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Amber Starfire - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Amber Lea Starfire is Publisher and Editor of The Writer's Eye Magazine (thewriterseye.com), a freelance writer, professional portrait photographer, bicyclist and mother.
“My lifework, my mission of vision, purpose and opportunity, is to help others realize their own creative, expressive, and physical potential, by helping them develop new ways of thinking and doing. Life is all about finding joy in the journey and is too short to do anything other than live our dreams.” ... [More]
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- Why Limitation Helps You Be More Creative
[Self-Improvement:Creativity] Limitations: None of us like them, yet limitation is the fertile ground in which the seeds of creativity sprout and grow. Without the challenge of limitation, there is no need for creativity. We would never be pushed into seeing things in new ways, because there would be no incentive. When we are limited by circumstance, situation, or supply, we are forced to to work around that barrier in order to accomplish what we want. Challenges, when approached positively, cause us to exercise the muscles of our creative minds.
- Grow Your Intuition - 3 Ways to Access Your Inner Sage
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] We all have intuition, a kind of knowing or sensing of information. Yet, some people seem to be better at tapping into it than others. These people are generally more creative, flexible, independent, and confident - all desirable qualities. So you might be wondering what you can do to improve your intuitive abilities and access your own inner sage.
- How to Understand and Harness Your Unique Creative Genius
[Self-Improvement:Creativity] Creativity is all the rage - fashionably, it's IN and we all want some of it. But what is it and how do we get it? Learn about how you can enhance your own creativity by analyzing your problem-solving skills.
- All of the Above - Why You Don't Have to Choose One Art Form
[Self-Improvement:Creativity] Are you right-brained or left-brained? Scientific or artistic? Introverted or extroverted? It's normal for us to compartmentalize, to think in terms of "right or wrong," "black or white," "either-or," "left-brained or right brained." And it's natural to think you have to define yourself the same way. The truth is, you don't have to choose between your different forms of expression. You CAN do it all.
- How to Nurture & Develop Your Natural Creativity
[Self-Improvement:Creativity] Creativity is not a talent which is divinely dispensed to a few, but a trait we all own. And all of us, whether particularly gifted or not, need to nurture and develop our creative abilities in order to grow towards our potential. Here are three ways to help you care for and enhance your natural creativity.
- 5 Reasons to Practice Gratitude
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] In the United States, the holiday season helps us to remember all the things for which we are grateful. This year, why not start a daily gratitude practice? Here are five great reasons why a daily attitude of gratitude is important.
- Change - The Secret to Coping
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] There's an old saying: "The only constant in life is change." If that's true, and I believe it is, you'd think that we'd all be quite adept at living our lives in the midst of a changing world. Yet, mention the word "change," and people get worried. Even when we seek change - in government, in law, or in our own personal lives - when the change actually occurs, we often have a difficult time adjusting to it. The secret to understanding how to successfully cope with change is actually quite simple, and this article gives you the tools you need.
- Self-Publishing - 3 Ways to Look at It
[Writing-and-Speaking:Publishing] You've spent a good deal of your time and energy writing a book, and now you'd like to get it published. You've been thinking about this for a long time. Maybe you've even sent queries to agents and publishers, with nothing but negative responses. Now, you're leaning towards publishing on your own, but aren't sure where to start. To help you get started, this article compares the benefits and drawbacks of three self-publishing options.
- Getting Published - Things to Do and Things to Avoid
[Writing-and-Speaking:Book-Marketing] Maximize your chance of success. Before submitting your article or story to a publication, consider the following list of the top five things to avoid and the top five things to do. Your editor will love you for it.
- Journal Writing - 3 Steps to Deepen Your Practice
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] Almost any kind of writing, can be considered spiritual if, through it, spiritual issues are raised. It is in this way that regular journal writing can, like yoga, prayer, or meditation, enhance your spiritual growth. Following the three steps outlined in this article will help you to dig deeper into your subconscious, become more aware of how emotions affect you physically, and expand your level of self-knowledge.
- Writing Critique Groups - How and Why to Join One
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] You're a writer, you're trying to be a writer, or you're becoming a writer - however you think about yourself, participating in a writing critique group can benefit you. This article tells you why it's a good idea and how to go about it.
- 7 Steps to Getting More Done
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] There's no doubt about it. Life is busy, and it seems there's never enough time for everything. If you have difficulty getting organized, tend to procrastinate, or just feel that you don't accomplish enough, the following 7 steps, when followed on a regular basis, are guaranteed to help you get more done and may even make your life easier.
- Ways to Transition to Working From Home
[Home-Based-Business] Do you dream of someday working from home, but don't know how to begin? Here are four things to consider and four plans of action to help you turn our dreams into reality.
- Sleep - Who Needs It?
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] Have you ever thought it would be wonderful if you didn't need to sleep? Or, at least, didn't need to sleep so much? Think of all the things you could accomplish at 2:00 a.m. when the world is quiet and you have time for yourself. How much sleep do you really need?
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