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- The Son stands as for The Mother - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadO Thou Destiny! You have snatched away our Steve Jobs only at 56. What a sad demise! Strangely, the medical board of America couldn’t save such an invaluable life! In fact, there is no consolation, since the sufferings of Jobs was beyond control of the greatest physicians of the USA. People ...
Views: 1355 - *** Blocked Creatively? Here's a Get Out of Jail Free Card - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe most damaging restrictions on a creative person's freedom are self-imposed. What may have started out as a new idea, a new methodology, becomes routine, a habit, after awhile. Habits are the comfort zone. Once snuggled into a comfort zone there is a tendency to stay. However, this is not ...
Views: 1354 - In Awe of the Straw! 3 Reasons That Something So Small Can Be A Big Deal! By Anna Banguilan - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Anna BanguilanI made my way to my studio today and stopped for a delicious dose of sweet southern tea! I was handed the tea and no straw. I tapped on the window (my sister would be so proud) and got the woman's attention, she knew what I wanted and opened the window holding the straw. I drove away with a fine ...
Views: 1354 - Half-Baked Ideas Are Better Than None - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Young KimI hate wasting food. Rather than allowing food to rot, I have to become an Iron Chef sometimes, and think of some way of salvaging the food. Sometimes I perform miracles, and sometimes my creations end up in the trash anyway. Regardless of how many times I've overcooked the fish, under baked ...
Views: 1351(3 votes) - Dream Revelations - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from kenneth cainHave you ever asked yourself; "How can I change the world?" "What difference can I make?" "Can I make the world a better place for all?" The truth is that no one person can change the world alone. It can only be done through a team effort. Granted, not everyone is a global thinker but everyone ...
Views: 1349 - Artist Career Support: Performance Under Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Barbara BowenArtist career support involves the inner level of creating as well as the outer level of marketing. The inner level is key during times of stress. There is no point in struggling with thoughts that rush in during these times. Thoughts themselves are not the issue. The issue is how we choose to ...
Views: 1347 - Shared Space, Shared Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jan DeniseShared Space, Shared Happiness While you’re thinking of all the ways you can improve your home, don’t get preoccupied with trends and technology. Make sure it reflects the behavioral, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, sexual, and magical you. Then consider all the ways you and your ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Self-Esteem And Creativity - Which One Comes First? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Tatiana KuzykA couple of years ago I heard Carline Myss talk about developing one’s intuition. She said that without a healthy self-esteem a person will never have courage to acknowledge and follow that authentic inner voice. Initially, that observation made some intellectual sense for me, but deep inside I ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Balancing the Creations of the Mind - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2015 from Marc LernerDuring the day, do you focus on thoughts or feelings? This is so subtle, it is hard to really know. That is where you place your focus during the day. Is it on your thoughts? Is it on your feelings? Or, is it on the combination? The combination is definitely used by a majority of people. This ...
Views: 1345 - The Power of Dreams - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Kate Corbin"There are people who put their dreams in a little box and say 'Yes, I've got dreams, of course, I've got dreams.' Then they put the box away and bring it out once in a while to look in it, and yep, they're still there. These are great dreams, but they never even get out of the box." - Erma ...
Views: 1344 - 8 Ways to Support Your Local Creative Community - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Young KimAlthough many communities support local businesses, supporting local art seems to be a different story. Our homes are filled with poster art of long dead artists, our furniture looks like it came out of a catalog, and our bookshelves are lined with celebrity authors. With our taste for art and ...
Views: 1340(3 votes) - The Alchemy Of Art - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Douglas EbyCreative expression can transform painful reactions and situations, providing strength and understanding to change how we feel and interact with the world. And works of art made by others can remodel our inner realities. Some think art needs to have that kind of impact to be worthwhile. Franz ...
