Fakin' It? Not Really Makin' It?
There is a clear distinction between merely faking something and believing in your potential. Imagine yourself as having already reached your goal, and beyond, and hold all the feelings associated with what that experience will deliver.
Transformative Wisdom of Sand
I recently came across a new understanding of the power backed in sand with the winner of the Ukraine’s version of “America’s Got Talent.” If you haven’t heard or seen it, let me introduce you to the winner, Kseniya Simonova.
8 Habits of The Creatively Intelligent
We’d all be more creative if we paid less attention to the surfaces, our doings and achievements, our ambitions and desires; and more attention to the depths, the hidden forces and faculties that lie within ourselves and others.
Actress Emily Blunt — A Power of Intention Wizard
The common denominator between those who do not make it ...and those who rise above the competition to reach superstar success is a self-focused commitment to a burning desire.
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 »
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!
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.
