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by Annabelle Drumm
WHAT IS INSPIRATION? WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?
Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes. From nudging you into a different driving lane on the highway, taking you into a shop where you find just what you’re looking for, through to a jolt from the blue that changes your ... Views: 1682
Creativity means thinking out of the box. In other words, it means, thinking in the unusual way. It involves lot of innovation. Thinking out of the box requires the mind to be free. It is true that creativity is an art, however with proper training, it can be acquired easily.
These software ... Views: 1073
Many people confuse creativity with innovation. Creativity is the ability to bring forth new ideas. Innovation is the transformation of selected ideas into improved processes, marketable goods and services. It is the conversion of ideas into profits that is the essence of innovation. Creativity ... Views: 1686
In Napoleon Hill’s classic book Think and Grow Rich, it explains that there are two proficiencies of imagination namely, creative imagination and synthetic imagination. Also, as outlined by Denis Waitley in his Seeds of Greatness, it becomes significant and essential to learn precisely how every ... Views: 1405
Imaginative play should be encouraged and fostered in children because not only is it fun for them but it is also a significant part of growing up and learning. Playing through imagination is an essential part of childhood. Through this, the child learn more about the world and about himself and ... Views: 1348
Ideas are the initial and starting points of creativity. In the absence of a primary spark of an idea, then there can be no creativity. Therefore, ideas are truly indispensable to us as creative individuals. There is a common fallacy or misunderstanding about not having sufficient insights or ... Views: 720
The great difference between the big winners in life and almost everyone else lies in their skill and capacities in solving problems. And you could be one of these big winners, too! Like them, you came out into this universe prepared and provided with the natural and inherent power in solving ... Views: 1037
I 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: 1131
Knowledge Emanates From Energy:
Knowledge is the male-principle--all the manifestation of knowledge is derived from seminal vigor. The female-principle is energy because it is the container. Which comes first, knowledge or energy? Knowledge derives from energy. If we unerringly probe, we find ... Views: 1074
In today’s fast-track recession-hit world we are deeply engrossed in securing our futures economically. No time for entertainment, no time for relaxing and no time for appreciating the talent around us. Resumes, work experience, project exposure, appraisals, IT skills, etc. are of top priority ... Views: 1042
Inspirational dance may become trance dance but trance dance is always inspirational but not necessarily improvisational. However, improvisational dance can lead on to inspirational dance. Inspirational dance only happens when Mind, Body and Spirit are in perfect harmony.
This harmony is a ... Views: 1330
Hope you have been practicing singing in the past week and are now prepared to take on the nuances of getting on with the real thing- the actual recording.
Moving on from where we left off the last time around – here are the rest of the gadgets you will need to set up your very own recording ... Views: 789
What is a collage? (ko-lahj’)
A collage is pasting or gluing papers or two-dimensional objects onto a surface.
What is an assemblage?(AH-SEM-BLAHJ’)
If you think of the word assembly the definition becomes somewhat clear. Assemblage is a combination of three-dimensional objects glued to a ... Views: 4977
When Walt Disney materialized at the back of my elementary school cafeteria in 1957 he was already a very famous man. He was visiting the brand new elementary school in Anaheim that had been named in his honor, and escorting every one of us kids and our teachers to his “Happiest Place on Earth” ... Views: 3319
It 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: 1859
When I think of a spiritual retreat, I imagine a lot of meditation, quiet walks, no computers or media, listening to gentle music, and withdrawing from the busyness of the world. Several weeks ago, Barry left for eight days to raft the Owyhee River in very remote Southeast Oregon. He had wanted ... Views: 1424
As Walt Disney said, "It's kind of fun to do the impossible."
What's possible for you? What's impossible that you want to be possible? What if you could make the impossible possible? You can...it's an art.
I've been thinking a lot recently about what has been called one of the modern ... Views: 1800
What a great idea….share my novel by blogging it in segments over the next few months.’ So here it is, readers. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday there will be a new segment or chapter. I hope you enjoy it!
WOMEN OUTSIDE the WALLS (c)
A Novel by Trisha ... Views: 1404
In my conversations with artists, actors, writers, singers and musicians I've noticed a pattern of three 'sinkholes' that suck the creative energy right out of a person. There are various nuances and sub-categories within the top three but for the sake of brevity I've sorted the big energy ...In ... Views: 1375
I've been giving a lot of thought to the various messages we've received over the years and generally highly regard. Many success and self-help experts have told us that we need to "Seize the Day". "Carpe diem" they tell us.
Well, what the heck does that mean? How does one "seize the ... Views: 1269
“The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future.” - Eric Hoffer
You have the power to shape your future the way you want it to unfold. You are a magnificent and magically powerful being. You are blessed with the gift to create all that you desire to experience in ... Views: 1551
Artists of every kind; painters, photographers, sculptors and actors will tell me that they are blocked. When we examine their specific challenge we discover that often they are not blocked, the are really resisting moving forward. There is a vast difference between the two. If you're ... Views: 1121
The 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: 1202
Where you are in your creative expression mirrors where you are in your life flow. If you are blocked creatively it is an indication that there is a disruption in your energy flow. Something isn't working. And the harder you try to push on forward the more blocked you become. You become ... Views: 1428
There you are again, staring endlessly at the blank canvas or page. Perhaps you are sitting at the piano, clueless as to where to place your hands. Are you struggling with how to develop your character in the role you've just landed? Are you frozen with a creative block, stuck in ... Views: 1217
“The only real valuable thing is intuition.” - Albert Einstein
Everyone was born with the magical power of intuition. Intuition is a clear flow of information that is available to you that is aligned with you highest path and purpose. Intuition is one of the most amazing resources at your ... Views: 1635
Spending an entire day at an airport dealing with one flight delay after another was once a nightmare for me. I have since learned to look for the gift in every experience. My recent, and much anticipated, trip to Italy began with such an unexpected day. Instead of pouting thinking my entire ... Views: 1470
The most empowering question anyone can ask of a child, or even an adult, is "Who do you want to be when you grow up?" A child will respond with wide-eyed wonderment and enthusiasm while the adult will often respond with a woeful look of that was then, this is now retort.
