Making Creative Smoothies - July 15, 2008 Newsletter

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Scoot Out of Unfulfilling Ruts
Are you in a creative rut? Spinning your tires? First you need to realize where you are at. Then you need to understand what's keeping you there. Finally Chris helps you to figure out what actions to take to get out of your rut. Real world examples are explored in this inspirational article.

Get Unreal: A Writing Exercise
Are you a fiction writer? Do you struggle making your written word as real as possible? Does your story need to be realistic? Can this way of thinking squash your imagination? Part of the fun of writing a story is convincing your audience that the plot could happen within the framework of your book. Develop your Picasso within you!

Moments of Light: The magical light-bulb instance

Flaming Muse: Rekindle your creativity (session one)

The Art of Physics and Beethoven

Cabin Fever: A guided imagery on comfort

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July 15, 2008 | Making Creative Smoothies

Quoteworthy

“The only thing that can stop us from accessing our creativity is fear… fear of failure, fear of our own limitations, of comparisons, of success, and the list goes on.” — Maria Mikailas, What is Creativity and how do we access it?

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July 2008 Journal
Monthly Columns & Featured Series
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July 2008 Journal

The Art of Making Creative Smoothies
By Chris Dunmire, Publisher

Since reading the book Living Well by Montel Williams, I’ve been experimenting with the art of making blended smoothies. I say “art” because while I’ve learned that I can literally throw anything into a blender and mix it together (fruits, vegetables, water, extracts, grains, nuts, protein powder, and yogurt), the Law of Smoothie Blending demonstrates that not all experimental recipes will yield fantastic-tasting drinks. Believe me, I’m having a full measure of ‘I won’t do that agains!’ with some of very unpulpular drinks. More »

Chris Dunmire

Chris Dunmire
Creative Director and Publisher

Monthly Columns & Featured Series

Juicy Journals & Wild Words
Travel Journals: Take Your Writing on the Road
By Molly Anderson-Childers
Wherever you may travel, wherever you may roam, take your journal with you, and don't forget to write!

Art of the Song Creativity Corner
What is Creativity and how do we access it?
By Maria Mikhailas
The human being is creative, the same way a rose has a fragrance. We are made this way, and there is no way anyone is not creative.

More What's New @ the CP

Charles Darwin and Creative Thinking
By Michael Michalko
The creative genius will always look for alternative ways to think about a subject.

Rock Painting Project: Painting a Basket of Pansies
By Ernestina Gallina
A flower lover's garden delight! Step by step guide to painting whimsical pansy flowers on rocks.

Crafty Ways to Decorate Wooden Window Frames
By Jessica Ackerman
Instead of getting rid of perfectly good wooden frame windows, consider turning them into charming works of art using these crafty ideas to recycle, reuse, and decorate.

How to Price Your Handcrafted Jewelry
By Gloria-Jean Browne
Calculating wholesale and retail prices.