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- 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: 2069(2 votes) - How to End Your Creative Block - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyFor the past three weeks, I've been experiencing writers block. Previously, inspiration had been flowing. It was a beautiful experience. Ideas fell neatly into place, difficult concepts were easily expressed, and I had words! I was living in the land of milk and honey. Then one day I woke up ...
Views: 2066 - Courageous Resilience & Creative Risk-Taking (CR2): The ABCs of Designing Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2015 from Mark GorkinNotice the vertical letter pattern to the right of the first “Preamble” stanza. It’s the rhyme scheme: A-B-CC-A-B-CCC. This is the basic scheme throughout the poem. Also, it’s one reason the poem is subtitled, “The ABCs of Designing Disorder.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Courageous Resilience & ...
Views: 2063 - Mindfulness and Tango: Passion and Possibilities - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2006 from Maya FrostMy husband and I went to see a production of "Forever Tango!" presented at the Angela Peralta Theater just two blocks from our home here in Mazatlan. After all, since we're moving to Argentina in July, we need to learn more about tango, which was born in Buenos Aires back in the late 1800s. ...
Views: 2048 - Trust Self, Trust the Divine - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Maureen Brennan MercierTrust self, trust the Divine who lies within us. We are the sons and daughters of the Universe. Our essence is love. Full access to wisdom is our birthright. The key to those treasure is in our ability to trust self, trust the Divine. The way within is not through logic and the rational mind. ...
Views: 2047 - Procrastination Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Gail McMeekinThe progressive realization of worthy goals propels you towards that vision of prosperity. The addition of positive choices everyday improves the quality of your journey? So, why not get started? In case you’re a procrastinator, here are eight tips to help you begin: 1.) Acknowledge that ...
Views: 2043 - Online Suggestion Box – Empowering Employees - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from organised feedbackThe employees of a company are the one asset that can literally make or break a company. And if a company is to make it and stay in the black, it would be wise to implement a strategy where the thoughts, ideas and aspirations of each individual are taken into consideration when planning the way ...
Views: 2038 - Take Your Brain to the Gym for sponBRAINeous Combustion! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Margo BermanJust like your body, your brain needs exercise to stay creative. Oh, not boring exercises, but exciting ones that wake up your imagination. It doesn’t take much. Almost anything new will first stimulate, then strengthen the creative, cerebral muscle. Just start with any of the suggestions below. ...
Views: 2038(1 vote) - Creativity Boosting Tips - Understanding Creativity - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Daisa CatalinaCreativity is an inborn characteristic of all human beings. Being creative is our birthright and manifesting our creativity is the ultimate expression of our divine nature. Debunking Creativity Myths Before we dig into creativity, there are some myths which need to be debunked first. I ...
Views: 2035(2 votes) - Is Inherited Talent Unevenly Distributed Among the Population - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikWe live in exciting times. But the challenges are not short. We have to deal with issues such as ageing, climate change, new infectious diseases, loss of biodiversity and overpopulation. Globally, smart minds are looking for solutions to those problems. Their fundamental research must lead to ...
Views: 2030 - "Seeing The Invisible, Creating The Impossible" or Mission Possible - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Nicola BuntingAs 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: 2020 - How to Create a Mind Map - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Marelisa FabregaA mind map is a whole-brain method for generating and organizing ideas. Basically, you place an image at the center of a piece of paper which represents the subject matter of the mind map. Then you write down a key word that describes your topic. Next, you proceed to draw branches leading out ...
Views: 2017 - Be More Attractive Now With These 7 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Rebecca MillsIf you would like to learn how to be more attractive, then you might be interested in the words that follow. Whether things go smooth or hard for you is directly related to what people think about you. Right or wrong how you present yourself is the key to it all. No matter whether you are ...
Views: 2013(1 vote) - Living Our Creative Vision - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Rev. Sheri HellerWhen you free-associate with the concept of creativity, what arises? Perhaps what you connect to involves turning ideas into reality and plumbing the depths of imagination. Perhaps you think of particular artistic mediums, or of ways of being that entail risk taking, and exploration. For some, ...
Views: 2011(7 votes) - Six Ways to Use Relationship Advice to Better Your Communication Ability - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamLike John and Diana, all couples experience communication problems at one time or another. However, couples can move beyond arguing by developing their communication skills. My experience shows that a Relationship Advice process is very powerful for providing several successful strategies ...
Views: 2010(1 vote) - Piano Practice: The 1-Minute-A-Day Practice Technique For Busy Adults - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Guy FauxWhen I mention piano practice, it almost always gets most students of the instrument to cringe a little...especially adults who took lessons as a kid and are thinking about starting piano lessons again. The memories, good or bad, inevitably start to resurface. However, if you had a bad ...
Views: 2009 - What Does Creativity Bring To Your Life? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2005 from Linda DessauIn my 2004 e-book, the Creativity Interviews, I asked 7 questions about the creative process to 19 creative artists from a variety of disciplines. One of these questions was "what does creativity bring to your life?" As I'm looking through the answers with new eyes, themes start to pop up in ...
