Creativity Articles

For Oprah You may wonder why I dedicate this article to Oprah. I watched her show today, something I haven’t done since my days of daily addiction to her hour of power way back in 2000 when graduate school, warring faculty and a history of family trauma sent me back home--three thousand ...

Everywhere in this world of reality quite a few among rank and file have a vision but very few of us follow a mission. None of us is so flexible to listen to what others say. Often we utter, ‘We welcome every constructive and innovative ideas and comments thereafter.’ Unfortunately, we fail to support that from the core of our heart.

"The best moments usually occur when a person's body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile. Optimal experience is thus something we make happen." Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihaly Athletes call it the "Zone" - an optimal ...

"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's there are few. ~Suzuki

At the mere mention of creativity, many people run. This article explores ways to approach life and business by engaging your creative 'right brain' thinking, aka 'calling in your muse!' "But what has this got to do with me?" you might ask if you haven't already clicked away. "Everything," I answer, as if you really asked that question. Creative thought is an instigator of change. And since your life has probably changed over the years, then creative thought has likely played a role. But wait a sec... There is another instigator of change.

Do you feel like you’ve lost touch with who you are? Does your life revolve so much around other people and situations that you no longer feel centered? Are you resentful, angry, or depressed because you don’t have enough time, or you’re too burned out to enjoy the time you have? Are there times you can’t stand your own company, only to wonder why others don’t want to be around you either? There are limitless ways in which being out of sync with You might manifest itself.

O 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 throng in America for better treatment. They get the same and live long. Sadly, Steve couldn’t go along with all those! Definitely, the disease was beyond any measure. Although we know how awkwardly he was suffering; grievance and grief shouldn’t walk side by side to find out truth.

Everyone's a poet. nnOf course, everyone's a critic, too! This means that there are plenty of opportunities to heighten our awareness of words and how we use them. nnWords create pictures, and just as a painter uses a combination of colors and strokes to express a concept, we offer an artistic rendering of thoughts through carefully chosen words. nnOur linguistic intelligence is what allows us to both recognize and generate vivid word vignettes. Whether you enjoy novels, biog

The following real estate investment ideas revolve around the general theme of gaining some special advantage. This is more necessary that normal at the moment (2009) because it is unclear whether home values will continue to fall. Having the right approach limits the risk inherent in falling prices and slow sales times. 1. Look For Special Infrastructure Situations Infrastructure changes can radically affect prices of homes. Transportation issues in particular matter when evaluating the future value of a property.

Everyone has a book in them – or so the saying goes. In 2001 I had an idea that it should be possible to develop a computer program that would help ordinary people realize their dream to write their own novel. So we started developing newnovelist. We were confident that we had the right approach – as we had researched the process extensively, and consulted with experts. (Our experts included people who teach writing at university – for instance Dr Louisa Joiner – and

Financial independence is rarely achieved by hitting the jackpot, writing a best seller or a hit song, making it to the big leagues or finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. These things do happen, no doubt about it. However, the odds are not in favor of the majority.

Have you noticed that when one thinks about ‘New Year’s Resolutions’, strange thoughts sneak in like: “Oh goody, look what I can fail at this year!” “Fat chance I’m telling anyone this resolution just so they can watch me break it!” “I’m the queen of procrastination… I’ll get to it tomorrow.” The term ‘New Year’s Resolutions’ is tarnished by becoming a synonym for failure, disappointment, self sabotage and lack of willpower. Why would we put ourselves through that? Yet, the concept was once well intended.

A 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 tried to fight its truism. In fact, the more I thought about it the more frustrated I felt. Self-esteem, or rather its lack, had become a code word I was using to explain to myself why I couldn’t have what I wanted in life.

In order to find a house that is right for you, you have to first think carefully about what you actually need and want. Many people limit their thinking to the home itself, and so have a mental (or even written) list of all the features they want. But what you need in a house is not limited to the structure itself, nor even that and the neighborhood. Sure, you want a nice place, but you also need something that helps you with your important goals in life.

What if there was a way to make money with any of your hobbies? Fortunately, there is. Thanks to the internet it's more feasible than ever to turn a hobby into an income stream. The basic idea is to share your knowledge and ideas with others who have similar interests. You can do this with a website a blog or an email newsletter.

When times seem good are you identifying with your current mood or the way things seem to be? Are people applauding your work? Is everything "going your way?" For many of us, we build our houses on sand. We depend on the approval of others. We may not realize this until they take it all away. Have you experienced this? Relationships of all kinds can be built upon sand, or the inconsistent behaviour of others. Here are three ways to build your house on solid ground. 1. Trust Yourselfr

You play myriad roles in your relationships with others. Professionally, you may simultaneously be one person’s manager, someone else’s employee, and a third person’s mentor. In your personal life, you may find yourself juggling different roles as a parent, son or daughter, husband or wife, ...

Creative thinking is a potential we are all born with. If you don't use that potential, it is probably because you don't know and apply the simple principles for developing it. We can remedy that right now. The two basic principles of creative thinking are: 1. There are methods and techniques ...

Have 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 ...

Tracing 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 discovered. This is the finding of subtle analysis. But speaking roughly about the maim stream, both are the same.

Take your mind off the money and do something! Everyone should know by now that a small group of individuals controls the economy, but they don’t control you. They don’t control your mind, your heart, your soul or your reason to be.

How 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 and overwhelmed with perceived obligations around every corner. You know deep down what is necessary, what is important and what you want to do to make your life happier and more creative.

