http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Self-Improvement:Creativity EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ It's amazing where good ideas come from. They might come while you are singing in the shower or walking your dog, they might come at 3 in the morning or while you are driving your car, but the rest of the ideas can come from brainstorming. There are a lot of books about brainstorming, mind mapping and how to be a generally better thinker. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:00:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-to-Get-Ideas?&id=2527885 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-to-Get-Ideas?&id=2527885 Michael Jackson - gone and yet eternalized by what he did best- singing, dancing, entertaining. He was masterful in his realm, breaking new ground in the industry as a child star, an African-American and stellar performer. His self-expression was strong, defined and uniquely his own while in his element. Notice, however, how many troubles he had outside his field of specialization, just like others such as Princess Diana. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:25:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Living-Legacy-of-Two-Legends&id=2533100 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Living-Legacy-of-Two-Legends&id=2533100 In the spirit of Dr. Schweitzer's Reverence for Life, I continue to search for pivotal ways to make a difference. My approach is through what I call 'Creative Living', where I make choices and live a lifestyle that captures the essence of creativity- routinely looking to break from routines (notice the structure in my free-flow?), being open to new perspectives, pushing the boundaries of my comfort zone and always seeking connections to come up with new ideas or solutions in order to add value. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:08:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Living-a-La-Albert-Schweitzer&id=2534123 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Living-a-La-Albert-Schweitzer&id=2534123 Linking the idea of intentional focus with being creative seems counter-intuitive; almost moronic! It's actually FUN! Where F stands for Focus, U stands for Unleash, and N stands for Narrow. Read more here. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:56:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Focused-Creativity-is-F-U-N!&id=2325622 http://ezinearticles.com/?Focused-Creativity-is-F-U-N!&id=2325622 Living in Creative Flow requires a certain amount of movement, and movement implies change, even if it is just a shift in placement of the same things. And yet most people will balk at the notion of change. We value both, creative flow and constancy, so how can we reconcile the two? Let's probe a little. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:50:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Flow-Ever-Changing,-Never-Changing&id=2534091 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Flow-Ever-Changing,-Never-Changing&id=2534091 When we are out in the world doing our thing, living creatively to our highest and best use of our talents and skills, we create ripples amongst the people and places we touch. This then can spread to impact people they touch, and beyond them in ways we'll never know. And when your efforts merge with mine, or someone else's, the possibility of amplification of effort exists. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:49:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Living-Causes-a-Ripple-Effect&id=2534099 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Living-Causes-a-Ripple-Effect&id=2534099 What did the Wizard of Oz have that Dorothy, the Tinman, the Lion and the Scarecrow didn't? In simple terms, he knew they already possessed whatever they thought they lacked. It took them going on a journey of experiential discovery to gain the feedback, self-awareness and eventual self-confidence they each needed. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:25:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pulling-Back-the-Wizards-Curtain-on-Creativity&id=2534594 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pulling-Back-the-Wizards-Curtain-on-Creativity&id=2534594 In your best Alfie singing voice, go for it- "What's it all about....?" Who is to say? Who is to know, really? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:23:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whats-Creative-Living-All-About,-Alfie?&id=2534567 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whats-Creative-Living-All-About,-Alfie?&id=2534567 It behooves us as professionals to deliberately find and then design out potential risks and limitations. Sometimes these can only be done by experts who are fully aware of the full story- at face value and considering implications beyond the obvious. In our Creative Situation Room, armed with creativity tools exercised within a creative mindset, we can hunt for the pitfalls, ask the hard questions and force the issue among well-informed colleagues before we enter the real-world marketplace. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:43:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ignorance-Isnt-Always-Creative-Bliss&id=2534068 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ignorance-Isnt-Always-Creative-Bliss&id=2534068 Chaos breeds creativity? Well, yes, although that's only part of the story, and popularized by the notion of the absent minded professor. This possibility is a characteristic of the brain based on it being an asymmetric self-organizing patterning system. To illustrate what I mean, let me tell you a story I read today in a financial newsletter. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:22:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Chaos-Breeds-Creativity-Why-is-That?&id=2533975 http://ezinearticles.com/?Chaos-Breeds-Creativity-Why-is-That?&id=2533975 We live in an age of socially conscious multi-talented people of all ages who are brimming with good will. Younger people refuse to be chained to a career, let alone a desk, which stifles their creative verve and desire to contribute on a global level. Those more advanced in years are not about to be put out to pasture before our time- not without squeezing out every last vestige of well-earned skill, experience and networking that could be put to good use in the wider world beyond the boardroom. We are ripe for using our lifestyle in creative living as the springboard for expressing our lives as a Living Legacy. We refuse to wait until on our deathbed to make our mark on the wider world. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:09:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Life-As-a-Masterpiece-and-Legacy-in-the-Making&id=2532237 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Life-As-a-Masterpiece-and-Legacy-in-the-Making&id=2532237 Creative people, introvert and extrovert alike, tend to be idea-generators. It's fun; it's inspiring and motivating to have an abundance of ideas and projects. However, the follow-through can sometimes be lacking, and then inspiration turns into frustration. Here are my top tips (with my introvert-perspective). Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:19:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Introverts-So-Many-Ideas,-So-Little-Time&id=2509277 http://ezinearticles.com/?Introverts-So-Many-Ideas,-So-Little-Time&id=2509277 Why not be a conscious creator? Why not deliberately change what we do not like in our lives? We can do it with focused attention, belief in our power and determination to make a change for the better. It takes responsibility, imagination and a passionate desire to transform our lives. We are always creating unconsciously. Why not create consciously? Let us honor who we are. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:19:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Picture-is-Worth-a-Thousand-Words&id=2506646 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Picture-is-Worth-a-Thousand-Words&id=2506646 You already use essential oil to lubricate your libido; why not put essential oil to use lubricating your imagination, insight, and creativity, too? You have developed a serious case of blogophilia. If you did not blog it, it did not happen. You have heard stories about blogs turned to movies and mini-series. But you unfortunately have also begun to recognize just how many gazillion spaces populate the blogosphere, and you want yours to become the one attracting legions of loyal visitors, who always beg and plead for more. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:55:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Essential-Oil-Uses-in-Your-Creative-Processes&id=2521245 http://ezinearticles.com/?Essential-Oil-Uses-in-Your-Creative-Processes&id=2521245 There are many Wells of Inspiration available to us at any given time. When I refer to Inspiration, I mean the state of mind that can lead to great art, and also to that feeling that makes one want to commit to living their life as a work of Art. Not only a means to an ends but a goal unto itself- to live an Inspired Life! To support that noble goal I have gathered together this list of 15 places that you may go when you could use a dip in the Well. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:11:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?15-Great-Inspiration-Sources&id=2392351 http://ezinearticles.com/?15-Great-Inspiration-Sources&id=2392351 Creative Journalling is an exciting way to listen to your inner voice. The creative part allows you to be free to journal however you want to. Continued Journalling over a period of time may be helpful in finding a clearer sense of purpose or vision for your life. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:22:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Journalling&id=2001632 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Journalling&id=2001632 This article will talk about fun ideas to do with kids at home or locally that will inspire their creative sides. From writing, to drawing, there are lots of activities that will foster a creative spirit in kids. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:17:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fun-Ideas-For-Kids-to-Foster-Creativity&id=2511072 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fun-Ideas-For-Kids-to-Foster-Creativity&id=2511072 For years mankind has been using its imagination to create and develop things to improve their surroundings. We have used our imagination to creatively use and harness the power of fire, electricity, wealth, etc...However, over the last fifty years alone, people's imaginations have created and developed more things then in all of human history. With the use of your imagination you can achieve any desire you have. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:33:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Rich-Imagination-That-Could-Be-Worth-Millions!&id=2505038 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Rich-Imagination-That-Could-Be-Worth-Millions!&id=2505038 Have you ever wanted a really easy way to break through any problem you face? I mean virtually any problem - financial, personal, relationships. Then read on and I'll show you a simple creative thinking tool that will enlist the help of your super smart subconscious mind in solving any problem you ask it. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:56:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Thinking-Skills-How-to-Get-Great-Ideas-Just-by-Walking-Around&id=2488328 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Thinking-Skills-How-to-Get-Great-Ideas-Just-by-Walking-Around&id=2488328 To create something unique, something new, it is essential to connect with your authentic voice -- your highest level of creativity, your intuitive brilliance. One of the ways to do that is to shift out of your normal routine to juice up your creativity machines. To be different, and to do different. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:08:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Be-Different,-Do-Different&id=2495428 http://ezinearticles.com/?Be-Different,-Do-Different&id=2495428 Everyday has potential for inspiration. Be open to opportunities, express yourself, share your creative voice. For me it starts with the morning, good coffee, tunes and crazy outfits. I experiment with... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:37:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Life-by-Design-Be-Provocative,-Explore-Boundaries,-Be-More-Than-Ordinary&id=2481194 http://ezinearticles.com/?Life-by-Design-Be-Provocative,-Explore-Boundaries,-Be-More-Than-Ordinary&id=2481194 Artistic audacity, then, has nothing to do with being "shocking" - putting crucifixes in jars of urine, etc.. It is, rather, simply the attitude of independence that every artist needs to cultivate in order to keep his work from leading him into disappointment, on the one hand, or becoming co-opted by advertising, on the other. This type of audacity is a mindset that lacks any hint of aggression - it is, in fact, actually a type of gentleness, since it is based on the idea that art places no burdens on anyone and requires nothing of others. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:17:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Audacity-Misunderstanding-and-the-Creative-Life&id=2480314 http://ezinearticles.com/?Audacity-Misunderstanding-and-the-Creative-Life&id=2480314 When we say creativity, what comes up to our mind is almost always art... or fantasy authors... or professional areas such as music, fashion, marketing, graphic design... Though, creativity is much more than this. It involves and improves ALL aspects of our life. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:06:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-is-Not-Just-For-Artists-Be-Creative-to-Think-and-Live-Better&id=2480352 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-is-Not-Just-For-Artists-Be-Creative-to-Think-and-Live-Better&id=2480352 Artists always implicitly understand that the "work" involved in doing art often has no identifiable output. Similarly, they also understand that this truth goes against the grain of how "work" works in our culture. