A lot of us “older people” feel that there is a dearth of good guidance and support for addressing us as the important culture that we have become. A noted a retirement online newsletter I receive on a regular basis, posted several apparently sound guidelines for improving the experience of aging. The topics, written by a well-known author, included “Thirteen luxuries we deserve after 50,” “Things we are too old to say after 50,” “Things to try at least once after 50,” “Things never to wear again after 50.”
Archive for the 'Creativity' Category
Camping stores to this non-camper represent a fantastic collection of innovation and invention. This article explores the link between camping and creativity, and how to take those lessons into the rest of your non-camping world.
Creativity: Imaginary Board of Directors
Somewhere along the line, I came across the idea of creating an imaginary board of directors. I think it was something that Thomas Edison actually did and I think he was eventually a bit worried about hearing people talking in his head.
Thinking is a process of getting past ignorance and into solutions and ideas. It is needed more today than ever. Instead of following the thoughts of a few, it’s time to do our own thinking through lifelong learning.
Dreams, Consciousness and Creativity
When you dream you are both creating and participating in the dream. But what’s really going on? What are dreams? What are they for and who is the dreamer? How might dreaming reveal a fundamental truth about your reality?
My Style: To Copy or to Be Inspired
If someone is copying your style this article is for you. If you are copying someone else’s style this article is DEFINITELY for you.
The Joy of Movement
Dance on and be happy, dance, dance on, and be free!” (Michele’s song) Here’s a pop quiz and a trick question. What do little children do whenever they get real happy? What do most cultures do to celebrate? What do most of us not do anymore? Jeopardy music, please. And the answer is: they all, but we don’t, dance! Spontaneous movement is often the instant reaction to joy. And, since many of us haven’t danced for a while, maybe we haven’t been joyful for that long, either. Let’s change that, starting right now.
My Flamenco Quilt
I had some time to really think lately as I was taking a walk. I was just thanking God for my life. I was thinking back on my life and where I had started from, I thought, “How did I get here to this place?
Have you heard the expression: “we all have a book in us”? Maybe, deep inside, you’ve been longing to write your own book: tell your life story, do a how-to book to boost your career, write a novel or poetry. But what’s the best strategy to self-publish your first book? Publishing is, indeed, a complex jungle: maybe you’ll strike gold or you can end up being eaten alive. In this article, I’ll show you 10 real-life tips to write and publish your book in today’s world.
Although everyone has a creative side, (known as your ‘right brain’), and a logical side, (known as your ‘left brain’), some people find it a challenge to get in touch with their creative side because they are conditioned to remain on a path which is conventional and proven. Being creative means being prepared to think ‘outside the box’ and think of new and original ways to do things.