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- 6 Tips For Calming Your Nerves Before Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Sarah KoestnerHere are some strategies that I employ to help make public speaking a more joyful and less nerve-wracking experience: Prepare: The more prepared you are, the less nervous you will be. Do your homework on whatever the topic is that you’re speaking about. Practice: Before you go into a ...
Views: 2158 - Creativity And Depression - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Douglas Eby"I only know that summer sang in me a little while, that in me sings no more." That excerpt from one of her sonnets expresses how much poet Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950) probably knew of depression. Actor Brooke Shields noted in her book "Down Came the Rain : My Journey Through ...
Views: 2157 - Planned Serendipity - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from Benjamin DeveyCopyright (c)2005 by Benjamin Devey. All rights reserved. Serendipity is an attitude for making accidental, fortunate discoveries. It’s moments of happy coincidence that surprise you and turn you in unanticipated directions. It can solidify your sense of purpose or launch a new-found ...
Views: 2155(1 vote) - English Writing Made Easy - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Ronald DohertyEnglish is the dominant Internet and business language so making cash online (or offline) often involves English writing. More importantly perhaps, is the fact that everyday, but life-changing documents, resumes job applications, essays, term papers, business plans, loan and rental applications, ...
Views: 2149 - Tips On Types Of Tarot Card Readings - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from rachel annA tarot card reading can be used for a very directional and predictive divination session. The tarot is often misunderstood in that many believe that anyone can read the cards without any special skills. Yes it is true you can get basic information from a tarot deck for ones own use, yet a real ...
Views: 2141 - Supercharging Your Business through Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Kam YewSUPERCHARGING YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH CREATIVITY By Yew Kam Keong, Ph.D (Dr.YKK) Chief Mind Unzipper E-mail: drykk@mindbloom.net or yewkk@yahoo.com, Website: www.mindbloom.net Introduction One of the greatest obstacle to success in business is past successes. Successful businesses tend to bask ...
Views: 2139 - Important Considerations When Shopping For Mini Chandeliers - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Anne MehlaMany homeowners would love to incorporate an elaborate chandelier in their homes, but simply cannot find the space to fit one in. If you have recently found yourself in such a situation, you could consider installing a mini chandelier (also known as a small chandelier or a chandelette) in your ...
Views: 2137 - Creative Thinking Skills - How to Get Great Ideas Just by Walking Around - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Michael CampbellHave you ever wanted a really easy way to breakthrough any problems you face? I mean virtually any problem - financial, personal, relationships. Then read on and I'll show you a simple creative thinking tool that will enlist the help of your super smart subconscious mind in solving any problem ...
Views: 2129(5 votes) - Happiness is Your Natural State - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Larry CraneHappiness exists in everyone. Happiness and love are your natural state of being. All the happiness that you can possibly imagine exists within your very Self being right in this moment. This is good news! The happiness that we are seeking is right where we are says Lester Levenson, founder ...
Views: 2125(3 votes) - Learn to Sew: Benefits from Sewing - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from Kristi BorchardtAs I continue to sew with my girls I am made aware of the benefits that can only come from working with your hands; from learning to take flat pieces of material and work with them until they come together to make a 3-dimensional object that not only has purpose but is full of love and ...
Views: 2122 - Simple Pleasures | Treat Yourself Well - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleTo what extent are you enjoying your life? If you’re feeling more burdened or stressed than delighted these days, ask yourself: what simple pleasures can you give yourself? And when was the last time you did so? We humans have a curious tendency to find creative ways to deny ourselves ...
Views: 2122(2 votes) - Eccentricity and Creative Expression - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Douglas Eby"I hope I'm becoming more eccentric. More room in the brain." --Musician Tom Waits A number of artists acknowledge that being unconventional is something positive. Reese Witherspoon has said her parents supported her ambitions to be an actress, and that, growing up in Nashville, "Being a ...
Views: 2121 - Creative Tribes - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Young KimEven without my practice, I have an eclectic group of creative people in my life. My creative tribe includes filmmakers, glass mosaic artists, photographers, writers, dog trainers, programmers, entrepreneurs, dance instructors, chefs, musicians, architects, and teachers. It shouldn't be ...
Views: 2110(3 votes) - Developing Your Passion Power: The Four “P” Path - by Submitted on May 24, 2008 from Mark GorkinA few years back, preparing for a talk on “How to Give Exciting and Engaging Presentations,” I asked myself a fundamental question: what are the essential qualities that I bring to a speaking program? In general, my goal is to help people become more FIT, that is, how can attendees have “Fun” ...
Views: 2110 - Travel as a spiritual practice - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from MaryEllen O'BrienTravel, the kind that sinks a person into a new landscape and wantonly shifts a once comfortable horizon, is guaranteed to be transformational. But let’s be clear — travel as a spiritual practice, a knee deep, wide eyed, excursion into the mist, is not to be confused with tourism. Tourism ...