Views: 2003(1 vote) - Change Your Hat, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Neil TepperA client had hired me to help her get control of her business life, which was causing her great stress. At the time, she was Executive Vice President of Franchising for one of the largest fast-food companies in the world. A seasoned professional in the industry, with proven talents in ...
Views: 2001 - Developing Strategic Thinkers - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Meirc Training and ConsultingStrategic thinking is regarded as an essential core competency for leadership positions. In fact, many organizations already use this competency, among others, to appraise and evaluate the performance of their executives and leaders. Thus, a competency gap in strategic thinking is considered ...
Views: 1999(4 votes) - Be Confident – You are Meant to Succeed. - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Emmanuel EmezieIt is natural for someone who has musical talent to aspire to become a musician. And it is not out of place for someone who is brilliant to say, “My ambition is to become a medical doctor”. It is generally acknowledged that our area of interest and what we aspire to become are determined by the ...
Views: 1992 - Harness Your Visionary Powers To Accomplish Your Goals - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanOne of my mottos is, Hold fast to your vision, regardless of what is going on around you, because you need the power of your vision to transform your perception and your current reality. When you truly stop believing (and living) in the past (i.e., past experiences, beliefs, thoughts, ...
Views: 1991(1 vote) - Finding Inspiration In Everyday Life – Are You Looking In The Right Places? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2014 from Bave New ManLive your life. Switch off. Unplug. Experience things. This was the advice I read the other day from a writer. I think about it every day. I look around during my commute to work in a crowded train and I see strangers with their heads down, plugged in. Smart phones, e-readers, iPods, tablets, ...
Views: 1989(1 vote) - Repetition is The Key to Learning Something Deeply - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2005 from Ron WorthyRepetition Is The Key To Learning Something Deeply Repetition is the key to learning something deeply. It works most effectively when you are isolating a small amount of material, because the object of your focus will be more specific. When you have the correct chord movement for part of an ...
Views: 1989 - 9 Ways to Stimulate Your Creativity - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI love creativity - seeing things differently, finding new ways to do old things, discovering new ideas or new approaches to challenges and opportunities. Creativity is one of the hallmarks of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, and one of the great benefits of engaging in the process of Working ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - *** Perfectionist? Meet the High Achiever - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite"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: 1974 - Best VPN Venders Regarding Speed and Security - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2019 from Rahul RahejaSpeed: Fast VPN Providers After price, most people would say that speed is the most important factor in choosing a VPN. If you want to stream HD video while connected to the VPN, you will need at least 4-5 Mbps. This is easily achieved on American servers by many VPN providers, but is rarer ...
Views: 1972 - Impel Your Inner Vision - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontImpel your Inner Vision Do you have a vision you’d like to make real? Inasmuch as your vision feels real for you, and has the potency to move you, will you be able to imagine it all the more clearly. This is where it all begins! As you earnestly believe in it, you can enthusiastically immerse ...
Views: 1971 - Using Visualization to Expand Your Mental Powers - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealOver the centuries, human beings have developed many techniques to gain access to their inner wisdom and improve learning. One technique that many people have found very beneficial is to have an imaginary guide that they can call on for advice and insight. A modern variation of this ...
Views: 1964 - Fears – An Ebony Tunnel – and Science - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from jesse wadeThere are many theories as to how mankind was originally formed, how we arrived on this planet, and where we are going after we leave here. One possible theory as to how we were formed and arrived here, is that millions of years ago, some alien starship needed to dump its garbage ...
Views: 1960 - Million Dollar Thinking Habits - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Stephanie FrankWhat is a million dollar thinker, anyway? Million dollar thinkers think about things like money and making decisions in a different way from the average person, using both the conscious and the subconscious mind. As an example: suppose you were $10,000 in debt. The average person would ...
Views: 1952(9 votes) - The steps to count on; become self-supporting. - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosad“My youth”—Once I’ve understand, I desire to cling to this fleshly frame of mine. ‘First you’re to burn it out..’ God, before you come, I want to burn it up. Says God in His turn, “This youth of yours is mine.” I’ve conferred that on you. You’ve got to burn it out first. Eh, will you try to get ...
Views: 1952 - Dreams Beat the Rat Race - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Eve RojasThe rat race trains you to follow a specific path to be successful in life. However, the reward comes at the expense of your hopes and dreams. Once you realize that you are in control of your own success, your dreams will beat the rat race. Most of you have heard of the rats in the maze ...
Views: 1951 - Creating from the Senses - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Florence HaridanThe senses are defined as the physiological methods of perception. As the senses take in information, we are connecting those perceptions to memories, knowledge pools and experiences that have been accumulated over our lives. As our world speeds by our ability to actually take in things by ...
