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The multifaceted journey of creativity is not limited to the arts or innovation. Creativity nurtures life at its most profound depths. The creative journey is a template for leading a more fulfilling, aware and meaningful life.
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Creativity as Mediator Between the Worlds or Wild Dog's Kingdom by Emily Hanlon- *** Creativity as Mediator Between the Worlds or Wild Dog's Kingdom - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Emily HanlonCreativity is a mysterious journey that connects us to the unseen worlds. There was a time when all people had access to the unseen worlds, although it was shaman, story tellers and healers who mediated between the worlds as they journeyed into the Mystery and interpreted the images found there. ...
Views: 16(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Life Stinks? How To Detach From Your Garbage Truck - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteLife stinks. If that statement bubbled up in your thoughts recently then you may be attached to life decaying garbage truck thinking. Simply put, if you stuff your mind with garbage you will create stinky outcomes. If you focus upon all that is bad in your life you will only add to the ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - The Best Halloween Costume Ever! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteI love Halloween. It is perhaps the most empowering holiday of the year. For fun, think of the person you admired most when you were a child. It could be Spiderman (or any other movie character - animated or not). It could be a favorite character in a book, a celebrity, a favorite Aunt or ...
Views: 30(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Stuck in WTF? How to Unstick and Flow - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteYou've worked long and hard at developing and honing your craft. You've put your fears aside and went to audition after audition even for roles you knew you didn't have much of a chance of landing. You've struggled yet managed to keep a roof over your head and food in your belly. You even got some ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Actress Emily Blunt - A Power of Intention Wizard - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteActress Emily Blunt walked into her audition and firmly announced "I'm here to play Queen Victoria and I'm not leaving until you give me the job". She then focused and commanded every scrap of energy and talent within her to deliver her best performance possible and did not leave that audition ...
Views: 22(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Enigma of the Subconscious Mind Control - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Andre ZiziWhy is there so much emphasis on the subconscious reprogramming? Why do celebrities hire hypnotists and therapist? Why sports Olympics are coached by sports psychologist? Why do scientists still study the mind? Well, consider this, the average adults has the subconscious development like that ...
Views: 33(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Viral Belief that Plugs into our Brain at Night - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Andre ZiziThe way the entity of viral beliefs plugs itself into our brain, and damage our full potential, is so different from how our brain is actually wired, and designed to empower you. Each night, you are vulnerable when you fall asleep as the entities of the viral beliefs pervade our nervous system, and ...
Views: 29(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Tap Into Creative Flow Through Humor - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteChildhood is often referred to as a carefree and playful time enjoyed without a thought of responsibility. However, a more accurate look at the average youth experience reveals that children experience quite a bit of emotional and sometimes physical pain. Many children who live such a stressful ...
Views: 27(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Hitting “The Wall” and How to Get Over It! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Heather LoewenTaking on a new project, learning a new skill or trying something you’ve never done before often comes with it’s own set of obstacles, which are addressed in the book, 101 Reasons to be Yourself, as well as in the online course, No Regrets 101. What happens when you actually begin something, ...
Views: 31(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How Risk Unleashes Creative Expression: Successful Actors Give Life Lessons - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteWhat is risk and why is it something to be feared, to be avoided? To risk is to be exposed to the possibility of a loss or harm. To be risk adverse is to say to yourself, "If I do this thing I might lose something I value or something bad could happen to me. Better to stay right where I am or ...
Views: 30(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Power of Imagination - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” Mark Twain Ask a successful person why he is successful, and you could get any number of answers. Some attribute their success to little more than luck. Others might believe that they owe their achievements to their ...
Views: 77(10 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Developing Innovative Ideas for Business Success - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from TJ PhilpottInnovative ideas are what fuel the growth of any business. Thinking outside the box helps to distinguish you from the competition. In fact creative thinking is directly responsible for most all the new products and services we see being rolled out on a regular basis. Most any new business ...
