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The Creative Road Back to Joy

It was difficult to contemplate JOY the other week in the aftermath of the terrible terror tragedy surrounding the Boston Marathon. Even though we may not be directly affected by such an event, our hearts are. Our minds are. We become washed over with the questions of Why? Who could/would commit such a horrific act Read More

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are you ready to play? #p2play starts next week!

“To retain the simple playfulness of childhood through one’s riper years is what opens a person up to the creative possibilities within a situation.” – Denise Shekerjian “Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” – Mary Lou Cook “Don’t think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It’s self-conscious, Read More

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reconnecting bliss & creativity – a creative challenge

“The creative person is flexible – able to change as the situation changes, to break habits, to face indecision and changes in conditions without undue stress.” – Frank Goble   So, this week’s Bliss Habit is flexibility and, as usual, I started thinking about it in relation to creativity. Almost immediately, a hard truth set in: Read More

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How to Use 12 Basic Acting Concepts to Boost Creativity

I am just thrilled to have Efsun Alper merrymaking with us today! You may remember my movie star friend  from the last time she stopped by to share 10 Creative Qualities of an actor. Her very thorough approach to the subject that is near and dear to her heart is both fascinating and instructive for anyone Read More

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Drop the Shoulds and Watch Your Creativity Bloom

Some of you may have noticed the little note I have over in my sidebar inviting folks to contribute to Bliss Habits. Well today’s guest blogger, Deonne Kahler from Life On The High Wire, took me up on my invitation and I couldn’t be happier. She happened to write just as I was putting together my Read More