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January 2006 Newsletter

Five Ways to Stay Creatively Blocked

“Art is the symbolic, interpretive expression of your perspective on a given subject. Creativity is shifting your perspective to look at a given subject in a new light.” — Danny Thompson, How to Be Creative

IN THIS ISSUE

  • January 2006 Journal
  • What's New @ the CP
  • Inspiring Success Stories
  • Creativity Clips

JANUARY 2006 JOURNAL by Chris Dunmire

Resolution Number Nine (not a Beatles song)
#9: I will remember that "success is not a measure but a feeling," and I will strive to feel success in any effort I make towards pursuing my creative interests and goals.

...every little bit of effort counts towards investing in my creative interests and moving towards my creative goals. Whether I spend three hours painting or writing, or simply ten minutes planning the next day's creative agenda, I have been successful. Small successes stitch together to form larger successes.

Oh, look! Nine more...

P.S. Print the “Five ways to stay creatively blocked” poster and browse some recommended reading for self-coaching your creativity.

Chris Dunmire

Chris Dunmire
Publisher, Creativity Portal


WHAT’S NEW @ THE CP

Facilitating Creative Freedom in Performance
By Valerie Kampmeier
One moment I would be working on a Brahms cello sonata, the next a Messiaen song or an operatic ensemble by Verdi. I loved the variety of repertoire and performers — but I often would feel anxious as the performance date grew nearer.

The Body: A Strong House for Your Creativity
By Linda Dessau
da Vinci obviously believed strongly in the mind-body connection. We know from the Law of Attraction that, "what you focus on, grows". A positive attitude and beliefs, healthy and supportive relationships and a sense of personal empowerment can all do wonders for your physical health.

Stay Creative with an Idea Journal
By Kristine Kadlec
Some artists prefer to create collages and photomontages in their sketchbooks to express themselves. I keep idea journals which contain a wide variety of inspiration and information such as clippings from articles, drawings, color combinations and pretty pictures.

Chronic Creativity Symptom #9: Epidemic
By Angela Mack
The problem with having Chronic Creativity is that it is HIGHLY contagious! It can spread rapidly through a large population or a village such as the one that I live in.


INSPIRING SUCCESS STORIES

Creating Your Blissness: Living in Rhythm with Your Heart and Soul
By Anne Marie Bennett
Anne Marie is a writer, artist, website builder extraordinaire, and experienced SoulCollage® facilitator. Read her inspiring story about KaleidoSoul and her SoulCollage® Playground.

What's New @ the CP
Creating a Writer’s Notebook
No matter where you are in your writing journey, a writer’s notebook is an invaluable tool, every step of the way.
Creativity Cookies: Belief Berry Booster
Give your creative self belief the boost it needs to reach new levels!
Snapshots of the Creative Process for Arts Professionals
Discusses productivity, risk taking, and how the creative process should feel.
The Value of an Idea
Everything begins with an idea. It is my opinion that the value of an idea is grossly underestimated. The reason? It is an intangible asset.
Artists, Crafters, Writers, Poets: How to 'Do' a Show
There are a bazillion ways to put on a show. Here's a few ideas...
More New Stuff »

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