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:43:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Economy-Unburdening-the-Mind-and-Creative-Life&id=2480334 http://ezinearticles.com/?Economy-Unburdening-the-Mind-and-Creative-Life&id=2480334 Creativity is the ability to bring something new into existence. It is born out of creative ideas; and ideas are by-product of thinking. To enhance your creativity, you need an idea to pursue, and ideas seldom materialize accidentally. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:21:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Unlock-Your-Creativity&id=2458934 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Unlock-Your-Creativity&id=2458934 "Creativity" and "innovation" are not synonymous; there is a clear and important distinction between them. It is especially critical for businesses to understand this distinction before attempting to institute a new organization-wide innovation imitative. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:02:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-and-Innovation-Theyre-Not-the-Same&id=2481436 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-and-Innovation-Theyre-Not-the-Same&id=2481436 The majority of people are doing things in life that only provide them with moments of happiness and some small successes. Why is that they only have a few moments of happiness and small successes? Shouldn't we be living our life almost in entirety with the fulfillment of happiness and success barring some of the tragic and sad things that happen to us. There is a key to fulfillment. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:01:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Passion-For-Living-a-Life-With-the-Fulfillment-of-Happiness-and-Success&id=1796449 http://ezinearticles.com/?Passion-For-Living-a-Life-With-the-Fulfillment-of-Happiness-and-Success&id=1796449 Can you imagine a day without art? For many of us, it's the arts that get us through the day. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:38:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Day-Without-Art&id=2476091 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Day-Without-Art&id=2476091 Did you know that creativity is essential to your personal happiness as well as your happiness at work? But... If you don't think you are creative, don't despair. Read this article to learn how to jump start your creative juices and start energizing your life today. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:58:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-is-Your-Key-to-Happiness-and-Success-Learn-Five-Ways-to-Become-More-Creative&id=2153395 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-is-Your-Key-to-Happiness-and-Success-Learn-Five-Ways-to-Become-More-Creative&id=2153395 Think of your current projects, ideas or callings and ask yourself, "Where in the cycle am I with this?" Identifying where you are for each task or project is a powerful first step in knowing how to proceed. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:59:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Are-You-in-the-Cycle?&id=2471030 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Are-You-in-the-Cycle?&id=2471030 Every man has a creative ability; your imaginative power is your creative ability. Of all the creatures of God, only man has creative ability. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:23:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Creative-Ability&id=2470941 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Creative-Ability&id=2470941 Creativity gets better and better with practice. The more you "poke around" beyond z, the more fascinating and successful your life will become. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:45:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Becoming-More-Creative&id=2470279 http://ezinearticles.com/?Becoming-More-Creative&id=2470279 From the beginning of time, poetry has been a means for people to express their deepest emotions and create healing in ritual and ceremony. In Greek mythology, we know that Asclepius, the God of Healing, was the son of Apollo, god of poetry. Hermes served as messenger between the two worlds to communicate between the gods and humanity. He carried the caduceus, "the winged rod with two serpents intertwined, which has become a symbol of the medical profession" (Poplawski, 75). Poems have also been viewed as carriers of messages from the unconscious to the conscious mind. Wherever people gather to mark a moment, they speak from heart to heart, with poetry. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:41:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Therapeutic-Benefit-of-Poetry&id=2284631 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Therapeutic-Benefit-of-Poetry&id=2284631 We were all born with the potential to be creative and innovative. Admittedly for some people it may be easy because of natural talent, but for others it will take practice and commitment. However, it is possible once you put some effort into it. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:06:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Unleash-Your-Creativity-and-Innovativeness-Part-2&id=2469520 http://ezinearticles.com/?Unleash-Your-Creativity-and-Innovativeness-Part-2&id=2469520 Everyone has it, even though they don't realize it - the ability to be innovative. You may wonder how someone can be so creative. You admire the work of artists, inventors, graphic artists, but you too can be creative and innovative. You just need to develop it. Everyone has the ability to be creative as it is something we are all born with. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:48:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Unleash-Your-Creativity-and-Innovativeness-Part-1&id=2469301 http://ezinearticles.com/?Unleash-Your-Creativity-and-Innovativeness-Part-1&id=2469301 Many people think drawing is a difficult thing to do, if not impossible. It is even believed to be only for the gifted. This assumption is not totally true. Even though it is true that some people are gifted, but virtually any skill can be learnt if we are ready to input the time and energy needed. In the real sense, drawing is just another skill like driving, at first it may seem hard, but with time it gets easier. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:08:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Anybody-Can-Learn-To-Draw&id=2459713 http://ezinearticles.com/?Anybody-Can-Learn-To-Draw&id=2459713 Are you having trouble using creative visualization to get what you really want? You may have heard that if you are clearly able to visualize something with faith that you will have no trouble. