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- *** Healing Patterns - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lumari ~ Psychic and Psychic Readings ExpertHEALING PATTERNS AND CREATING HARMONY As you participate with the energies flowing through your world, remember that this is a time for change. Many dramas are being played for your benefit. Whether these dramas are in your personal life or within the global arena, you are working within these ...
Views: 3016(3 votes) - Living in the Sweet Spot: Principles of Relaxation for the Layman and Performer - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Lese DuntonNovember 17 is acting teacher Lee Strasberg's birthday and each year on this day I reflect on the period of time when I taught at his school. I remember being quite the anarchist, suggesting to my students that it really didn't matter whether they used the "Strasberg" technique or a "rival" ...
Views: 3011 - *** Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Fear: A 4-Step Process - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite“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: 3010 - The King: Ruling Your World! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Agu JaachynmaYou came in Royalty Having Splendor, glory and Honour You exhibit wisdom and manifest Knowledge You do not struggle in Life For Success and Excellence are in your Spirit You have been endowed with an Awesome heritage... You have been brought into a large Place Of ...
Views: 3004 - 5 Ways to Regain Your Creativity - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Cheryl BigusIn talking with peers and clients this past year, I came to an interesting conclusion; the creativity we have as children is displaced by the go-go-go epidemic we find ourselves in as adults. Did you while away the hours as a kid day dreaming, drawing or reading? These activities all are rooted ...
Views: 2994 - Drawing On Creativity: How To Trick Your Brain - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2004 from Maya FrostCan you draw? Your answer to that question reveals a surprising amount about your brain and the way you integrate your right and left hemispheres. (In this article, the left side will be referred to as the dominant one, which is by far the most likely scenario.) You see, the left ...
Views: 2993(1 vote) - Importance of a Line Art Illustrator in the world of creativity - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Dylan GibsonLine art illustrators in the UK use a method of drawing where the style involves working with lines, usually on a plain background. Rather than being complex, these drawings are straight, distinctively curved without any shading or colouring to create the two-dimensional or three-dimensional ...
Views: 2985 - Ten Steps To Tapping the Creative Power of the Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2005 from William G Jr CovingtonCopyright 2005 by William G. Covington, Jr. PhD Formal education emphasizes the left hemisphere of the brain, the part that processes information in a rational, logical way. However, in recent years, there has been increased interest in exploring the overlooked right hemisphere which houses the ...
Views: 2983 - Teaching Children How to Sew - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Kristi BorchardtIn the "9 Secrets to Successfully Teach Your Child to Sew", I discussed knowing your child's personality. The 4 questions were: 1. Is your child a perfectionist? 2. Do they get frustrated easily? 3. Do they like following specific directions, or do they like to invent things on their own? 4. ...
Views: 2953 - Fear, Anxiety & Resistance - Fears of Creative People - PART THREE - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFears are a natural part of the creative process. All multi-talented people experience fear, anxiety, worry and resistance at some point. Today we continue our strategies for fighting fear. After you’ve identified the true nature of your fears and resistance (see Part One of this series), ...
Views: 2931(2 votes) - Creative Genius Of Thomas Jefferson - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Barbara BowenThe creative process is the fundamental key to all innovation in every field of endeavor. We humans yearn for the quality of experience that hurls us into the unbounded world of imagination, beyond the curtains of time. The act of creating gives form to the inner life, brings spirit into matter. ...
Views: 2929 - iPhone Application Development- Best Way To Visualize Your Dream iPhone Apps - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Kevin PetersoniPhone app can make you scratch your head if you're planning to make one. But you can just follow simple instruction which will make you to get the right app, in a way you want. You need to take a deep breath and relax. Just focus on your business or particular iPhone app requirements. Make a ...
Views: 2923 - Get Organized - Creative Projects, Practices and Habits - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleImagine this: you're staring at piles of items, to do lists, calendar notations and scattered supplies. Meanwhile, random reminders cross your mind -- things like, "I really should practice my tuba today", "When was the last time I submitted my reel to anyone?" and/or "I promised myself I'd ...
Views: 2863(1 vote) - Creativity - Let Go and Let it Flow! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Becky WatersCreativity – the ability to make, cause to be, become or bring into existence. We all have this ability. It’s not just for writers, artists, musicians and other “creative types.” It doesn’t happen only when you write a poem or paint a picture. Creativity happens anytime you combine ideas in a ...
Views: 2804 - How Zen Can Shape Creative Thinking - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Margo BermanIntroducing Zen into a creativity brainstorming session provides stimulating discussions, invigorating stories, and compelling exercises. It is especially useful in shifting paradigms, redirecting the group’s thinking, and sharpening everyone’s focus. Although there are around 1,700 different ...
Views: 2761 - What's Your Color Personality? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Cristina AcostaDear Cristina, I read somewhere that the colors I like tell a lot about my personality and that certain colors can affect my moods. Is it true that you can you tell what a person is like when you see the colors they paint their home? Can color change the way I feel? J. Vigil It’s ...
