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Archive for Creativity
Exploring Autumn’s Gifts to Creativity
I love Autumn, the crisp air and the nudge the bite that gives me to focus and pay attention. While we enjoy the odd hot day, or look at the leaves that are now falling it is all about being present, and there is a wonderful poem that evokes that I am quoting an excerpt from here. It inspired me to get out and experience the changes in the air, the earth, the trees and in myself and I hope it does the same for you.
How To Have A Holiday Without Going Anywhere!
Staying at home may seem dull, but not if you turn it into a mini-holiday.
Stuck For Ideas – Send Out An Alert!
The power of the Internet can save you much time, but it can also give you access to a much wider range of topics, discussions and ideas than you can possibly get on your own.
Benneacht – Blessing by John O’Donohue
Poetry touches the parts that we often try to avoid, and this poem by John O’Donohue lances through our barriers like a light sabre, but one that heals not harms.
Want To Be A Travel Writer?
If you have a yen to be a travel writer, then I have found a wonderfully inspiring book called ‘It is great to be back on Terra Cotta.’ It will not teach you how to be a travel writer but it should inspire you to dredge up your best, most interesting and quirky moments and see if you have a book or article there
Creative Crosswording
I am pretty sure there is not such a word as crosswording but I couldn’t find anything else to describe what I have used as a creative exercise, inspiration and just plain wonderful way to pass time. I was listening to Desert Island Discs this week and the guest castaway was a famous crossword compiler who well into his 90′s was still going strong – mental stimulation is a great health tonic!
How to Eat Your Words – an Enjoy It
Mm, cake and poetry are my two favourite things and finding a way to combine them is sheer genius. Sally Crabtree is a performance poet whose colourful and quirky style has been delighting audiences around the world and indeed her work was called “Exhilarating!” on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.
Don’t Worry – Be Happy – 7 Simple Strategies That Help
Everyone worries – but not everyone is able to switch it off and relax. Here are some simple tips to help you tackle that persistent worrying that saps your energy, time and health.
Creative Writing Tip from Eric Maisel
Amnerica’s foremost creativity coach shares tips on how to give your creativity a quick boost.
