EneRgiA CReatiVA Map: Sacred Poetry - I In the clatter and clamor of our lives, we need ways to connect deeply with our souls. Whenever we feel depleted, poetry invariably refreshes and refuels us. Poets are cheerleaders for our spirits. They lift us up with their enthusiasm, and inspire us to go on no matter what. They notice things we overlook in our haste and hurry, and tutor us in the art of long looking. They open our eyes to the wonders that abound in the natural world, to the enchantments of animals, and the glories in the galaxies. Poets recognize spiritual teachers all around us. This poetry is sacred. April is National Poetry Month and as fine a time as ever to salute and to savor the sacred poetry of some of our favorite poets. — Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Color Psychology by David Johnson Like death and taxes, there is no escaping color. It is ubiquitous. Colors often have different meanings in various cultures. Black Black is the color of authority and power. White Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. Red The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. The most romantic color, pink, is more tranquilizing. Blue The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. Green Currently the most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature. Yellow Cheerful sunny yellow is an attention getter. Purple The color of royalty, purple connotes luxury, wealth, and sophistication. Brown Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Colors of the Flag In the U.S. flag, white stands for purity and innocence. Food for Thought While blue is one of the most popular colors it is one of the least appetizing. Green, brown, and red are the most popular food colors.
50 Things You Need To Give Up Today When you stop chasing the wrong things, you give the right things a chance to catch you. So starting today… Give up trying to be perfect. – The real world doesn’t reward perfectionists, it rewards people who get things done. Read Getting Things Done.Give up comparing yourself to others. – The only person you are competing against is yourself.Give up dwelling on the past or worrying too much about the future. – Right now is the only moment guaranteed to you. Right now is life. Don’t miss it.Give up complaining. – Do something about it.Give up holding grudges. – Grudges are a waste of perfect happiness.Give up waiting. – What we don’t start today won’t be finished by tomorrow. And remember, mistakes make us human, failures help us grow, hope keeps us going and love is the reason we’re alive. Photo by: Ai-lueh Chen Related 60 Empowering Quotes to Help You Get Things Done July 27, 2012 In "Aspirations" 10 Things You Must Give Up to Be Successful June 4, 2012 30 Things to Start Doing for Yourself
11 Steps to Decode the Creative Process Imagine passing through a metro station in Washington DC at rush hour. Imagine watching a violinist with an open case and with a few dollars thrown around and playing a classical tune. Imagine thinking about a street musician making a living by playing music at the subway. Nothing remarkable about the above scenario except that the musician is Joshua Bell, one of the world’s greatest classical musicians. None of the passersby except one recognized Bell that day. What creativity structures, rituals and habits do you have in place to inspire your creative process and how do you place them in context? Let us unlock the mysteries behind the creative process… 1. “When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. We are all creative without exception. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. img
paintingherselfintobeing - Sheri's Blog The 20 Greatest Motivational Quotes Of All Time | A Daring Adventure If you like the following post, you can get an expanded version with 50 quotes as an ebook by signing up for my newsletter in the box on the right. Not only that, but you’ll get the heads up on forthcoming free books and Life Coaching specials as as well as my ebook that takes an in-depth look at goal setting. The 20 Greatest Motivational Quotes Of All Time I was playing about on Twitter the other day when I noticed an exchange about Life Coaching between two people I vaguely know. One person had made a comment (and I paraphrase) “Life Coaches are psychotherapists that can’t be bothered to finish their training” As you can imagine I had to have my say and I was told by the person in question that they managed to learn all they needed to learn about self development from reading blogs and furthermore nobody needed to hire a Life Coach. This exchange had me thinking for the millionth time, “There is no how it is, only how it is for you” 1. 2. Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it.
30 Challenges for 30 Days Did you know that it takes 30 days to form a new habit? The first few days are similar as to how you would imagine the birth of a new river. Full of enthusiasm it gushes forth, only to be met by strong obstacles. The path is not clear yet, and your surroundings don’t agree. Old habits urge you to stay the same. So, take a moment to reflect on the question ‘Who do I want to be in 5 years?’ Check out this short TED talk first to get inspired: Now pick one or more challenges and stick with them! However, be cautioned, picking too many challenges at the same time can easily result in a failure of all of them. #1 Write a I-Like-This-About-You note/text/email each day for someone (Easy) This is the perfect way to let someone else know you care. #2 Talk to one stranger each day (Hard) This is a great one to cure approaching anxiety. #3 Take one picture each day (Hard) This one gets harder nearing the end of the challenge because at one point you will run out of the easy shots. We recommend:
Nuovo e Utile - Teorie e pratiche della creatività. Border & Edge Patterns Border & Edge Patterns Below is pictures and links to the blog with distructions for each of my Border & Edge Patterns. The border patterns are very useful when you are decorating a continuous space or panel. These patterns go around corners easily and will continue for as long as you need. The edge patterns make the outside of your shape a lot more interesting. Border Edge Distructions - HERE Catapilla Legs Distructions - HERE Coral Distructions - HERE Crest Distructions - HERE Deadwood Distructions - HERE Flames Distructions - HERE Heartbeat Distructions - HERE Heartly Distructions - HERE Hearts & Contours Distructions - HERE Hilly Distructions - HERE Inward Scallop Edge Distructions - HERE Jagged Edge Distructions - HERE Leaf Links - HERE Little Hearts Border Distructions - HERE Little Weeds Distructions - HERE Looped Edge Distructions - HERE Multi Distructions - HERE Outward Scallop Edge Distructions - HERE Paprus Distructions - HERE Peeps Distructions - HERE Pods Distructions - HERE
Little Words with Absolutely Huge Meaning - Use Them As children many of us hyped the statement, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Clearly, it doesn’t take long to realize that words have far more weight than we want to realize. They influence thoughts, feelings, actions and states of mind. Even little words often have big meaning. Think about it. Whether you want to land your dream job, improve your friendships, save your marriage or retain your employees; the words you choose can make all the difference. The simplest little words, which we take for granted, have the power to hurt or heal, to inspire or discourage, to help or to hinder. The list below includes 18 examples of little words that have big meaning in the most positive way. Thank youBecause every single one of us longs to feel appreciated, words of gratitude make the heart sing. I hope you’ve enjoyed these little words with big meaning.