Guidance for writing good pattern "Hearts"

(as established at Bowen fall 2010 session)

1. Go to the core of the pattern
2. Encompass the whole of it, rather than a subset or one example
3. Address the questions "why" and "what" (at least partially), rather than when, where, who, how
4. Be clear and coherent: direct, understandable language that even someone without much background in this field might be able to grasp
5. Compose language that "sings" . . . feels alive or is evocative.

The recommended limit for the Heart is 50 words, so it will fit onto a card and the concept will be easy to grasp given a quick read.

A few other notes:

• Form may vary.  Can include questions, statements, perhaps even a haiku if sufficiently well done. 
• No quotations, bulleted lists, or definitions (these can be in the Description).
• Avoid relying on another pattern title to convey the meaning of this pattern.   
• Beware jargon or complex expression.