Views: 2108 - Unleash Your Creativity with Random Word Stimulation - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Milo BonoRandom Word Stimulation is a powerful technique that provides a practical method of accessing your subconscious mind to better utilize the wealth of information within. Regular practice strengthens connection to the subconscious mind, which in turn endows the practitioner with greatly enhanced ...
Views: 2108(1 vote) - Science - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCScience is knowledge of facts built around some proven principle. All that we know about any science is that certain things happen under certain conditions. Take electricity as an example; we know that there is such a thing as electricity; we have never seen it, but we know that it ...
Views: 2107(1 vote) - Spark Innovation & Creative Power - A Dialogue with Arupa Tesolin - by What made you decide to write about the feminine side of creative power?
Primarily because the world of ideas and innovation is so focused on more masculine models of ideas.When I say masculine I mean the concept of "ideation" which focuses on getting an idea out there and making it happen. Our ...
Views: 2107 - Allowing your creativity a chance - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Vivien McKnightCreativity is not just for artists. We have been conditioned to believe that we are not creative. Poppycock! We are all born with creative potential but sadly for many this potential withers in the barren lands of our education systems and some sectors of society. Creativity is imagination ...
Views: 2099 - Developing Multiple Talents is an Adventure, But Not a Sure Thing - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Douglas EbyDo people with multiple talents realize their abilities as readily and as fully as they want? A high level of achievement and fulfillment is not an automatic outcome for all gifted and talented adults. In her book Gifted Grownups, Marylou Kelly Streznewski notes, "For too long society has ...
Views: 2098 - 5 Ways to Balance Your Sacral Chakra - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from Christy Lynn AbramCreativity is the cornerstone of the human existence. It’s a fact that a majority of the world’s most remarkable creations were birthed by individuals with (what was considered) hair-brained ideas. Although, I believe creativity is a gift everyone has, I equally believe, most are unable to ...
Views: 2092 - Tarot Affirmations: Five of Cups Meditation for Acceptance - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Suzi DronzekAbout: Tarot Affirmations are positive statements using the Tarot, to center ourselves while energizing our Mojo! My goal is to help invigorate higher vibrations with creative visualization for self-awareness, while enhancing one's perspective, confidence, and productivity. Becoming part of the ...
Views: 2082(2 votes) - Difference between Invention, Innovation and creativity - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikInnovation comes in many forms. Unfortunately, the term is often confused with an invention. However, an invention is not an innovation, but innovation is an invention. Quite confusing. This article will create clarity in the different terms that are not the same but are related to each other: ...
Views: 2078 - How to become creative - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanPeople mistakenly think that creativity has anything to do with genes and that’s why those who believe that they are not creative remain the way they are. In fact creativity is nothing more than a combination of your belief system and your life style. In order to become more creative you just ...
Views: 2077 - The Gift of Imagination: Conscious Evolution and Spiritual Growth with Creativity - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from Carmellita BrownIt is vital to the happiness of every individual that he or she continues to evolve in spiritual growth, self-awareness, and personal development. This growth and expansion as our true and authentic self is the basis of all spirituality. Accordingly, this growth and expansion can be enhanced ...
Views: 2077 - Does Extrasensory Perception Exist in Reality? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Laura SilvaExtrasensory Perception or ESP, in short, is long believed as a means of communicating with human beings or people without using the common five senses. Not only people, but being aware of an impending occurrence, objects and things can also be the part of ESP. During 1870s, Sir Richard Burton ...
Views: 2073 - Creatively Remove Obstacles - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Kari WaldnerWhat are you worried about? What were you thinking about as you clicked onto this link? That is probably associated to the obstacle in your life right now. Our obstacles in life can generally be associated to our thought patterns. To overcome or gain awareness into this pattern, we need to ...
Views: 2072(1 vote) - Quotes about Life: Learning Lessons From Words - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Amy DyslexLife is unpredictable. Sometimes we witness fortune of happiness and at the other end we are thrown into unexpected obstacles. Whether your life is full of joy, difficult or sad, it would be an excellent idea to turn yourself to inspiring quotes about life. Quotes about life are made to ...
Views: 2072 - The Top 10 Secrets of Creatively Successful People - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Merlyn SanchezThe Top 10 Secrets of Creatively Successful People 1. Creativity takes time and silent space. It is best to schedule time daily or at least weekly to allow yourself time to develop your creativity. 2. There are cycles of creativity. We are not always in a harvesting phase there will be times ...
Views: 2072 - Develop iPhone Application To Get Best ROI - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Kevin PetersonAs businesses are escalating on a new modern way of management and task processing with Internet. PC’s is no more in the trend to manage your task through as smart-phone has replaced their first preference by providing efficiency even on the go. To manage your business, you need efficient ...
Views: 2065 - Don't Believe Everything You Think - How To Change Misguided Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 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 ...
Views: 2059(6 votes) - Can architecture build happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Barbara EdieLast fall I was in England exploring some ultra modern holiday homes as part of a press trip for a project called Living Architecture. While happily snapping photographs of these contemporary buildings, one woman said to me: “Make sure there are people in the photos; architecture is about ...