"He who trims ... Views: 1313
People often ask me how I live such a magical life. It's easy. I believe in magic.
HA! The song "Do You Believe in Magic" by the The Lovin' Spoonful just ran through my head. But I digress - or do I? Actually that flash of music just proved my point. What you believe in is brought unto ... Views: 1413
“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!” - Dr. Seuss
In these hectic, often stressful days, many people measure themselves on ... Views: 1290
"This above all; to thine own self be true." - William Shakespeare
What is integrity?
What does it mean to be in integrity?
If you look up the word "integrity" in the dictionary you will learn that it comes from the Latin word, "integer" which means "whole". Integrity is an unreduced or ... Views: 1417
“Unless you marry intention to action, you end up with only a brief affair.” - author unknown
Many people fill their days with thoughts of who they want to be, what they want to do and what they want to have. "I want financial freedom. I want a new car. I want to take a vacation this year. I ... Views: 1316
Blocked!
Words are not spilling onto the page; color choices elude you; you can't embody the character you've been chosen to portray. Simply put, you're stuck! It's not the first time you've been stuck and certainly not the last if you're a creative being. In your stuck-ness you beat ... Views: 1268
“Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn't happen.” - Alyce P. Cornyn-Selby
Underneath any unwanted self-sabotaging pattern of behavior is fear. These undesirable experiences can include career self-sabotage, any form of addiction, workaholic or ... Views: 2866
"Art knows no limit, and the artists will never achieve perfection." - Bente Borsum
Bente Borsum is a talented actress who performed with the Norwegian National Theatre and was a director of the Norwegian National Drama School. As a mentor and teacher, she works with younger artists who need ... Views: 1841
"A poem is a naked person... Some people say that I am a poet." - Bob Dylan
When you show up naked, vulnerable, authentic and open, you allow others to genuinely see who you are. You've heard the old adage, "Actions Speak Louder than Words". It's true. When you fully realize that what you ... Views: 1262
Life is a game. Whether you enjoy life or not depends upon the rules - your own personal rules of life.
Whether you realize it or not you guide your life, make your choices, based upon a set of rules you selected for yourself in early childhood. These rules were based on misinterpretation ... Views: 1378
"'People will suffer almost anything as long as it means they don't have to change." ~ Deepak Chopra
Life is a series of ups and downs, twists and turns. You can approach the roller coaster of life with arms high in the air; willingly and ready for whatever comes next. Or you can grip the ... Views: 1480
I encourage everyone to reread the stories that awed and entertained us as children. I guarantee you will find new meaning as an adult in the works of Lewis Carroll, Dr. Seuss, Frank Baum and his Wizard of Oz series, and more. These authors delivered powerful life affirming messages to us as ... Views: 1731
"Re-examine all you have been told. Dismiss what insults your Soul." - Walt Whitman
For many artists, challenges are very personal. And one of the biggest challenges is the Critic in the room, the Inner Critic. This gnarly Inner Critic is the voice of your self-doubt and fear. It is the ... Views: 1248
“Love is a force that connects us to every strand of the universe, an unconditional state that characterizes human nature, a form of knowledge that is always there for us if only we can open ourselves to it” - Emily Hilburn Sell
You were born with a magnificent gift. You came into this ... Views: 926
Well-meaning, yet woefully misguided, advice from parents, teachers and other loved ones such as "You'll never make a living as an artist" has become the foundational belief and mantra of the artist's Inner Critic. What's worse is that this also woefully misguided Inner Critic loves to be right ... Views: 1340
It's funny when and where inspiration strikes. My latest epiphany came to me while soaking in a hot bubble bath. I had to run from the tub soaking wet to write it down. I've learned that inspiration can disappear as quickly as it comes if not acted upon. This nugget of an AHA moment made me ... Views: 1398
“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: 1950
I opened up Sunday's Parade Magazine and read an article about "The Mixed-Up Life of Shia LaBeouf" written by Dotson Rader. Shia is a 23-year old wildly successful actor who's latest film is "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen". I saw the irony in the title of the article and the title of the ... Views: 1196
Welcome to your life, the attendance in a universal elementary school of sorts, where you are here to learn, develop and enjoy your being. You are here to learn your ABC's of Abundance, Being-ness and Consciousness. In the rich generative soil of physical reality you are meant to grow and ... Views: 1264
Is a real life perfect? Is your life perfect? Is your life real?
There is no way to know where you will see the most beauty in your life, or have the most profound experience. Battlefields and graveyards are as full of enlightening and profound, happy and beautiful life experience as the ... Views: 9427
Life 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: 1655
Making a transition in life can be difficult to accept and face head on. There aren’t many people who enjoy the process of change or accepting a new reality in their existence. Whether you have made the decision yourself or someone has made it for you, these times can be ... Views: 3833
The Body eavesdrops on the mind.
What makes each of us so unique? We are always being told there is no one else like us. We are unique. How can that be? How can we believe this and why would we want to?
We are community-driven beings, nurtured in common, educated in groups, labeled by the ... Views: 3679