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NewZine Archives : 2009 : September 4 Issue – Seeing
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| September 4, 2009 | Seeing |
| Quoteworthy |
| “Allow that creation to be a creation. It's not a measure of your talent. It has naught to do with your worth.” — Angi Sullins, Delight |
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September 4, 2009 Journal |
Jill Bolte Taylor's Stroke of Insight
By Chris Dunmire, Publisher
After an appointment with my optometrist this week, I left her office accepting two indisputable facts: The letter at the very top of the Snellen eye chart is always an "E", and the more I age, the more my vision deteriorates.
Because of particularities, I'm not a good candidate for Lasik surgery, and so I manage my diminishing vision with an optimistic outlook and hope in future technological breakthroughs, accompanied by deep gratitude that I'm not a Cyclops with the habit of getting poked in the eye often.
"Do not fear age. Fear a life half-lived life because of fear."
— Susan Ann Darley, Defy the Odds
Speaking of sight... I just finished reading a very inspiring, informative, and hopeful book by brain scientist Jill Bolte Taylor titled "My Stroke of Insight." Particularly interesting (and creativity connected) is the author's own observations about the workings of her right- and left-brain functions as she recovered from a stroke at age 37 over the next 8 years. More »
Chris Dunmire
Creative Director & Publisher
www.creativity-portal.com |
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Multicultural Muses
An Ugly Duckling Soaring with Swans
By Molly Anderson-Childers
The air we breathe is like creativity itself — intangible, invisible, and essential to our very survival. (Note: This completes the mini-series of Elemental Muses: earth, air, fire, and water.)
Riding Lessons for Artists
Mirror, mirror
By Judy Wood
For better or worse, our artwork provides a mirror and a record of our state of being at the time we created it.
Creative Careers In the Arts Interviews
Interview with Writer & Creativity Coach Rita Farin
By Molly Anderson-Childers
After 20 years in global marketing, Rita Farin took a leap of faith and landed right on her creative feet! |
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Get Creative in No Time! (Okay, in Two Minutes.)
By Jill Allison Bryan
If you had all the time in the world, which creative pursuit would you be enjoying now?
The Rules of Art, Life and Delightful Creation
By Angi Sullins
Rules are the codes by which one operates if one wishes to BE DELIGHTED, and enjoy the creative process, regardless of the results.
Interview with Actress and 'Audrey' Producer Sybil Temtchine
By Nancy Mills
Sybil began her movie career, as both producer and star of "Ten Benny" opposite Oscar winner, Adrien Brody.
How to Transform Performance Anxiety
By Valery Satterwhite
Simply put, You create your anxiety. |
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