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:30:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mastering-Creative-Visualization&id=2459085 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mastering-Creative-Visualization&id=2459085 "Lateralization" refers to the mental capacity to use both creative and logical skills, depending on the nature of the problem or issue to be dealt with. Those who use logic alone are as limited as those who use creativity alone. The article encourages the use of both sets of skills. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:48:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Increase-Your-Creative-Output&id=2453229 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Increase-Your-Creative-Output&id=2453229 Alpha brainwaves are a very healthy state of mind. They are responsible for higher performance levels, better health, and more inspired creative moments. Learn how you can benefit from alpha brain waves and binaural beats recordings. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:13:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Explore-the-Power-of-Alpha-Brain-Waves-For-Superior-Performance&id=2453168 http://ezinearticles.com/?Explore-the-Power-of-Alpha-Brain-Waves-For-Superior-Performance&id=2453168 Work and play are both creative activities and truly creative work is in and of itself play. For work is a calling that tells us we need to do such creativity in order to fully birth ourselves. True work is a calling forth from the depths of our souls; a release of the spirit to fly in its grandeur. Work that is prophetic is a calling by God, a calling to utilize our imagination, a calling to expand ourselves to the utmost possibility. Creative work makes our hearts soar; it is about healing. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:57:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-of-Work-and-Play&id=2445059 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-of-Work-and-Play&id=2445059 According to me creativity is channelizing radiant energetic activity through intelligent and vivacious initiative taken by you. Each one of us has a little creative corner somewhere within us, we just need to dig it out and unleash its power. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:03:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recharging-the-Creative-Cells&id=1523571 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recharging-the-Creative-Cells&id=1523571 According to the popular online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, daydreams are the visionary fantasies of happy thoughts, hopes and ambitions enjoyed while one is awake. Think of it as creative visualization without the relaxation part. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:58:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-How-Your-Daydreams-May-Be-Hurting-Your-Artistic-Success&id=2436506 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-How-Your-Daydreams-May-Be-Hurting-Your-Artistic-Success&id=2436506 I was stalemated, dried up pool of absolutely no inspiration whatsoever. OK, so it wasn't that bad, but let me tell you, I hit a creative "wall". Running through my park lane of creativity, I felt I was going at a reasonable pace when POW! I woke up the next morning and felt all of the creative energy was gone. Drained out of me like a helium balloon deflating in mid air. Where did it go? How long would it be before I got it back? I had been down this road before, but not like this. I had experienced ups and downs on the creative roller coaster, but this was a downer like no other. What was I going to do to get it back? Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:17:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-Creative-and-Get-Out!-The-Fresh-Air-Will-Do-Your-Inspiration-Good!&id=2443726 http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-Creative-and-Get-Out!-The-Fresh-Air-Will-Do-Your-Inspiration-Good!&id=2443726 To be successful in business these days, whether you work for a company or for yourself, you must be able to come up with new, bright ideas to make the business more successful. Every man-made object in the World began as an idea in someone's head, and because the idea was turned into action, we are able to benefit from someone's thoughts. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:16:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Sure-Fire-Steps-to-Be-More-Creative&id=1834801 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Sure-Fire-Steps-to-Be-More-Creative&id=1834801 When your creativity is at a low, and you need to overcome a problem, then you need inspiration to get those creative juices flowing. Try some of these ideas and solve those issues with innovative solutions. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:29:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Creativity-and-Innovation-Needs-a-Boost&id=2417551 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Creativity-and-Innovation-Needs-a-Boost&id=2417551 Are you stuck with the same two or three colors for everything you own and every room where you live? Do you wish you could do something different but don't trust yourself or know where to start? You like many more colors than you know, and you can discover what they are with this easy and fun exercise. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:30:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Discover-Your-True-Colors&id=2413532 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Discover-Your-True-Colors&id=2413532 Some myths are meant to keep you down, others to destroy everything you own. Some fantasies are meant to make you small, others to reduce you to nothing at all. There are plenty of myths to choose from. If you wish to give up your future, go ahead and pick up a fantasy. On the other hand, if you believe that there must be a better choice, look around and find your own voice. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:05:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-The-Wave-That-Will-Take-You-Higher&id=2413044 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-The-Wave-That-Will-Take-You-Higher&id=2413044 Creative problem-solving is the technique of looking at your problem from a completely different perspective. It is a process of allowing yourself to let go of your inhibitions, prejudices, stumbling blocks and opening your mind to new solutions. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:01:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Problem-Solving-Tips&id=2412711 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Problem-Solving-Tips&id=2412711 Another easy way of injecting and sprinkling creativity during team building activities is by performing some fun group creativity exercises. When thinking about these activities, not only will it allow alliance and network, but it can also test the team members' artistic skills. Or you can also check if everybody is already comfortable prior to commencing the creativity exercises. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:51:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Feeling-Uncreative?-Try-the-Fun-Side-of-Creativity-Exercises!