Writing Exercise: TOOTH FAIRY By Bonnie Neubauer
Do you believe in the Tooth Fairy? Well, you should. She collects old, fallen-out teeth and leaves money for them! Considering how daunting it is to go to the dentist, you'd think more kids would give the Tooth Fairy a break. Read more »
Wild Mind: Living the Writer's Life On NaNoWriMo, Personal Writing Style By Natalie Goldberg—What's your personal writing style? Delve into the meaning of your own writing style. BTW, NaNoWriMo stands for "National Novel Writing Month". A Guided Imagery On Nourishing The Artist Within Have someone read this guided imagery exercise to you as you relax in your chair, couch, etc., and imagine yourself in the setting described. The words should be read calmly by the reader. Give it a try—you'll like it!
Are You Highly Creative? Consider just a few of the 15 questions:
Have you been told you "think too much" or are "too much of a perfectionist"?
Do/did your school teachers berate you for daydreaming or staring out the window?
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the numerous ideas and projects you generate?
Have you been told you are "too sensitive"?
Learn more about your creative spirit.
Flavor 18: Composition From: Flavours of Thought, Recipes for Fresh Thinking—By Tom Evans20 Questions—Be Inspired!
Meet Cynthia Morris, certified coach, writer, speaker and enthusiasm generator.
Fiona Robyn has something to share with you about writing and the fear of failure and overcoming it with these useful tips. Freedom for... What do you really want when you want freedom?—By Kevin Nixon Creativity Triggers for College Students Having taught college students for 30+ years, Edward Glassman, PhD provides guidance to college students about staying creative in school.
"I’m fascinated by how things come into being. From the initial idea to the decisions along the way to make that idea real, I love the creative process. Creating is the most powerful act we can perform. We find so much of ourselves through the creative act. I am dedicated to being of service to help make creating enjoyable and empowering." ~ Cynthia Morris
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"A person may have great technical skill, but without the ability to connect with a deeper source, his work will be uninspiring."
~ Shakti Gawain
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Flavours of Thought Recipe 12: Handling Guilt By Tom Evans
Occasions: When you feel too lucky; if you see others around you suffering; if you have been unkind.
Becoming a Creative Channel By Shakti Gawain
To whatever degree you listen to and follow your intuition, you become a “creative channel” for the higher power of the universe.
Not Just a Number By Peter Clothier
. . . there’s an element of denial in the way we talk and think about our age. In just a couple of months from the moment of this writing, I will celebrate my 75th birthday.
How to Creatively Transform Tragedy, Loss or Change By Ronald Alexander, PhD
In my many years as a mind-body psychotherapist . . . I’ve helped clients see their lives as a canvas for self-expression that could, and should, reflect their personal passions and values.
17 Warm-ups to Stir Your Creativity By Edward Glassman, PhD
Fun creativity triggers to elicit laughter, play, and other child-like goodness.
Writing Exercise: TOOTH FAIRY