Views: 2757 - Fear And Loathing = Celebrity Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhat is it about celebrity that often results in a pattern of self-sabotage and public humiliation? What drives the crash and burn of those who seemingly have everything going for them? Celebrities have success, fame and the financial resources to live a rich delicious life. Why, then, are so ...
Views: 2736(3 votes) - It’s Time to Drop the Masks: Liberation Through Kali - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Devaa Haley MitchellThe energy of the Creator/Destroyer is a very fierce face of the feminine, and one that is disowned for many women today. Yet her energy is celebrated in a number of cultures across the world. Kali and Durga from the Hindu tradition are great examples, as is Pele the volcano goddess for ...
Views: 2733 - Rediscover Your Creative Self - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealAs we grow older, many of us feel that our creative side has gone for good. We wish we could be more creative but we don't know how. Chances are that our creativity is just sleeping, and if we try, we can reawaken it. Do you wish you could get in touch with your creativity? Chances are ...
Views: 2725(1 vote) - Create your own prefect charm bracelet. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Mandi PardleyMany women love being bought a beautiful gift but often it can be difficult finding a gift each time an occasion comes round but by purchasing a charm bracelet from Lily Beads you will find that you will have a gift which you can build upon year by year. The first time you buy the charm ...
Views: 2717 - 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 ...
Views: 2715(2 votes) - Creative Writing- How I Use My Gifts to Help Others Out - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from PD RiversI have always believed that everyone has gifts. Sometimes it takes all of a person's life to figure out what those gifts are and the person doesn't get to do the work he or she was "supposed" to do. That's where Karma comes in. After all, what goes around comes around and if you don't get to do ...
Views: 2696 - (How To) Manifest What You Want - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Jenenne R. MacklinTo truly manifest what you really want in your life, you want to accept this one fact, and that is that you are a creator!! You want to believe this and operate from this truth: I am a creator! I am the one who holds the paint brush in front of a blank canvas making the brush strokes and ...
Views: 2678(5 votes) - Learning Chinese food culture - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from james tomaLearning Chinese should be established on the basis of in-depth understanding of Chinese culture. China has 5,000 years of history, the formation of extremely rich and deep cultural traditions. To Learn Chinese culture is a very effective way to learn Chinese. In traditional Chinese culture, ...
Views: 2668 - Igniting Creativity in The Workplace - by If you want to add more success, spunk and pizzazz to your work, your writing or your meetings, creativity is the answer. Creativity will spruce up your project, your day and if you let it, every aspect of your business. and your life.
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Views: 2657 - *** How to Rise Above the Pecking Order - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhere are you in the pecking order of your life? Are you above or below the "measuring up to" rung you hoped to be on at this moment in time? Where are you in the heirarchy through which you define your life achievement; your sense of self-worth and accomplishment? If you had answers to ...
Views: 2655(1 vote) - The Birth of Creative Work - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2015 from Sarah KoestnerAs those of you who have been following this blog know, a few weeks ago I started taking a weekly art class. It's been great for me to connect to my creativity in a structured way. I have learned so much about my creative process and I've only been in the class for 3 weeks! I can't wait to see ...
Views: 2652 - There's That White Rabbit Again - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Christine Ranck“Real” means the perceptions that most people agree on. From the moment we are born, we are taught that most of our perceptions are (and should be) the same as our neighbor’s. What we perceive as a street sign or an orangutan will most surely be agreed upon by the lady across the street! ...
Views: 2634(2 votes) - 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 to ...
Views: 2626(3 votes) - Meditation Techniques for Smart, Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleMeditation can be challenging for smart, creative multi-talented people. So many ideas! So many projects! So many things to keep track of! All these hyperactive thoughts can wreck havoc during meditation. If you've had difficulty meditating, consider trying again. The psychological, ...
Views: 2621(1 vote) - Facebook - Part 1 - Costs & Benefits for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFacebook offers unprecedented personal and professional benefits for creative people. It also harbors some costs...especially for those prone to procrastination and susceptible to distractions or information addiction. This article is especially for creative people who haven't yet taken the ...
Views: 2613(1 vote) - Decision Making Techniques to Overcome Indecision - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleMaking choices unleashes creativity. But what if you have difficulty making decisions? For some of us, decision making is painful and stressful. We make it very complicated. We spend ridiculous amounts of time and energy researching options. We find ourselves paralyzed -- terrified of ...
Views: 2606 - Manifest in the World - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierManifest in the world knowing that you are a Divine being of love and light. Our birthright is to manifest our spirit through our words, actions and our work in the world - our service to humanity. In order to manifest in the world we need to surrender to God. Then our ego is out of the way ...
Views: 2602 - Kabbalah -Way Of The Heart - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Ian BroadmoreNewton, Jung, Freud, Shakespeare, Blake, and Pythagoras what do they all have in common? These great minds have all studied the hidden mysteries of the Kabbalah. So what is it all about? This mysterious religion which is an offshoot of Judaism. In this article I hope to demolish a few myths and ...