&id=2421664 http://ezinearticles.com/?Feeling-Uncreative?-Try-the-Fun-Side-of-Creativity-Exercises!&id=2421664 Many folks today talk about collaboration and in doing so often conceive of a group of people sharing ideas and concepts, each one coming from a different perspective and bringing themselves together as one in a collective consciousness. Interestingly enough, you should be asking yourself why so many people are needed to think? Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:35:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cross-Pollinate-Your-Mind!&id=2417063 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cross-Pollinate-Your-Mind!&id=2417063 Notice how each particle moves. Notice how everyone has just arrived here From a journey. Notice how each wants a different food. Notice how the stars vanish as the sun comes up, And how all streams stream toward the ocean. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:31:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Special-Plates&id=2412471 http://ezinearticles.com/?Special-Plates&id=2412471 Ever have a great idea-an idea so big and grand that, for a split second, it makes the universe feel full of possibility? Maybe it's an idea for a business you could start, or a dream to spend a year traveling around the world, or a vision that you could be an artist or writer. For just a moment, all limits and rules drop away and it feels as though anything can happen. Fri, 29 May 2009 09:20:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Easy-Ways-to-Turn-Ideas-Into-Reality&id=2401784 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Easy-Ways-to-Turn-Ideas-Into-Reality&id=2401784 There are many Wells of Inspiration available to us at any given time. When I refer to Inspiration, I mean the state of mind that can lead to great art, and also to that feeling that makes one want to commit to living their life as a work of Art. Not only a means to an ends but a goal unto itself- to live an Inspired Life! To support that noble goal I have gathered together this list of 15 places that you may go when you could use a dip in the Well. Fri, 29 May 2009 08:48:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?15-Great-Inspiration-Sources&id=2392351 http://ezinearticles.com/?15-Great-Inspiration-Sources&id=2392351 Alpha brainwaves are the connection between the high consciousness state of Beta and the entrance to the subconscious level of Theta. Alpha is a state of relaxation but also a level of alertness. They are the dominant brainwaves and are typically the strongest. Being able to put one's self into the alpha brainwave range can enable a person to improve many facets of their lives. Thu, 28 May 2009 14:28:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mastering-Alpha-Brainwaves-Will-Release-the-Power-of-Your-Mind&id=2321980 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mastering-Alpha-Brainwaves-Will-Release-the-Power-of-Your-Mind&id=2321980 As summer fast approaches; most of us are looking forward to taking some time off and spending it with family and friends. However, unscheduled breaks can extend well beyond the time they should. While it's not only acceptable, but also ideal to take a break and celebrate the season with our families and loved ones; if you feel that your writing has taken a back seat for longer than necessary; now's a good time to re-asses how you can get it back on track. Wed, 27 May 2009 13:30:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Tips-to-Staying-Creative-During-Summer&id=2390660 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Tips-to-Staying-Creative-During-Summer&id=2390660 Be a Vessel of Encouragement and Inspiration! Everyday you have the ability to inspire someone. Adults and Children alike. The magical words of color, shape, & sound all play a part in the enchanting world of creativity. Our mind are brilliant and ripe with productivity each and every second of the day, it is where we act on the ideas that make us who we are. Wed, 27 May 2009 13:20:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Encourage-and-Inspire-All-to-Create&id=2240290 http://ezinearticles.com/?Encourage-and-Inspire-All-to-Create&id=2240290 When we create something, we expect people to appreciate our creation. And the appreciation of creativity is shown in different ways. It can be with a simple pat on the shoulder, a thumb's up or a wink of an eye. But have you experienced when your creation was being ignored by people? Especially from those you expect to value your work more? Tue, 26 May 2009 10:29:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-Creative-in-Our-Own-Way&id=1681429 http://ezinearticles.com/?Being-Creative-in-Our-Own-Way&id=1681429 Ever wondered to yourself if you can be creative? How can one be more imaginative? Or more importantly, why do we want to be creative? If the answer is not deep enough, then the chances of us truly becoming one is quite remote. Tue, 26 May 2009 10:25:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?This-Thing-We-Call-Creativity&id=1697680 http://ezinearticles.com/?This-Thing-We-Call-Creativity&id=1697680 Several brainstorming books and hypnosis CDs for creativity activities are available these days. But then, there are other ways to seek inspiration while working with other people without using all these. Here we have some ways of working with others. The more classic solution is trying to set up and building a formal creativity session. Tue, 26 May 2009 10:19:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-Activities-to-Stimulate-Working-With-Others&id=1765811 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-Activities-to-Stimulate-Working-With-Others&id=1765811 We are all been given the ability to be creative in any which way we could be even if we realize it or not. There are five easy guides in how to get these imaginative ideas flow freely and effortlessly like the wind. Tue, 26 May 2009 09:59:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Beginners-Guide-to-Be-More-Creative&id=1793878 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Beginners-Guide-to-Be-More-Creative&id=1793878 In Napoleon Hill's classic book Think and Grow Rich, it explains that there are two proficiencies of imagination namely, creative imagination and synthetic imagination. Also, as outlined by Denis Waitley in his Seeds of Greatness, it becomes significant and essential to learn precisely how every aptitude works and know that one is hugely a component of the right brain hemisphere and one a component of the left brain hemisphere. Tue, 26 May 2009 09:53:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Make-Your-Imagination-Work-to-Your-Advantage&id=1818724 http://ezinearticles.com/?Make-Your-Imagination-Work-to-Your-Advantage&id=1818724 3 -tips to Increasing Creativity can be a benefit for all, not just to people in the artistic profession. Creativity can help you in all the aspects of your life. Love, Career, Family, Passions, etc. Mon, 25 May 2009 06:10:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Tips-to-Increasing-Creativity&id=2379424 