Views: 1338 - THE LIOM AND RABBIT - STORY RETOLD - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from venkat caLONG LONG AGO IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM ALL THE ANIMALS LIVED HAPPILY MONKEY JUMPING FROM TREE TO TREE, DEER RUNNING, BIRDS CHIRPING .THE MAJESTIC LION WAS THE KING OF THE JUNGLE “.HE WAS PROUD AND WOULD ROAR TO KEEP ANIMALS UNDER CONTROL. ALL THE ANIMALS WERE SCARED OF THE LION ONE DAY THE ...
Views: 1337 - The Unstoppable Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Winson NgI was watching this video by Jonathan Budd the other day, and he talked about why understanding your Medium to market your business is so so important but such a taboo to so many home based business owners who do not raise the issue in their business model. What Jonathan Budd said, made me ...
Views: 1337(3 votes) - Perspective Shifts With Possibility - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontPerspective Shifts With Possibility The Art of Possibility is to see the unseen! This is a unique inner process that is reflected by the magnitude of your creativity. You may already realize that the creative drive is ultimately your life force. It drives authentic expression of the essence ...
Views: 1336 - A Virtual Road Trip As a Source of Inspiration, Part I - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Scout WilkinsI love road trips, and I know a lot of my friends feel the same way. Do you? This past week I was on the road, driving from California to Montana, and I realized that my love of road trips goes so deep that I began to consider that maybe in a prior life I have been a drover, criss-crossing the ...
Views: 1332 - Volunteers in Costa Rica – Exchanging Culture, Skills & Knowledge - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from go volunteeringCosta Rica is among the most beautiful places of Latin America with a mix of cultures and landscapes. Main attractions of the place include tropical rainforests, volcanoes, magnificent waterfalls and sandy beaches. Being an environmental wonderland, the place is popular for a range of national ...
Views: 1329 - Claircognizant Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertYou study from guides or by way of writing. Many individuals who've clear knowing locate which they discover effortlessly through the created phrase. That you are the go-to problem solver on your tribe. If you're the one particular absolutely everyone comes to that has a trouble, from ...
Views: 1328 - Ocean of Experience - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Dana HutchinsThe strength of Mother Earth resides in her oceans. Our hearts are like the ocean, beating with a force like an undercurrent that provides us with such tremendous power and strength to swell us up and beyond the surface of our fears. The ocean is our passion, and when we survive, it is not ...
Views: 1327 - The Energy of 2011 and How It Is Affecting Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Heidi SawyerThe energy this year has already started with a great deal of optimism and is much more progressive than 2010. The foundation phase has finished, it is now the time to be clear on what it is you want to change, rather than live in ‘hope’ of your life progressing differently. Take time to ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Reduce Obligations and Free Up Your Time - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Heather LoewenHow many times every day do you use or hear the phrases, “I should” ,“I have to” or “I need to”? Don’t know? Start paying attention and keep track. Soon you will realize that shoulds, have tos and need tos could be running your life; at the very least, they could be making you a little crazy ...
Views: 1326 - Self-care - the path to creative expression - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2004 from Linda DessauBy paying closer attention to your self-care, you can have easier access to your creativity, to your muse and to your inner strength and resilience. You'll also have more energy, more tolerance for others and yourself and more confidence in your work. FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR SELF-CARE ...
Views: 1324 - Writing Intuitively - Intuition Developed - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Doug KurtzWriters use intuition in all kinds of situations, from deciding what to write, to making plot decisions, to following creative urges that make no logical sense. Intuition is always trying to lead us to the right destination, and to get there we must learn to follow it. Shakti Gawain, author ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Essence of Truth Realized by Ma-Mahajnan (Three) - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadUltimately, It Is one—Energy: Prosad: Now I come to the question of ''Parmbramhan (The Super being). There the thoughts centers on parents. How is it that there the term male is used in the sense of 'Mahajnan'—Super knowledge and the term female in the sense of 'Mahasahkti'—Super energy? ...
Views: 1322 - Essence of Truth Realized by Ma-Mahajnan (Five) - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadTracing Back Life To Its Origin: Mother: At the root of all creation is that vapor (something vaporous). The vapor comes in such a stream that at the moment life is created, dual forms each unlike the other, come into being. They have like shapes, but probing further, the duality is ...