Views: 24(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Who is the best Creativity Guru in the world? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from puneet bhatnagarIf you are like me, your mind must be searching for answers. Who could be the best among them all? It's a tough competition. Edword de Bono? Michael Michalko ? May be Tony Buzan? You might have someone else in your mind. Like one of your teachers or a workshop leader. As they say, there ...
Views: 28(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Historical Overview of Photography Editing - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Luka MalgajPhoto editing is as old as photography itself. For example American Civil War photographs were published as engravings, based on more than one negative. The pioneer among journalists distorting photographic images for news value was Bernarr Macfadden and his composograph in the mid-1920s. ...
Views: 18(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Dust, vacuum...create? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Danielle RaineThe results of housework are all too fleeting. You spend your time performing boring tasks and before long, they need doing again. There’s not much scope for any earth-shattering achievements, right? Wrong! A surprising side-effect of monotonous jobs is the activation of your creative mind. ...
Views: 28(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Create an Effective Problem! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from puneet bhatnagarThere are already so many problems in the world. Why create another problem? Why not put our energies in finding out solutions you would ask me? And my answer would be: An answer can be only as good as your question. If you describe your problem well and keep it focused, it can ...
Views: 24(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Your Body Talks To You. Do You Listen and Flow or Ignore and Struggle? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteYour body talks to you all day long. What you feel in your body is an indicator of whether or not you are moving towards or away from achieving what you desire. Your gut instinct will tell you what steps to take, what choices to make, that will get you what you want. Your stomach will tell you if ...
Views: 41(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Are You Mistaking Arrogance For Humility? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Tatiana KuzykFrom a personal experience I can tell you that whenever I’m feeling creatively congested, AKA ‘blocked,’ I’ve had, somewhere along the way, applied a mental-emotional break to the creative flow that’s awaiting its expression. I believe that creativity is NOT of our own making and our ...
Views: 29(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Rip Off The Bandaid and Take The Note: Sage Advice From A Hollywood Wizard - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteI was sitting at my table enjoying the pile of fruit on my plate at an early morning breakfast meeting when all of a sudden I recognized a Wizard before me. I was there to listen to guest speaker, Krista Vernoff, Emmy-nominated, Golden Globe-winning head writer and executive producer of the ...
Views: 39(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Perfect Gift – The Fifth Stage of Seven to Believe in an Idea - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Harry Connor JrThe concept is born, and the seed of faith to believe in an idea is sown. Energy is applied to it, and like the seedling struggling to reach the light, work and action is required for it to break through the soil of resistance. Once the seedling emerges into the light, it endures the many tests ...
Views: 39(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Endurance – The Fourth Stage of Seven to Believe in an Idea - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Harry Connor JrWhen an idea is tested, many and varied obstacles will be thrown against the faith level of the one who believes in the idea. Unbelief will challenge belief, not just once, but many times, again and again, testing the endurance level of the believer, and equally, in return, the believer testing ...
Views: 38(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Million Dollar Thinking Habits - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Stephanie FrankWhat is a million dollar thinker, anyway? Million dollar thinkers think about things like money and making decisions in a different way from the average person, using both the conscious and the subconscious mind. As an example: suppose you were $10,000 in debt. The average person would focus ...
Views: 42(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Discover Your Brilliance - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Susan Crampton DavisLike Robert Langdon in The Da Vinci Code, Laura from my career empowerment group has honed her innate ability to find patterns in things that are out of order. She can look at a desk, a closet, the trunk of a car, or an entire household, and know instinctively how to organize it so it makes sense. ...
Views: 42(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 5 Reasons Why Creativity Matters to Leaders - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Angie ThompsonTwo of the most popular topics of workshops and business books are creativity and leadership. Both are popular because at some deep intuitive level most everyone knows they are both are worthwhile skills to have and to develop. However, while both are important and valued, they aren`t always ...
Views: 33(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Drew Barrymore's Secret to Success: Parent Your Self - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteEverywhere you look; in magazines, newspapers, online and televised articles and bios of people who face challenges are examples of people who have moved beyond their challenges to create extraordinary lives. There are also plenty of examples of those who have literally and figuratively destroyed ...
