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
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.
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