Dominic Le Fave is a philosopher and philosophical counselor in Portland, Oregon. He holds an MA (1988) and M.Phil. (1991) from Syracuse University. He has taught religion and philosophy at Syracuse University, Syracuse University College at Auburn State Prison, New York, Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts, and Chemeketa Community College in Oregon. He is one of the founding international editors of Philosophical Practice: Journal of the APPA, the pioneering academic journal of the primary organization of philosophical counselors in America. He has published nationally and internationally and he is a periodic presenter and participant in academic conferences for philosophy, philosophical theology, and the philosophical study of world religions.  Dominic Le Fave has experience in a diversity of practical and working situations including business management, adult and child education, publishing, and consulting.  He is currently involved in high school education and has worked with adults with developmental and cognitive disabilities.    Dominic Le Fave has worked to bring philosophical insights to all people and all areas of life. From the seminar rooms of northeastern universities to maximum-security prison yards, from business conference rooms to the cafés of Seattle, he has discussed philosophical issues with people from all walks of life and has seen the deepening and transformative effects of the examined life in their practical, day-to-day expressions. Dominic Le Fave has been deeply involved in the arts and with artists.  His current avocations include painting and poetry.  In addition to being particularly attuned to the challenges of the creative life, he has worked with many to help break new creative ground and develop new vision in work, partnerships, spirituality, parenting, and life direction.