Views: 1321 - 7 Easy Creative Rituals to Spark Your Imagination and Inspire Your Soul - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2005 from Nancy MarmolejoCreativity is a mysterious force that visits us with great ideas, new ways of seeing the world and the courage to do things differently. Revitalizing your creative talents will help you in the most unexpectedly wonderful ways: a new business idea, a renewed commitment to self-care, an ...
Views: 1320 - Creativity - Getting the Juices Flowing - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Maurice TurmelWhen you reach inside yourself, what do you find? A storehouse of creativity that’s what. “Is that so?” you say. "Well, my creativity has gone AWOL, I can’t find it anywhere. I’m lost without it. What do I do?" I hear you. It’s a hard road to travel, getting ...
Views: 1320 - Dance and the Art of Being - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Soumyasree PawarThe famous painter Paul Klee once said “Drawing for me is taking a line for a walk.” What do we feel when we look at the great sculptures carved deep in mountain facades all over our country. When we visit Ellora, it is a great revelation. The bodies in the stone become so lyrical and live and ...
Views: 1317 - The Power of Presence - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Amethyst WyldfyreBreathing deeply, allow yourself to come into stillness, feel the air around you, what do you hear, smell and see right now in this present moment? What is presence? What is this present moment and what is being offered to you right here, right now? When we practice being present we have the ...
Views: 1316 - Myths about Volunteering services and Projects - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from go volunteeringVolunteering services through various projects can serve the society through cultural immersion, a vast new social network, new skills, etc, to meet the challenges. Volunteering services come with certain myths and this stop one to participate or get indulged in the services. If people are ...
Views: 1315 - Explore Your Possibilities - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from Mycle HeupelAwareness of human creativity as a fundamental human trait can boost human trust in a big way. How could the awareness of being creative possibly contribute to our confidence? If we look at what is not creative - repetition, routine, inertia, assembly lines and mass production for example - we ...
Views: 1312 - Creativity: Enhancement and Renewal - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Barbara BowenNo matter how we approach New Year’s Eve--with dazzling exuberance, quiet reserve or indifference--it’s hard to escape the sense that another cycle of life has ended and a new one begun. We navigate the portal from 2008 into 2009, trying to catch our collective breath. But the passage seems ...
Views: 1311 - Improve Creativity and Self Expression - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffWhether you are trying to create a peace filled home for you and your family or become the next Monet or Tom Clancy, you need to surround yourself with a great deal of positive creative energy. Self expression requires plenty of desire, focus and supportive energy. Self expression is truly the ...
Views: 1311 - “Anything that’s worth doing, is worth doing Poorly” - by Submitted on May 13, 2005 from graham julieYes you got it. You read it correctly. We’re not out of our minds. We really are saying that “anything that’s worth doing is worth doing poorly”. When we found this quote by Joachim DePosada on the web site: The Gary Halbert Letter, it struck such a huge cord. It made such immediate sense to ...
Views: 1311 - 'We have to be more creative' - Stop just talking about it! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Janet WhiteheadMaybe the difficult economic times are the perfect next step in our evolution. If you have 'google alert' and searched "be more creative" you would discover as I have that every day hundreds of articles, news casts, business forums, and blogs are screaming, "we have to be more creative if we ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - Dancing the Body Divine - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Lisa MichaelsThere’s a tribal saying, “If you can move, you can dance.” Dance is something we all have in common, like a heartbeat. And like a heartbeat, dance can help us come alive and activate our dreams, integrating and energizing them internally and externally. Dance is a natural expression of ...
Views: 1306 - How to Form a Writers Group, Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Doug KurtzBirds of a feather flock together—unless they’re writers, in which case they tend to fly solo. Solitude and independence are revered parts of the writing life, but pecking at the keyboard alone can eventually lead to feelings of disconnection and isolation. Nobody better understands the ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - No limitation - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYNo limitation There is no dry place or dry land except a dry head, nor is there a dry season except a dry mind. Dr. Henry Aghorunse There is no limitation, restriction, hereditary or genetic factors that are so strong enough to stop you to your placement in life. Whatever might be the ...