Views: 2596(1 vote) - Abstinence, Bipolar Disorder and Creativity - by Submitted on May 28, 2018 from Astharte De Los SantosOk. I'm guilty. I love the opposite sex! At times I indulge but like candy it's sooo ohhh sooo good yet it spoils your stomach. There's nothing better than the look of desire I get, especially when I am relating my own desire to be wanted. To be needed whether out and about or in our private ...
Views: 2583(1 vote) - Regrets & Disappointments - Overcome Your Past - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleSometimes our pasts affect our present day in unexpected ways. Without knowing it, our regrets and past disappointments might be influencing our present day relationships, careers and general life contentment. This can be hurting you more than you know. Try this: hold your face in its ...
Views: 2582 - ***2 Ways to Discover Your Raison D'Etre - Reason For Being - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 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: 2559(4 votes) - Productivity & Efficiency Tips for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa Kyle"Productivity" has kind of a bad rep -- it smacks of automation and soullessness. But honestly, do you know of any successful creative person who isn't productive? By definition, successful talented people produce works in their chosen media. The cousin of productivity is efficiency -- which ...
Views: 2545(1 vote) - Develop Your Inner Actor to Get Out of Your Own Way - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 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: 2535(4 votes) - Cultivating Your Personal Brilliance - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2005 from Jim CanterucciPersonal Brilliance is the result of mastering the everyday habits that create a lifetime of success. Personal Brilliance is the sum of what you’ve learned, experienced, and practiced. Awareness, curiosity, focus, and initiative are the catalysts that spark innovative thinking and light the way ...
Views: 2517(1 vote) - The "Starving Artist" Meme - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Young KimArtists seem to avoid entrepreneurship like it is the plague. Many artists think making art for money is "selling out," or that money will somehow pollute their artistic integrity, or that great artists have to suffer in poverty in order to produce great works of art. Where did the "starving ...
Views: 2512(4 votes) - Fear, Anxiety & Resistance - Fears of Creative People - PART ONE - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFear. Anxiety. Butterflies. Worry. Despite all our talents, creative people are susceptible to a smorgasbord of fears. Even Oscar and Grammy winners deal with stage fright. Pulitzer prizewinners sometimes go underground, ceasing to write another word for fear of not repeating their earlier ...
Views: 2507(2 votes) - Safety Precautions And Disposal Methods Of Polymer Batteries - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Shamim RahmanThe lithium polymer battery is a new, rechargeable lithium-based battery. Lithium polymer was developed as a lower cost and a more stable version of the lithium-ion cell. But there are certain safety measures that need to be followed when using such polymer batteries. They are also known as lipo ...
Views: 2506 - Are you a Perfectionist? PART TWO: Ways to Overcome Perfectionism - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleTo truly conquer perfectionism requires a complete overhaul in how you view yourself and others. It may require professional counseling. But rest assured that right here and now, there are some concrete things you can do to alleviate the pain of being a perfectionist. The first step in ...
Views: 2502(3 votes) - You Can Create Anything You Can Imagine - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Vernon MyersDid you know that you possess the most powerful idea factory in the world on your shoulders? Your thoughts, ideas, insights, and intuitions can be brought to life by using the creative power of your imagination. What is the imagination? Imagination is the ability to create a mental picture ...
Views: 2500 - How Can Tai Chi Offer the World a New Generation of Geniuses? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Bill DouglasHow Could this Change the World for ALL of Us? A few years ago I caught part of a major network news program on genius children and their's and their parent's experiences with public schools pressuring them to place these children on Ritalin. Some of the parents being interviewed had found ...
Views: 2495(1 vote) - What an Artist Experiences When Working With the Angels - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Sharae TaylorI am an Angel artist on a passionate spiritual journey and I would like to share my story of what it is like to work with the Angels. It is a unique experience and very real. In 1993, I gave over my talent to the Divine to paint Angels. Having a decorative painting business and feeling led to ...
Views: 2494 - Why A Memoir? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Georgia JonesEvery life is unique. That sounds simple enough but, if you think about it, it is really quite astounding. Most of us spend our lives living them, trying to get by as best we can, to be kind or successful, or kind and successful; raising children or growing communities or businesses, or all ...
Views: 2486 - "Living A Purposeful Life" - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Susan FoxleyWhen I pulled at my notebook computer from under my bed after a truly needed nap, I knew that my topic for my weekly blog was going to be on intention. Without further ado I went right to dictionary.com and typed in the word “intention”. The definition is as follows; an act or instance of ...
Views: 2483(2 votes) - Co-create in the Universe - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierCo-Create in the universe knowing that we are Divine beings of love and light. Our birthright is to manifest our intention through our words, actions and our work in the world. In order to co-create in the universe we need to surrender to God. Then our ego is out of the way. Spirit is now in ...
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