Simple steps to making the perfect themed gift basketOur passion is making the perfect themed gift baskets such as fruit gift baskets, gift towers, wine gift baskets, gourmet gift baskets, birthday gift baskets for every occasions Jason Azevedo says.
The Origin Of VisionThere is much talk of vision in the business world as well as in personal life. Vision is essential for success in any venture. Where there is no vision, the people perish (Proverbs (29:18). But what is vision and where does it come from? Vision originates in the mind but how does one bring it forth? It is a combination of knowledge wisdom, imagination and brainstorming. We sometimes call it, “thinking outside of the box,†but what exactly is the box? The box might be defined as the conventional way of thinking. That is where imagination comes in. When everything obvious fails to come up with the answer, we must conjure it up from the right brain.
Boost Your Creativity and Make it Work for YouAre you having one of those days (or weeks) where you feel like you have run out of good ideas? Read on for 6 simple tips to get your creativity energy going again.
How To Have Great IdeasGreat ideas in all areas of life can come from anyone. Here is a simple process to generate your own.
Schindler's WayThe same creativity that Oskar Schindler used to save over one thousand people from Nazi tyranny can be used by modern individuals to combat the tyrants of today. This article suggests ways we may all benefit from Schindler's techniques.
5 Ways to Unblock Your CreativityCreativity requires us to journey into the unknown but it’s not a place we find particularly comfortable. Our ‘thinking†brain resists the uncertainty in all kinds of ways. We go blank. We feel empty. These blocks take us out of the creative flow and often when we are on the brink of a breakthrough!
Awaken Your Creative ImaginationThis is a process you can return to from time to time
to generate creative, imaginitive ideas and solutions. It is a fun and effective way to experiment and generate many ideas more quickly than otherwise...
How Well are You Maintaining Your "Creative Home"?Much like an old run-down house with poor central heating, rattling windows and a leaky roof, if you don't take care of yourself creatively – and look after your Creative Home - then slowly and steadily your creative energy will be wasted and you'll be frustrated and struggling to produce the kind of work you want to.
Everything Has Been Done But Mine Is Better!Creative people shouldn't be daunted when someone says their work isn't new or completely original, advises Dr. Gary S. Goodman, sales, service & success coach, and best-selling author of 12 books and the audio program, "The Law of Large Numbers: How To Make Success Inevitable," published by Nightingale-Conant. According to this popular keynote speaker and radio and TV commentator, just the fact that you're offering your work now, and you have a slightly different style, makes your offering unique and valuable!
Meditation and Relaxation to Increase CreativityWhy meditate? Much of the stress of being creative is actually created in the mind chasing its tail. But there are simple practices to help 'calm the puppy'.
Lucid Dreaming - The Lucid Dreaming TechniquesHave you ever had a lucid dream -- a dream in which you knew you were dreaming? If so, you'll know how amazing the experience can be: you can go on wonderful adventures, practice activities in preparation for real life, confront and conquer your fears and even solve problems. Scientists have now shown that lucid dreaming can also help with healing and in trauma therapy. Lucid dreams figure strongly in some religions and spiritual practices, and accounts of transcendental experiences whilst lucid dreaming are legion. This article introduces various lucid dreaming techniques that you can use so that you too can experience lucidity in your dreams -- and thereby enter a whole new universe inside your mind.
You Must Be an ArtistWe are, all of us, meant to create. We are creat-ures, thus it is evident in the world
around us that as a spider spins a web, a bird builds a nest, humans are possessed
of a spiritual and biological mandate to spin and build a world of beauty and
function. The human distinction is the ability to make symbols. Symbolism is the art
of investing the world around us with meaning by expressing the invisible or
intangible through visible or sensuous representation. This is the simplest, the least
unsettling definition of art and creativity.
7 Tax Tips for ArtistsWith tax season coming upon us, I decided to sit down with Amanda Mills of Loose Change, Inc. and capture some of the wisdom she's gained in over 20 years experience as a financial and business management consultant for artists.
Awakening the SensesAs artists, we get to play in the land of the senses as often as we allow ourselves to. And our gift to the world is that we help others to engage their senses through what we create. So how is it that many of us, even artists, have ended up with our senses deadened?
Creative Magic and SerendipityAre coincidences or serendipity cosmic sign posts. How much does Gut Instinct play into creativity? Do we really follow our true destiny or passion or are we all just working for a buck?
Ways to Use Freeform Collage to Boost CreativityExplanation of what freeform collage is and how to use it to boost your creativity whether you're a writer, painter or other type of artist.
Your Playful Imagination - What a JewelNew life and adventure are as close to you as your imagination. It's pure magic. It is
the gate keeper to your spirit of play.
You Love Creating, So Imagine How Much Better It Would Be If You Had Someone To Collaborate WithThe ability to see through an idea long after the enthusiasm in which it was conceived has passed.
Life: Lessons Ad InfinitumLife lessons come in all forms, from trying something new to overcoming difficult situations like the illness of a loved one. Jennifer Louden shares her thoughts on the connections between creativity, struggle, and inspiration.
Creative ActsAn artist's reflections on the development of creative vision.
Creativity Hotel – How Do You Treat YOUR Guests?Every great achievement in the history of humanity started with a single idea. So think for a moment about how some of those ideas may have been treated had they arrived in their initial state at your Creativity Hotel.
Artists Learn To Live With Disappointment, How To Lessen The Impact Of SetbacksOne of the realities of being an artist is that we take risks with our art and often fail in the process. Sometimes things go wrong with the techniques we are using and sometimes we bring failure on ourselves. We imagine making a beautiful piece that will only take a few minutes, which we begin and it ends up taking weeks. Our studio has many projects in the half-finished stage. We had planned to finish that project right away, but it took more time and as we let time pass, the project takes even longer.
Creativity Calling on the Radio!What if there was a secret personal radio channel available only to you? A channel that only you knew the frequency of and only you had the right receiving equipment to pick up the broadcasts?And what if these broadcasts were exactly what you needed to hear? The most exciting and stimulating messages you could possibly want? All the energy and inspiration you need to be as creative as you wish, right there waiting to be tuned into, desperate to communicate their incredible messages and knowledge?
Six Stumbling Blocks to CreativityDescribes the six key issues with fostering creativity in the workplace and how to help encourage employees to be more creative.
How to Fall in Love With Your LifeAsk yourself honestly this question - Are you in love with your life as it is right now?Your life is a partner you're going to be with for the rest of your days. Doesn't it make sense to make that partner as lovable and as pleasurable to spend time with as you can?
Changing the Paradigms in Your LifeChanging the Paradigms in your life is based on eleven basic principals. These principals work together simultaneously and are interconnected, yet separate.
Your Creative Genius: Moving into VisionYou have a creative genius, a gift of God, which was yours at birth. You have the potential to bring this gift to the world in a very special way...
Creative Blocks: How to Get Unstuck!Ever had your creativity hit a brick wall at the worst possible time? Here's how to get
unstuck and get back to business in a few easy steps (without moving the furniture).
Creativity: The Origin of DreamsHow do you unlock your creativity? What significance do dreams have in your life? What meaning do you give to your dreams? Can dreams be a source of guidance and inspiration? What spiritual messages might dreams and visions tell us? Have you ever had your dreams interpreted? These are some of many questions I answer.
Creative Kids Make Intelligent AdultsChildren who get arts experiences at an early age become intelligent, creative adults.