Views: 1950(1 vote) - Hobbies That Interest You According To Your Zodiac Sign - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2017 from Harshad JethraWhat can we come to know about one's hobbies merely by knowing one's zodiac sign? A lot, really! By one's zodiac sign, you come to know of an individual's basic nature. Let's take an instance. Someone born under the zodiac sign of Aries is likely to be energetic and adventurous. The hobbies ...
Views: 1949 - SCAMPER - seven tools to being creative - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2004 from George Torok"Companies are increasingly falling into two categories - those that are innovative and those who go out of business" Dan Branda CEO HP Canada A company should never be satisfied with its products and services. You must always be innovating. Hewlett Packard began with $500 in cash and ...
Views: 1947 - The Art of Reinventing Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Young KimOprah Winfrey is an artist, and her life is her canvas. She is a woman who constantly reinvents herself. She started out with a tabloid television show, and then transformed it into an iconic television show focused around self-help and spirituality. Then she transitioned from being a television ...
Views: 1946(3 votes) - The Art of Healing - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Qaadira AllenUpon first entering a room where a transformative art playshop is about to begin, one immediately senses that this is something different--very different. And fun. Amid the cornucopia of colors, you see handmade papers, streams of ribbons, variegated yarn, and deep-hued raffia. Fabrics of many ...
Views: 1945 - How To Raise Your Company’s Innovation Quotient (IQ) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Kam YewMany 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: 1940 - How Hard Can it Be to Take Our Own Wedding Pictures? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Jake AuthorYour wedding is fast approaching and as the anxiety grows in everyone associated with the big day, two big concerns weigh on everybody’s mind. Those are… (1) How can we reduce the stress of this big day? (2) How can we cut the costs? These two questions are in conflict with each other ...
Views: 1940 - Differences between Creative Visualization and Extrasensory Perception - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Laura SilvaWhat is extrasensory perception? Human beings normally perceive or experience anything in this world with the help of five sensory organs. But it has been seen that a person can also see a future event or smell danger which are not possible by our five senses. For example, eyes let us see ...
Views: 1937 - Ponder The Impossible: This Is Your Creative Journey - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontPonder The Impossible: This Is Your Creative Journey This is your creative journey that you alone discover. Go ahead and ponder the impossible. Give yourself the liberty to take ownership of your natural gifts! What if what seems to be impossible can actually be very possible? Are you ...
Views: 1937(1 vote) - Suggestions become Law - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCIt has been observed that suggestions, planted in the subconscious, become memories, and eventually tend to externalize in the body. From this, it has been deduced that the sub-conscious mind is the builder of the body and is the creative factor in man. It has also been proven that certain types ...
Views: 1937(1 vote) - Leaving apart Ma-Mahajnan ‘Love’ remains ever undefined. - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Ma-Mahajnan prosadIn spite of so many inspirational words, mostly imaginary, in support of LOVE, practically we could make no sense of love that refers to divinity. The failure lies in the way of life we lead to elevate our mind. Naturally, without being an enlightened soul we teach our devotees and our society. ...
Views: 1935 - *** Stuck? You May Be Alice in Wonderland - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI 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: 1934 - Lemons Of Our Lives - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Chidi Asika-EnahoroLEMONS OF OUR LIVES By CHIDI ASIKA-ENAHORO Life does not always turn out the way we want it to; positive thinking and the Law of Attraction notwithstanding. Disappointments and heartaches abound. Telling someone to make lemonade of the ...
Views: 1930 - 7 DIFFERENT TRADITIONAL BELIEFS OF FORESEEING THE FUTURE - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Laura Silva1. Extrasensory Perception - ESP or Extrasensory Perception, as its name shows, is the way of receiving information from the parallel world with the help of some sensory organs beyond 5 normal senses. This extraordinary sense is called ESP or sixth sense. With this rare ability a person can ...
Views: 1925(1 vote) - Creative Intelligences - 7 quick ways to generate new ideas - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2005 from Amir ElionThere are many models and techniques that aim to help people come up with creative ideas. In this article I describe an original way of using Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences as a helpful pattern for generating a wide range of ideas in any subject.I must first review the basics ...
Views: 1916 - *** How to Unclog Artist Block - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIt’s a devastating thing for an artist to feel they’ve lost their inspiration, to encounter a creative block. But suffering from artist’s block doesn’t mean you’ve lost your artistic ability. Artist block can be overcome. Invariably it will happen. It's something that happens to all creative ...
Views: 1913(2 votes) - Creativity And Mature Women - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Douglas EbyAge and maturity can bring a new level of passion, ability and insight to creative projects. Many women affirm it is the best period of their lives. Anthropologist Margaret Mead once commented, "The most creative force in the world is the menopausal woman with zest." Novelist and poet Maxine ...
Views: 1913 - Get Loose: Guitar Warmup Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Jonathan HeusmanSo you are sitting at home, pick up your guitar, and start to practice the newest Metallica song you have been working on, when all of a sudden your fingers start to get stiff after just 5 minutes of playing. This is a common problem that many new and old guitarists face, often unaware of why ...
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