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Tips-to-Increasing-Creativity&id=2379424 A "Creationship " is a relationship based on creating. It is the result of two or more people synergizing their energy to bring novelty and beauty into being. Similar to a romantic relationship (whose union results in a human child), a creationship comes together from a different kind of attraction and its union births non-human children such as CD's and plays. Because they are juicy and fulfilling and contribute not to overpopulation but to innovation and inspiration, I think that creationships may be one of the cornerstones of a positive future. Sun, 24 May 2009 21:22:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creationships-Collaboration-in-the-Arts-and-The-Art-of-Collaboration&id=2379404 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creationships-Collaboration-in-the-Arts-and-The-Art-of-Collaboration&id=2379404 Jason Clarke, it is said, flunked senior high school getting the lowest grades in his school's history. What a failure! Well, he's paid that now, teaching many company heads and countless others how to capture their creativity and solve the world's problems through his 'Minds at Work' venture. Sat, 23 May 2009 13:44:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Steps-to-a-Creative-Mind&id=2380882 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Steps-to-a-Creative-Mind&id=2380882 Who would have thought that an acting hobby could teach you valuable spiritual lessons? Creating anything, including a character for an audience, opens you up to incredible opportunities and possibilities - read on to find out how. Thu, 21 May 2009 15:15:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?All-the-Worlds-a-Stage-Writing-the-Script-For-Your-Life&id=2370851 http://ezinearticles.com/?All-the-Worlds-a-Stage-Writing-the-Script-For-Your-Life&id=2370851 Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by the magnitude of a project or projects that you want to accomplish in a day? Do you flit from one thing to the next without really productively achieving anything of value, only to find yourself at the end of the day asking, "What did I do all day?" Are you then left with the feeling that you wasted a whole day away of doing . . . not a lot? You're not alone. Thu, 21 May 2009 11:21:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Set-a-Timer-to-Save-Your-Creative-Day&id=2368485 http://ezinearticles.com/?Set-a-Timer-to-Save-Your-Creative-Day&id=2368485 This article draws a very important distinction for the artistic endeavor. Why is it important to distinguish between a creative process orientation and a creative product orientation? Creative Process an open ended, messy, experimental exploration. It is about playing with your materials, both internal and external and seeing where they take you. It is not trying to prove anything, and thus is innocent, like a child's scribbles and mudpies. Thu, 21 May 2009 09:54:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Process-Vs-Product&id=2367713 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Process-Vs-Product&id=2367713 Color isn't just what comes out of a paint can or box of crayons, it is all around us. Color is in advertising, fashion, retail, food, furniture, nature and, well, everything! Mastering the psychology, the placement and even the tint can mean a major boost in your marketing and your branding. Thu, 21 May 2009 08:45:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Color-Want-to-Spur-Creativity?-Just-Add-Purple!&id=2275351 http://ezinearticles.com/?Color-Want-to-Spur-Creativity?-Just-Add-Purple!&id=2275351 Think creativity is just for others? Yet have a feeling you'd like to try something new? Whether you are in an artist's way workshop or solo, you'll find supportive ideas for your creative process no matter what your age, stage or story. Your creativity will flow into a sweet top 100 list guaranteed to up-lift your spirits. You'll 'feel' the sense of possibility, you'll start the vibration of 'yes' and you may be surprised with the fresh, bright ideas that make it on to that list. Yes you can! Thu, 21 May 2009 07:42:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Does-Creativity-Have-to-Do-With-Discouragement,-Love-and-Courage?-Are-You-Ready-For-Your-Top-100?&id=2364457 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Does-Creativity-Have-to-Do-With-Discouragement,-Love-and-Courage?-Are-You-Ready-For-Your-Top-100?&id=2364457 Finding who you really are at a deeper level, gives you back your voice that you may have lost during your childhood. As a creative, it is critical that our work is original. This article is a portion of my journey from self-effacement to an acceptance of my intrinsic self-worth. Wed, 20 May 2009 15:17:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-Your-Self-Worth-Through-Self-Awareness&id=2362388 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-Your-Self-Worth-Through-Self-Awareness&id=2362388 In essence, as a society we have lost touch with our True Creative Selves and have opted instead to focus on judging and promoting only that marketable manifestation of the creative self - that which can be sold. We no longer honor the artist, musician, writer, dancer and poet within each of us, but instead have created tiny, elite sectors in society in which a chosen few are selected to carry the creative torch to market on behalf of the rest of us. In allowing this to happen, we have sold our collective creative souls; not to the devil perhaps, but to a society in which we have condemned ourselves to live in the absence of our own creative potential. Mon, 18 May 2009 10:23:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organic-Creativity-Vs-Social-Conformity-Celebrating-Our-Creative-Souls&id=2356639 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organic-Creativity-Vs-Social-Conformity-Celebrating-Our-Creative-Souls&id=2356639 Why is repetition so important in creativity? Partly, it helps us to discover our personal rhythms and know them more intimately. This knowledge saves time, maximizes our energy and creativity. Fri, 15 May 2009 15:55:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-Explored-Enhancement-Through-Repetition&id=2350329 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-Explored-Enhancement-Through-Repetition&id=2350329 How many times have you seen or read "The Secret," or how many millions of times have you heard about the "Law of Attraction"? Too many to count? The fact Googling "law of attraction" yields several million results is an indication of the huge interest. Why such a huge interest in the law of attraction? Fri, 15 May 2009 13:08:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Become-an-Unstoppable-Force-of-Creation-in-Your-Life&id=2348510 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Become-an-Unstoppable-Force-of-Creation-in-Your-Life&id=2348510 In my conversations with artists, actors, writers, singers and musicians I've noticed a pattern of three 'sinkholes' that suck the creative energy right out of a person. There are various nuances and sub-categories within the top three but for the sake of brevity I've sorted the big energy drainers into three funnels. Fri, 15 May 2009 08:41:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-3-Creative-Sinkholes&id=2344791 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-3-Creative-Sinkholes&id=2344791 The power of creativity is not some magical gift reserved for the artistic geniuses among us. Once we learn its secrets, we may develop our creativity and focus it inward, upon our own lives - to re-create ourselves from the inside out and free us from the limitations of our past. Fri, 15 May 2009 08:11:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Unlock-the-Power-of-Your-Creativity-and-Set-Your-Life-on-Fire!