The Fourth Secret of Creativity
The Second Stage “Whatever you can do or dream you can begin, boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” ~ Goethe All the dreaming in the world won’t get you anywhere without – ACTION Without action you will remain exactly where you are. Nothing will change. Often this is the stage that some of us may come unstuck on. …
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The Third Secret of Creativity
Secret Three There are two stages of creativity. 1. Dreaming 2. Doing Dreaming – “The truth lies in a man’s dreams.” Miguel de Celvantes Like I mentioned at the start of this book, everything starts as a thought, a tiny pin-prick thought in someone’s imagination. You have to give yourself time and ALLOW YOURSELF THE OPPORTUNITY TO DARE TO DREAM. …
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The Second Secret of Creativity
SECRET TWO CREATIVITY IS ABOUT FINDING WHAT YOU LOVE….AND DOING MORE OF IT. Sounds simple doesn’t it? Well it may sound obvious, but actually many of us have forgotten the very things that really light us up. The things that make us feel alive, fun and excite us. Tapping into our own innate creativity is about finding what you love …
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The Place Where You Are Right Now
This place where you are right now God circled on a map for you. Wherever your eyes and arms and heart can move Against the earth and the sky, The Beloved has bowed there – Our beloved has bowed there knowing You were coming. I could tell you a priceless secret about Your real worth, dear pilgrim, But any unkindness …
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10 Things Your Dog Would Tell You
I saw this list shared on Facebook today. It is so simple and moving that I felt compelled to share it here. I invite you to share your thoughts below. 1. My life is likely to last ten to fifteen years. Any separation from you will be painful: remember that before you get me. 2. Give me time to understand what …
Read MoreRelaxation Tips
Planned relaxation calms anxiety and helps your body and mind recover from everyday rush and stress. Music, a long soak in the bath, or a walk in the park do the trick for some people, but for others it’s not so easy. If you feel you need help with learning to relax, try a relaxation or meditation class. Your GP and local …
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How Not To Hurry
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ~ Lao Tzu This Post is written by Leo Babauta @ Zen Habits Consider the above quote from Lao Tzu, (perhaps mythical) father of Taoism: how can it be true? Is it possible to never hurry, but to get everything done? It seems contradictory to our modern world, where everything is a rush, where …
Read MoreBe the Best of Whatever you Are
If you can’t be a pine on the top of the hill, Be a scrub in the valley – but be The best little scrub by the side of the hill; Be a bush if you can’t be a tree. If you can’t be a bush, be a bit of the grass, Some highway happier make; If you can’t be …
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23 Inspirational Quotes
“The consequences of today are determined by the actions of the past. To change your future, alter your decisions today.” ~ Anonymous “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein “And in the end, it’s not the years in …
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38 Lessons From ZEN
38 Lessons I’ve Learned in My 38 Years These lessons come from Leo Babauto @ Zenhabits 1. Always swallow your pride to say you’re sorry. Being too proud to apologize is never worth it — your relationship suffers for no good benefit. 2. Possessions are worse than worthless — they’re harmful. They add no value to your life, and cost …
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