does Aesthetic Realism differ fundamentally from other ways of seeing mind? What does it understand about the human self that people everywhere want and need to know? Is there such a thing as our largest desire, the thing we most need to go after in… Read more

Dale Laurin, architect and Aesthetic Realism consultant, writes: When I first read “The Aesthetic Method in Self-Conflict,” I was amazed; I felt understood, less confused, more hopeful than ever before. In this chapter from his major work Self and World, Eli Siegel explains the central, underlying question every person is unknowingly trying to make sense… Read more

Nancy Huntting, Aesthetic Realism consultant, writes: The new TRO is a mighty combination of depth and humor—something we’re yearning for! It’s titled “Imagination—about Hopes, Mistakes, & More.” The examples of writing discussed in this issue—and the comment on them—are a great experience in what imagination is, and what it can do! So we proudly invite… Read more

Jeffrey Carduner, Aesthetic Realism consultant, writes: Recent issues of TRO have been enabling people to meet Aesthetic Realism’s thrilling comprehension of imagination—new in history. In the latest issue, we’ll meet Eli Siegel’s magnificent understanding of Dickens’ Pickwick Papers, through a discussion that can truly have one relish life! And this issue is about ourselves and how we hope to use… Read more

Lauren Phillips, NYC middle school teacher, writes: Everyone is looking for love. Yet, as I know personally, there is much confusion and tumult on the subject. As two people look into each other’s eyes, they need to know what makes love grow and thrive—or fail. What Eli Siegel writes in “Love and Reality” has the… Read more

Steve Weiner, computer specialist and Aesthetic Realism associate, writes: In this new issue of TRO, you’ll have the pleasure of learning about a subject that Aesthetic Realism understands in all its richness and depth: Imagination! And you’ll learn something hugely important and new: there are two very different kinds of imagination. What is the basis… Read more

Nancy Huntting, Aesthetic Realism consultant, writes: Today, all of us used our imagination in some way. But do we really know what imagination is? And, do we know how to use ours in the best and wisest way? You’ll be thrilled by the comprehension in the current issue of TRO as you learn what Aesthetic… Read more