Views: 1306(4 votes) - Dream Revelations - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from kenneth cainHave you ever asked yourself; "How can I change the world?" "What difference can I make?" "Can I make the world a better place for all?" The truth is that no one person can change the world alone. It can only be done through a team effort. Granted, not everyone is a global thinker but everyone ...
Views: 1305 - How To Inspire Yourself To Creativity Despite Big Challenges - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonBuilding your life requires a bit of inspiration, doesn’t it? Because problems arise. Because resourcefulness is necessary. Because what matters shifts. How do you solve big problems? I’ve found that pausing is useful. Simply pausing! For example, one pause might be to focus a bit ...
Views: 1305 - The Top Ten Reasons to Play - by 1. Play is the path to fun and profit.
Play opens up new channels of creativity and increases the level of satisfaction we experience at work. How employees feel about their company is directly related to their level of productivity and creativity. Research shows that highly motivated employees ...
Views: 1304 - How a unique conclusion is drawn by “Ma-Mahajnan” - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadIs there, indeed, anything anywhere? Prosad : 'A weak mind is prone to fear. Fear is another name for ghosts. A stout mind contains energy. Energy is another name of God.'—If that's true, why do you now say—'We have to recognize Energy owing to the weakness of our mind.' Doesn't that lead to ...
Views: 1302 - RELIGION AND REALIZATION - Introduction - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Ma-Mahajnan prosad[One may not basically religious-minded or have the necessary power of reasoning. At the same time mere experience cannot lead one to realization. All that we have to do is to perceive things around us, feel for others and grow selfless gradually in course of our progress in life. Otherwise we ...
Views: 1299 - The Divine Download, Implementing the Source of Creativity and Productivity - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Sandy PeckinpahHow does your day begin? Do you just hop out of bed, read emails, check your bank account, and listen to the news? This is not the best way to begin the day! It’s jarring and starts the adrenalin and cortisol production in your body and stress on your mind! You spend the majority of your day ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - A Not So Secret Way to Manifest Something in Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Ernst MarcIf you ever wondered what is the content of the expression „the law of attraction” I must admit that you are not the only one. There are many who do not understand it, and because they do not understand it, they also do not accept. After the great success of the film „The Secret” the ...
Views: 1298 - Express Your Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierExpress your creativity by first acknowledging that you are a Divine being of love and light. The Goddess is within you whether you are woman or man. That natural vibration of the Sacred Feminine is creativity itself. So many of my clients feel that they are not creative at all. Yes you are ...
Views: 1295 - Learn to Sew: Choosing and Preparing Fabrics - by Submitted on May 01, 2007 from Kristi BorchardtYou will read or have many people tell you to stick with cotton or cotton polyester blends for your beginning projects. I do agree that these are some of the easiest fabrics to work with. However, my girls thankfully removed my fear of working with other materials. When I first started ...
Views: 1295 - Essence of Truth Realized by Ma-Mahajnan (Six) - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadI Very Well Understand That Power Within Me: I was at that time thirteen. All of a sudden a call came to me at that age. That call persists. While the call lasted, I told you many a thing. I've told. You know that. That went on for a pretty long time—five or seven years, may be ten years. ...
Views: 1293 - Essence of Truth Realized by Ma-Mahajnan (Eight) - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadWhat Else Have I To Speak Of Again! Well, here I can comprehend another thing—this is the law of being. The being is heir to terror, fear, delight; in its own way it is setting up knowledge here. All these things are nothing—only the terror of the fleshly being—illusion, obsession. Maya ...
Views: 1292 - The Real Reason You Don't Meditate - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Lex SisneyThis article is dedicated to those who want to have a daily meditative or reflective practice but don’t actually sit down and do it. “I know I should be meditating but I just can’t find the time” or “I wish I could take time to reflect but I keep getting distracted” are common refrains. If this ...
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