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10 Ways to Capture Your Creativity

27/3/2014

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A common myth exists that says that you are either creative or you are not. The truth is however, that creativity is not something that you can have. Creativity is more like a well that anyone can draw from. A subtle wave of imagination that can be tuned into if we but know how to listen. Certainly some people seem to be more skilled at tuning into this resource than others, but it is a skill that anyone can learn.

We all get flashes of creativity from time to time. We all hear those whispers inside. The trick is to capture the creativity as it arises. And, just like an exercised muscle, the more often we do this, the stronger our ability to do it becomes. Here are my top 10 tips for tuning into that creative force, and capturing some of it for yourself.



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On Dragons' Wings

16/3/2014

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How to fly on dragons’ wings,
To dance with faeries,
To laugh,
To sing.
You must teach them all these things,
And witness all the joy it brings.



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Setting Aside Distractions

15/3/2014

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Who am I? Why am I here? What is the purpose of life?

These are the big questions. The questions that we, as human beings with self awareness are left to contemplate and struggle with. We may try to hide from these questions as best we can (and indeed that is what this post is about), but ultimately they remain. A feeling that something is missing. An emptiness that can not long be filled.



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Shadow Man

9/3/2014

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Hello Me
I see you now.
You're not hidden any more.

You’ve been in the shadows
All my life,
But now awareness brings you forth.

Hello Me
You scared me once.
I never did believe,



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6 Compelling Reasons to Turn Off your T.V.

6/3/2014

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One box to rule them all,
One box to find them,
One box to bring them all,
And on the sofas bind them.

There’s nothing wrong with a little TV right? It’s just a harmless way to unwind at the end of a day no? Well, not quite. If you're interested in finding out why, let’s take a look at the top six reasons to not watch TV.



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The Island

4/3/2014

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          The Island                          © David Hamill

Born of the Sea are We,
Alive with Magic and Light
Since long before time began.

All knowing – all powerful,
Together in blissful union we swim.
Never alone.




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