"Make each day your masterpiece." John Wooden I used to begin my day by pressing the snooze button about four times, scrolling through Instagram and email for a few minutes, dragging myself to the shower, smearing some makeup on my face and running out the door without breakfast. While it might have gotten me out the door in a timely manner, it did nothing for my mental well-being!

There's Nothing Wrong With You. Nothing. Isn't That a Relief? I hear ya. Don’t think those thoughts that the title triggered are going unnoticed: “She doesn’t know me very well, does she?” “I can’t complete a single thing I set out to, that’s what’s wrong with me.” “I need to lose weight/ gain weight, get fit, get a haircut, and my shoes are ugly.” “I hate my job.” “I ‘m terrible at finances. I never shop around for best prices.”r

Several brainstorming books and hypnosis CDs for creativity activities are available these days. But then, there are other ways to seek inspiration while working with other people without using all these. Here we have some ways of working with others. The more classic solution is trying to set up and building a formal creativity session. One of the advantages of having a training course or a problem solving workshop is that is ‘allows’ the participants to leave th

Creative 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 ...

Ultimately, 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? There we don't have any general discussion about creation nor does the question of seeking and getting arise.

Costa 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 parks and wildlife from monkeys to dolphins, turtles and monkeys. The growth of tourism has lead to the rise in demand for English speakers. Other than English speaking, many more facto

The 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 ...

Building 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 on my breath. The breathing process gives me a bit of a break that’s helpful in reaching a calm alertness. Especially in times of new challenges! Awareness of myself and my surroundings from no

Date: 22nd July, 2123 To The Finder of this Letter, My name is Mahut, and I am the last surviving human being on the planet earth. My age is 17 years old, and after me there are no more to come. This story is left as an expression of my final hope that compassionate people will once again – ...

Is 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 a contradiction?

[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 will simply be lost amidst the whirl of so many thoughts and ideas. We cannot help folly creeping into all our actions.

There are a lot very good reasons for developing a meditation practice. You are likely to be healthy both physically and mentally. You’ll have less stress. You might gain some insight into the workings of your own mind. Your friends may find that you are easier to be around. Then there are the spiritual goals. Some people use meditation as a form of prayer. For some it means learning to be in the moment, with the hope that this more natural and peaceful state of mind can be carried into everyday life and activities. Other find that meditation helps them to become more compassionate.

Volunteering 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 taking less interest in volunteer organizations and projects, then somewhere myth is also the reason behind it. Through, this article, we’ll come to know about some common myths which acc

If you want to be the best you can be in sport, you get a coach. Ditto for Life. I'm wise and cool to have a coach... but wait, does this make me wiser and cooler if I am also a certified professional coach? Not only that, if I've had the experience of being coached by a number of coaches? Okay, maybe I'm not wiser and cooler, but I am delighted to offer these tips in your pursuit of enhancing your life (and your coolness) through coaching. If you were googling and came across this article...

Coming from a philosophical background which sees self interest as both natural and even the basis of morality, it was difficult for me to understand how transcending the “self” might actually be a good thing. For years I hesitated to even give any credence to the idea, and so I didn’t explore ...

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The very concept of retirement is flawed. It is based on several false premises. First is the premise that at a certain age you are no longer able to provide economic value. That is clearly nonsense as shown by the many millionaire entrepreneurs and business people in the sixties, seventies and eighties. Yes, we generally get weaker and lose some abilities as we age. But there are seventy-five year-old retirees playing tennis out there, and anyone who can still think and move two fingers can do what I’m doing for a living. Another false premise is the whole “golden years” idea.

Celtic tattoos have a rich language in terms of their own symbolism and character, which makes it possible to represent a multitude of ideas based on the classical symbology of this culture. It also has many legends and well known mythological scenes that have permeated the society of our days, so we can find representations of Celtic symbols more often than we can imagine. Thanks to this, we will have quite easy access to the information necessary to design a good Celtic tat

Christmas lights, with all those incredible glowing decorations, just beg to be photographed, but usually they come out as colored pinpricks or a jagged blur of out-of-focus chunks of light. There are some easy things to fix all that. The first thing you need is something to steady your camera on. A tripod is best, or gorilla pod. You can use a small beanbag or, in a pinch, set the camera on something solid. You will be working with longer exposures than you can hold without blurring.

What 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.

“Do you think they know?” I asked. “Know what?” “That they carry pollen on their wings?” My friend and I were walking around Callaway Gardens, on the Rhododendron Trail with no rhododendrons blooming as of yet. We had just walked out of the butterfly conservatory where 1,000 tropical ...

Yes 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 us. The more we looked the more we realised that our lives were built around this quote. What about yours?nnJust take your mind back to when you started to learn to drive. That ve

Everything done through freewill. Mother: There is a form of energy. What's that like? That's a kind of vapor. A force of Nature. Before the creation, it is left to each at certain moment to draw upon that force in the way one can on the eve of a clash--as much as one can. Prosad : 'On the eve of a clash'--that means? Mother: Out of the exte al nature was fashioned a male and a female. Their internal nature, too, was fashioned. With their quintessential substance each grows up in his or her way.

Have 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 ...

Maybe 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 are to survive this downtu in our economy." This thrills me. "Yay, people are going to get to access their creative brilliance!" I think enthusiastically (because my mind likes to do that.) "Yay!! The whole world is going to start using the creative right side of their brains!

The water that is stored in the cloud in the form of vapor in the sky manifests itself in the very shower of rains. The juice that is secretly accumulated in a tree is expressed in mingled forms through leaves and flowers. In case of music also, there are manifestation of these forms. One is the form of pure music and the other through a mixed form with poetry. There are differences in nature in man. The twofold form of expression of music takes place in accordance with these