Views: 39(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Are You Typically Conscious Or Unconscious? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from John Robson"Most people don't live aware lives. They live mechanical lives, mechanical thoughts -- generally somebody else's -- mechanical emotions, mechanical actions." -- Anthony de Mello "Of course I'm conscious!" you reply. But are you really? The truth is that most of us are basically asleep all ...
Views: 38(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Adaptability - Do You Use it for Positive Change or Settling for Less?Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Heather LoewenAs we all know, adaptability is a valuable character trait. Whether you choose to cultivate your adaptability or not can have a drastic impact on your attitude and happiness. When a major shift happens, good or bad, things go much easier when we can roll with the changes as opposed to putting up ...
Views: 47(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***2 Ways to Discover Your Raison D'Etre - Reason For Being - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteRaison D'Etre is French for reason, or purpose, for the existence of someone or something. Each and every person comes into this world with a purpose, unique talents to achieve that purpose and the inner wisdom to guide them along the way. This is a birthright. Without exception. Since everyone ...
Views: 43(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Struggling-Anxious-Procrastinating? Stop Telling Your Inner Being to Shut Up! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteHow much time and energy do you spend treading the proverbial waters of the stream of creative expression and meaningful experience? How often do you ride the roller coaster of two progressive steps forward and two steps back in your efforts to expand beyond your current unfulfilling comfort zone? ...
Views: 45(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Is Your Inner Critic Stopping You From Being More Creative? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Royane RealWould you like to enhance your creativity? Do you think that increasing your ability to be creative would be a good idea? Some of us feel desperate to be more creative, because we want to feel more free to express ourselves, or because we may think a creative life is more glamorous than the ...
Views: 50(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Testing – The Third Stage of Seven to Believe in an Idea - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Harry Connor JrThe test, the test, upon the test, does rest, the turning point, of your quest! Let’s be honest, no really likes to take a test. But the test is crucial, for it tells us whether or not we have met the standard of success. In the first stage, we examined the initial belief in an idea, or ...
Views: 37(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Are Outrageous Outbursts Now an Effective PR Tool? Oh My! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Valery Satterwhite"Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!" - Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz The media is filled with bizarre tales of rude and downright bizarre behavior that was once exhibited by self-loathing attention seeking narcissists and now may be used as a clever inexpensive tool for massive publicity. In the ...
Views: 52(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - "What's Your Laughometer Reading?" - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Eric GarnerHow many times have you laughed today? If research is anything to go by, the answer will be, not as much as you should have done. We're told that people are so overwhelmed by the gloom they read and hear on the TV and newspapers that we're forgetting to laugh. I say "forgetting" because, ...
Views: 45(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Cowardly Lion? Tap Into the Wizard Within To Transform Fear - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteIf you are at all familiar with the story of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz you know that among Dorothy's fellow travelers along the yellow brick road to find the great and powerful Wizard was the Lion. The Lion wanted the Wizard to give him courage as he was afraid of nearly everything he faced in ...
Views: 46(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Writing Poetry Begins with Free Association - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Emily EricksonThe mystique. Everyone wants to be A Poet. Don't we? Poets can flaunt their self-discovery...and their moods. Poets take their brains and their hearts out and play with them...in public...and no one can say anything about it because they're poets. Just as the second million is much easier to ...
Views: 50(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Boredom: Fanning the Creative Flames - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe human mind thrives on novelty. What was once a source of pleasure can become tedious after a time. Though our lives are full, boredom lurks around every corner because we innately long for new experiences. Yet boredom by its very nature is passive. In this idle state of mind, we may feel ...
Views: 47(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***How Actress Courteney Cox Empowers the Wizard Within - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteHardly a day goes by when I don't read or hear of some celebrity or politician publicly humiliating themselves in an unconscious act of self-sabotage. Some get up, brush themselves off, learn a few life lessons and go on to reach even higher levels of achievement. Others take a few steps back ...
