Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening, Robert Frost

Dr. Norman Rosenthal, is the world renowned researcher who coined the term Seasonal Affective Disorder and pioneered the use of light therapy for its treatment. He is a best-selling author and has an active psychiatry and coaching practice. Dr. Rosenthal is now suggesting the use of POETRY as a means of healing, inspiring and bringing joy to your life.

This weeks poem is, "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening."

In my opinion, it is this last stanza that holds the key to the life-enhancing and healing powers of the poem. At one level, the poet’s dilemma is common to all of us. “The woods are lovely, dark and deep” suggests that he would like to rest there awhile, but he needs to move on. It is the type of situation we routinely encounter in everyday life.