&id=2325696 http://ezinearticles.com/?Unlock-the-Power-of-Your-Creativity-and-Set-Your-Life-on-Fire!&id=2325696 Creativity breeds happiness. At least Psychology Today says so. But Robert Hanson writes in Business Week Online that "most people are inclined to be more creative on the job than would be truly productive," and thus "to succeed in academia, my graduate students and I had to learn to be less creative than we were initially inclined to be. Wed, 13 May 2009 16:55:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-a-Day-of-Creativity&id=2333788 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-a-Day-of-Creativity&id=2333788 Learning strokework can add to your own creativity. It will allow you to create your own designs. Wed, 13 May 2009 15:02:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ribbon-Strokes&id=2331455 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ribbon-Strokes&id=2331455 The ability to create is called 'Creativity.' Do you think IQ has anything to do with creativity? If your answer is yes then think again! Wed, 13 May 2009 10:18:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?IQ-and-Creativity&id=2330360 http://ezinearticles.com/?IQ-and-Creativity&id=2330360 We live in a society which celebrates celebrity and expects them to live large. We seek to live vicariously through them. We also castrate any non-celebrity who we think is getting 'too big for their britches.' What's going on here? Creative living is a threat to many who don't have the fortitude to make the effort required to 'look good' and go after their big dreams. Wed, 13 May 2009 10:02:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Investment-in-Creative-Living-Lookin-Good!&id=2328819 http://ezinearticles.com/?Investment-in-Creative-Living-Lookin-Good!&id=2328819 Pres. Obama has got it...swagga, that is. But I say it's because he comes from a place of confidence based on accomplishment, caring and self belief. Now that's an approach to creative living worth cultivating! Wed, 13 May 2009 09:32:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Living-Personified-in-Swagga&id=2328878 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Living-Personified-in-Swagga&id=2328878 Remember the storyline of the song 'Pina Colada'? Guy & gal in a relationship gone stale seek excitement and shared experiences elsewhere. Lo and behold, who answers their want-ads but their very own partner! And how surprised they both are to realize the other wanted (and wasn't getting) exactly what they did; at least the fun, spontaneity and sense of connection afforded by what they sought. So how did they miss it? While this scenario could be the stuff of soap operas, it's partly thanks to our pattern-forming brains which have trouble seeing alternatives without help. Wed, 13 May 2009 08:58:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Living-to-the-Tune-of-the-Pina-Colada-Song&id=2328639 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Living-to-the-Tune-of-the-Pina-Colada-Song&id=2328639 It's FUN to use the creative process to come up with ideas that move your life and business forward. I refer to a series of steps that are FUN, where F stands for Focus, U stands for Unleash, and N stands for Narrow. It's always a good idea to start with defining your creative focus- F. What area, issue, topic, product, service, market tactic, operational strategy, human resource matter or anything else needs freshening up with new or improved ideas? All are fair game for the seriously FUN game of intentional creative thinking. Wed, 13 May 2009 08:58:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Focused-Creativity-What-Are-You-Again,-Some-Kind-of-Oxymoron?&id=2328458 http://ezinearticles.com/?Focused-Creativity-What-Are-You-Again,-Some-Kind-of-Oxymoron?&id=2328458 Our million million brain cells (minus the ones you left on your pillow when you woke up this morning one day older) work through links, connections and associations. With or without a focus, your brain will dart about making or creating connections. The good news is that by knowing this little fact, you can learn how to harness and take advantage of your amazing brain power. Wed, 13 May 2009 08:17:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Brain-Power-Where-Words-Take-Us&id=2328297 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creative-Brain-Power-Where-Words-Take-Us&id=2328297 Linking the idea of intentional focus with being creative seems counter-intuitive; almost moronic! Au contraire, my friends. Once you understand how the brain processes information (oh, oh, getting heavy here!) being creative becomes not only a game, but a game of skill with rules which can be harnessed and mastered. Wed, 13 May 2009 08:15:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Focused-Creativity-What-Are-You,-Some-Kind-of-Oxymoron?&id=2328408 http://ezinearticles.com/?Focused-Creativity-What-Are-You,-Some-Kind-of-Oxymoron?&id=2328408 When developed and harnessed at the individual and organizational levels, creativity provides a route map forward for consistent value creation in volatile times. When you know how to do it, you can solve problems and create new opportunities at the same time, assuring your organization remains viable and profitable. Tue, 12 May 2009 14:10:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-at-Work-7-Benefits-to-Increase-Productivity-and-Profits&id=2325110 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity-at-Work-7-Benefits-to-Increase-Productivity-and-Profits&id=2325110 Can you improve your creativity? Yes! you can. Learn to be more creative and step out of the box to differentiate your business from others. Don't curse the lack of your creativity instead Believe you have creative capabilities and your idea's will flow more freely and frequently. Practice being creative, you don't need to perfect it instead allow the accidents to happen, this is where some of our best material comes from. Learn Four Tips about expanding and applying your creativity to your business. Tue, 12 May 2009 11:28:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Improve-Creativity-to-Differentiate-and-Dominate&id=2275253 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Improve-Creativity-to-Differentiate-and-Dominate&id=2275253 Alpha brainwaves are the connection between the high consciousness state of Beta and