Creating Art
It’s a week ago since I returned from my abstract mixed media art course down in Norfolk The course was held in a converted old school house in a cutesy little village called Castle Rising. I was in heaven! It was the first time I had spent a solid day, never mind three whole days, solely painting, drawing and …
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Exercises to help you get creative
“The Creator created us as creators. Most people are afraid of their creativity, because it is a profound opening of the heart and mind. We do not do creativity. It does us. It is a deep surrender that adds art, healing, beauty, and bonding to the world. Creativity is one of life’s gifts that makes us profusely happy.” – Chuck …
Read MoreThings to do before you die
When I moved back to Leeds, after my rather short stint in the country-side I actually felt like my whole world had collapsed inwards. I suddenly found myself back in my home town of Bramley, a far cry from the beauty and open spaces of the countryside surrounding Slaithwaite. One day I’m living on the side of wild and wonderful …
Read MoreDo What You Love. The Time is NOW.
Steve Jobs (1955-2011) I have just come across this seminar that Steve Jobs gave to a group of graduates back in 2005. Reading his words gave me goose bumps down my spine. There is only one thing that we can truly be certain of, and that is death. We will all die, each and every one of us. There …
Read MoreFacing Fears – What have you done today to make you feel proud?
I went to my first every Toast Master event last night and I’m still buzzing from the experience. For me it was a resounding success, so much so, that I’m still skipping around the flat like a total giddy kipper! I’m sure I will calm down soon…. For people out there who have never heard of Toast Masters I will …
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