Views: 42(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Action – The Second Stage of Seven to Believe In an Idea - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Harry Connor JrTo conceive an idea is a wonderful accomplishment. Yet to believe in an idea is to mentally agree that the idea can live. But that idea will not live until the energy of life is instilled into it. To do this, the ‘conceiver’ must “kick-start” it – or lose it. How many times have ...
Views: 50(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Art - Just Busting Out All Over - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor the past few weeks I’ve found myself going to art events; openings, open studio events, and so on, with more on the calendar. Most recently I’ve been to SoWa (South of Washington, here in Boston) to see the wonderful studios in the converted red-brick factory buildings there which a couple ...
Views: 43(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Don't Believe Everything You Think - How To Change Misguided Thoughts - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteRight now, in this moment, you have everything you think you deserve. You are living the life you believe you are worthy of. Your life experience mirrors your internal self-esteem. If you have an unhealthy low self-esteem you will never enjoy the life you dream of. Even if you achieve success ...
Views: 62(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 9 Ways to Stimulate Your Creativity - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI love creativity - seeing things differently, finding new ways to do old things, discovering new ideas or new approaches to challenges and opportunities. Creativity is one of the hallmarks of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, and one of the great benefits of engaging in the process of Working ...
Views: 54(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Evaluating the Importance of trainingSubmitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Richard DennyGood training works immediately is the claim made by us and most successful training providers. Unfortunately, there is still far too much training that does not achieve immediate results delivered by trainers reading from off the shelf generic courses. Most courses conclude with the delegates ...
Views: 52(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Conception – The First Stage of Seven to Believe In an Idea - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Harry Connor JrThe world of man is made up of two types – the “do-ers” and the “don’t-ers”. I know that it is bad grammar and that there is no such word as “don’t-ers’. But “doer” is a word, so please allow a little artistic license as we explore the thoughts contained in each. ...
Views: 62(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Magic of Music at Meetings - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Theresa BehennaWas your last meeting one big snooze fest? Whether you’re an association executive, on a program committee, in corporate meeting planning or staff development training the challenge to maintain people’s attention is huge. With four generations in the workplace today meetings can be a headache ...
Views: 48(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Develop Your Inner Actor to Get Out of Your Own Way - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteIt's a funny thing. Actors are driven to perform, to take on roles that bring a world of imagination, fantasy and mirrored life reflections into believable existence. In order to achieve the performance of a character well told, the actor has to commit to the unknown, get out of their own way, ...
Views: 64(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Radio: Release Stress Through Creativity - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's almost summer and we want our kids to be happy and free. But so many I see in my office are exhausted and super stressed from the pressures of this past school year. How can we transform their lives from stress and anxiety to joy and success? I invite you to listen Friday June 5th, 8:00 ...
Views: 43(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - *** Artist or Creative Block? Are You Running Into Foolish Assumptions? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteYou're blocked, stuck in your creative expression and flow, and it doesn't feel good. You hate being in this emotional state. In your despair you give attention, energy and focus to your block thereby strengthening the very block you wish to overcome. And you feel worse. You are literally and ...
Views: 73(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Spark Your Creativity Via Your Intuitions - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Gail McMeekinWorried that you’re not creative? You are, but you may be out of touch with it. Your intuition can lead you into a world of novel ideas, experimentation, and brainstorming that will perk up your work life and stimulate innovation and problem-solving. Intuition training is not just for New Agers. ...
Views: 50(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - My Tortured Path to Creativity - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealToday if anyone asks me, "Who am I ?" I can answer that I am a writer. It wasn’t always this way. For many, many years, I ran away from being a writer. I was terrified of putting pen to paper, or fingers to computer keyboard, even though I knew since I was a little kid that I was desperate to ...
Views: 47(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - *** Case Study - Use Intuition as Your Personal GPS - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteYou were born with a personal guidance system set to always lead you in the direction of your dreams, what your heart calls you to become. This internal GPS is your intuition, the voice of your Higher Self, your Inner Being or what I playfully call the Wizard Within. Wizards are alchemists, after ...
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