Steve Larson – författare

Steve Larson drew on his 20 years of research in music theory, cognitive linguistics, experimental psychology, and artificial intelligence—as well as his skill as a jazz pianist—to show how the experience of physical motion can shape one's musical experience. Clarifying the roles of analogy, metaphor, grouping, pattern, hierarchy, and emergence in the explanation of musical meaning, Larson explained how listeners hear tonal music through the analogues of physical gravity, magnetism, and inertia. His theory of melodic expectation goes beyond prior theories in predicting complete melodic patterns. Larson elegantly demonstrated how rhythm and meter arise from, and are given meaning by, these same musical forces.

A Pastor's Guide to Improving Your Spiritual, Mental, Physical, and Relational Health· A simple, shame-free guide toward holistic healing so you can experience freedom, peace, and joy every day· Perfect for anyone struggling with their own mental health as well as helping others who struggle with mental health issues· Provides practical and biblical toolsOffering a refreshing vision and approach to mental health and wellbeing, pastor Steve Larson mines the Bible to give us the biblical picture of health as Jesus lived it out: mentally, physically, spiritually, and relationally--and how these four key areas rise and fall in health together.Sharing Scripture, current psychological tools, recovery principles, and his own story of managing mental illness, Larson lays out a simple, comprehensive guide to self-care. These short, powerful chapters are full of wisdom and practical help on 30 key topics, such as the cost of control, antidote to anxiety, function of feelings, myths and role of medication, spirituality of sleep, call of connection, blessing of boundaries, and more. Each chapter ends with user-friendly exercises to help you deeply internalize what you've learned.With the Bible as our model, we can leave behind the stigma of shame and instead embrace the freedom to flourish.