the entrance to the subconscious level of Theta. Alpha is a state of relaxation but also a level of alertness. They are the dominant brainwaves and are typically the strongest. Being able to put one's self into the alpha brainwave range can enable a person to improve many facets of their lives. Tue, 12 May 2009 08:49:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mastering-Alpha-Brainwaves-Will-Release-the-Power-of-Your-Mind&id=2321980 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mastering-Alpha-Brainwaves-Will-Release-the-Power-of-Your-Mind&id=2321980 We all create our own reality each and every day, whether we are aware of the power that we possess or not. We all have a built-in mechanism that runs twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three-hundred-sixty-five days a year, non-stop. Each and every one of us is a powerful Magician. Mon, 11 May 2009 08:06:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creating-Reality-Discovering-the-Magician-Within&id=51677 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creating-Reality-Discovering-the-Magician-Within&id=51677 At some time in our lives we tried to be creative whether it is writing, painting, drawing, or preparing for a speech. We also do not think we we can accomplish something we have not tried before. One thing is for sure at least we do try. Fri, 08 May 2009 19:55:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-What-You-Like-to-Do&id=2320863 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-What-You-Like-to-Do&id=2320863 Channeling is much easier to do than most people suspect. As a matter of fact we have all seen people channeling and you have probably done it yourself many times, even though you may have been unaware of it or didn't know what to call it. It's actually a very natural state to be in. Fri, 08 May 2009 14:21:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Inspiration,-Creativity,-and-Channeling-Opening-Ourselves-to-Greatness&id=51793 http://ezinearticles.com/?Inspiration,-Creativity,-and-Channeling-Opening-Ourselves-to-Greatness&id=51793 Ever have a nagging problem that you cannot resolve? Learn to program yourself to work out the solutions to your problems while you sleep. Fri, 08 May 2009 14:14:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Problem-Solving-Just-Sleep-on-It&id=334077 http://ezinearticles.com/?Problem-Solving-Just-Sleep-on-It&id=334077 This is a fun and easy exercise, but it is extremely powerful. It can make all the difference in the world in helping you achieve your dreams and get what you want out of life. In a way, getting what you want out of life is a lot like going to the drive-through window of a fast-food restaurant. Fri, 08 May 2009 14:12:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Hearts-Desire-Getting-What-You-Want&id=334069 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Hearts-Desire-Getting-What-You-Want&id=334069 Fear cripples creativity. Nothing new there. We've all experienced fear as we reach for inspiration, motivation and satisfaction. Fear dwells at the bottom of the pit of desperation. Fear is the lowest of lows. Thu, 07 May 2009 13:23:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Slay-the-Fear-Monger-Through-Creativity&id=2312691 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Slay-the-Fear-Monger-Through-Creativity&id=2312691 Have you ever had a well thought out plan, and then something came out of nowhere and put the brakes on it? What did you do? Freak out, throw things, rage at the unseen forces of the universe that seemingly always conspire to halt your progress towards your desires? Or did you merely say "hmm, interesting," and take a step back and quickly go to Plan B, and easily move forward toward your plans? If you are like most people, it was likely somewhere in between. Thu, 07 May 2009 10:40:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Powerfully-Skyrocket-Your-Creativity-to-DaVinci-Levels-in-Only-Ten-Minutes-a-Day&id=2309619 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Powerfully-Skyrocket-Your-Creativity-to-DaVinci-Levels-in-Only-Ten-Minutes-a-Day&id=2309619 Do you ever find yourself living without zest or luster? Does life often seem boring to you? If you would like to live a more vibrant, creative life you will when you read and apply these 3 simple steps in your life. Wed, 06 May 2009 16:45:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Increase-Creativity-3-Easy-How-To-Steps-and-7-Benefits-of-Doing-So&id=2217894 http://ezinearticles.com/?Increase-Creativity-3-Easy-How-To-Steps-and-7-Benefits-of-Doing-So&id=2217894 The demand for business innovation is forcing organizations around the world to ask the question, "Can creativity be taught?" But is that really the question they should be asking? Tue, 05 May 2009 15:51:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-Creativity-Be-Taught?-Maybe-Youre-Asking-the-Wrong-Question&id=2304601 http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-Creativity-Be-Taught?-Maybe-Youre-Asking-the-Wrong-Question&id=2304601 Creativity is our buried treasure, lying in latent form in all of us. Learn what thwarts it, learn how to tap into it and make creativity your new way of life. Get in touch with your natural ability to experience yourself and tackle the world in creative ways. Tue, 05 May 2009 15:46:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity,-Our-Buried-Treasure-What-Thwarts-It,-What-Can-Help-Us-Retrieve-It?&id=2291449 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity,-Our-Buried-Treasure-What-Thwarts-It,-What-Can-Help-Us-Retrieve-It?&id=2291449 People often ask me how I live such a magical life. It's easy. I believe in magic. Your beliefs form reality. Therefore, it is essential to look and speak in the direction of your dreams. Tue, 05 May 2009 13:18:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Live-Magically&id=2301315 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Live-Magically&id=2301315 Creativity is our buried treasure, lying in latent form in all of us. Learn what thwarts it, learn how to tap into it and make creativity your new way of life. Get in touch with your natural ability to experience yourself and tackle the world in creative ways. Mon, 04 May 2009 08:07:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity,-Our-Buried-Treasure-What-Thwarts-It,-What-Can-Help-Us-Retrieve-It?&id=2291449 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creativity,-Our-Buried-Treasure-What-Thwarts-It,-What-Can-Help-Us-Retrieve-It?&id=2291449 I've been giving a lot of thought to the various messages we've received over the years and generally highly regard. Many success and self-help experts have told us that we need to "Seize the Day". "Carpe diem" they tell us. Well, what the heck does that mean? How does one "seize the day"? Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:24:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Allow,-Instead-of-Seize,-the-Day&id=2277846 http://ezinearticles.com/?Allow,-Instead-of-Seize,-the-Day&id=2277846 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.