Views: 2057 - "Collaboration In Spirit" - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Maureen Brennan MercierIt is with great pleasure and honor that I announce the birth of my new baby "Collaboration In Spirit" Meditation CD. For quite some time I felt strongly guided to create a meditation CD. What a huge project this would be, I thought, and where do I begin? Having no experience whatsoever with ...
Views: 2056 - The Healing Power of Art + Play - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Qaadira AllenAs a visual artist and transformative art facilitator who has lead over 400 group experiences, I have long witnessed the power of art to heal, empower, and transform. One of those moments stands out more than the rest. A few years ago, I was hired by The Wellness Community of Philadelphia to ...
Views: 2055 - Breaking Barriers to Creativity: 5 Strategies for Third Agers - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2008 from Frank BonkowskiRecent research on aging shows a clear link between developing creativity and having a joyful, enriching midlife and beyond. For third agers to be more effective, productive and fulfilled in their lives, they need to break the barriers to creativity. Here are five new ways of thinking, speaking ...
Views: 2053 - Using Movie Magic to Design your Adventure - by Do you know you are playing a part in a real movie?
It’s true. Your reality -- how you perceive the world -- is a series of events and circumstances that make up a living, breathing movie experience. Your internal filters determine the quality of this movie: your five senses, your ...
Views: 2051(2 votes) - Astrological Imagery - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertAstrology is a vast science. Though it is traditionally an astrologer is more versed with it than a psychic, it takes many years to master the craft of this and be able to use it for tangible readings. However it is not just limited to advanced science readings. Its imagery ...
Views: 2050 - Fear - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCFear can have both positive and negative effects in our lives. Suppose, for example, that you were called upon right now to justify your life before God. How would you feel? Most people, would feel some degree of fear. What does your fear tell you? What is the real meaning of your fear? ...
Views: 2049(1 vote) - 51 ways to be creative - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Manavji SahajWhat is the meaning of creativity? What is means to be creative? How one can be creative? Why should one be creative? How can creativity help in life? What is the importance of creativity in one’s life? These are some of the questions what you should answer yourself. Ponder on these questions ...
Views: 2048(1 vote) - Digitizing is an Art and Digitizer is an Artist. - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from ricky adamWe all are used to of wearing different kinds of shirts and sweaters with certain patterns on them. Did you ever think about the reality that how these patterns have been made or how they are produced on the shirt? They are produced on the shirts through proper processes and expertise. Currently ...
Views: 2045 - Inventive Birthday Gift Thoughts - 5 Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from John HurstIt is a birthday! Just the term "birthday" makes many of us get energized - particularly when we've friends and family to celebrate with jointly. Birthdays are a unique time for you to talk about with people we care about. Understanding someone whose birthday is just throughout the corner can ...
Views: 2035 - *** What it Takes to Actualize Your Creative Talents - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?” - Benjamin Franklin The most exciting place to discover and actualize your talent is in yourself. What does it mean to realize your talents, and how do you do it? When you actualize your talents you understand ...
Views: 2030 - Time to create - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Angela Schulz-Henke"The stars once spoke to man, it is world destiny that they are silent now, but in their silence there grows and ripens what man speaks to the stars!" ~ Rudolf Steiner. While I feel that the stars are at least still whispering, this quote from Rudolf Steiner catches the feeling of the full ...
Views: 2030(1 vote) - 5 Essential Physical Warm-ups - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Sarah KoestnerAs performers we want to be present and "in the moment." That phrase is thrown around a lot, but what I mean by "in the moment" is taking in the information that is currently happening. One way we can encourage this is by opening up our bodies before we get on stage. All performers should do a ...
Views: 2029 - Take Breaks to Get More Done - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleWant to get more done? Most multi-talented people have so much to do, we throw ourselves at tasks without taking breaks. We find ourselves, hours later, in a sorry state: our pulses are racing, our minds are fried and our ‘to do’ list seems longer than when we began. (“But how can this be,” ...
Views: 2029 - The Rumpelstilskin Process - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Dennis FisherThe “Rumpelstilkin Process” – a highly effective way to develop creative imagination. Is creative imagination a natural gift, an inborn talent, or can it be developed? Many people are convinced the ability to think creatively is an inherited talent. They consider creativity it is a natural ...
Views: 2023 - Let's Make Believe - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Mary WilkeyAs a child, we all do a lot of "make" believing. Recently, I've given some thought to that. After all, we are told to "become as little children," right? One of the things that children do (besides laughing a lot, which we also should do) is to pretend, to make believe that given objects are ...
Views: 2021 - 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 free will ...
Views: 2011(2 votes) - Do as I say; it’s fairly possible. - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadA few questions creep in my mind. “Time and tide wait for none.” Time is good match to space. But what about tide? It has its concern with the earth, hasn’t it? However, when both do not wait for none of us, we are set to think in a different perspective. Is there any objection? No. Let us be a ...
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