Posts Tagged ‘creative’

Take Risks . . . Don’t Settle

Friday, June 19th, 2009

People are settling more and more these days and it seems to be contagious. Let’s change the tide, turn the ship around, and carve a new path, a path where we are willing to compromise and at the same time unwilling to settle for anything less than the best that possibly can be.

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When you settle for something less than what is possible the result is less than what you really desire. Settling can even have negative impacts that are totally unexpected.

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When you don’t settle you come closer to setting yourself up for success instead of failure. If you do fail, and we all do, take notes, think about what you learned, stand back up, dust yourself off and get back on that horse.

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Some reasons people are willing to settle for less than what can be is because the goal is too much work, they really don’t care, they might have to step up and put their ideals on the line, they might look bad in the public eye, or perhaps they are empty inside.

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Nothing of great historical importance has come from anyone who has settled. If ever there was a time in history to not to settle for anything but the best for all people, it is now.

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Anything is possible, and when we believe it and live it, this thinking will manifest itself in everything that we do.

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Never ever give up. Stay flexible and at the same time remain on task. Show what is possible by taking on the challenge.

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It is my hope that you will not settle for anything less than what is possible. Take a risk. The biggest risk in accomplishing what you want in life is to not take a risk at all.

Let me know what you think.

Until next week, remember the only boxes that exist are the ones you create yourself.

The Artist Within

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

When you think about art, what do you think of? A painting? A sculpture? A Drawing?

“Let me ask you something. What is not art?” Author Unknown

You see art is not just that which is painted, or drawn, or sculptured, or designed.
Whether we know it or not, everything we create each and everyday is art. It is that creative part of ourselves that takes on many different forms. Starting a business? Art. Making a meal? Art. Having a conversation? Art. Choosing which clothes to wear? Art. Planting a garden? Art.

Kind of cool don’t you think?

We are all artists. We are all inherently creative. The challenge for each of us is to find the artist within to more meaningfully create what you most desire in your life.

“The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep.” Paul Strand

The most powerful art comes from the art you create inside yourself. This is a critical step in the direction of self-awareness and knowledge that will support you in reaching your full potential and creating great art everyday. This step is imperative if you are going to have a positive influence on the world around you.

Look into your heart. What do you see? Great art is within each of us. You just have to discover the key to unlock the door.

One of the reasons people don’t look inwardly to find solutions, to draw on their creativity, or learn about themselves is because they might not like what they uncover. Inside of you is a truth so powerful that it can take you anywhere you want to go. The artist within, that creative part of you, is waiting to be set free.

“All art requires courage.” Ann Tucket

The fact of the matter is that we are afraid to uncover the truth about ourselves because we might not like what we will find. Sometimes the truth may make us uncomfortable or maybe a little uneasy. It is just easier to go along coasting through life with blinders on than to face the truth.

Think how different our world would be if we all could look at and speak the truth on a more regular basis. Maybe even this statement frightens you.

The truth is inside your heart and so is the artist within you. You just have to be willing to go there. Everything you see is art. Everything you feel is art.

You are an artist, a powerful and unique artist. What kind of art are you going to create?

“A man’s work is nothing but this slow trek to rediscover, through the detours of art, those two or three great and simple images in whose presence his heart first opened.” Albert Camus

Let me know what you think.

Until next week, remember the only boxes that exist are the ones you create yourself.

Using Your Imagination

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

Your imagination may be one of the most potent creativity tools you have. Whenever you imagine something you want to create in your life you are actually taking the steps to make that imagined visualization a reality.

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Your imagination has no limits, no barriers; anything you think up is possible.

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When you practice using your imagination you start to unlock one of the great doors to making your dreams a reality.

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If you believe what you imagine with all your heart and soul, what you imagine has the potential to become reality.

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What you imagine you create. If you imagine scarcity you create scarcity. Instead, open your eyes to abundance, that you have and attract everything you need and desire in your life.

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Your imagination strengthens your creative abilities and supports you to achieve what you want to create in your life.

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“Life increase” is all about focusing your imagination, your thoughts and energy on abundance, what is possible, positivity, giving back, and letting go. “Life increase” is tied to the realization that nothing is permanent, that what you have is to be shared and that when you give it away you open up to receive unexpected rewards.

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When you align with “life increase” and become more aware of what you most desire, you will change your life for the better. Whatever you most desire you will create in your life.

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When you start to practice and experiment with your imagination focusing on what can be, the positive, and abundance you start to put the power of imagination to work for you and for the benefit of others.

Let me know what you think.

Until next week, remember the only boxes that exist are the ones you create yourself.

Living Your Life with Purpose

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Living a life of purpose reflects who you are deep inside; your beliefs, your values, and your passion for living. It is all about following your heart and doing what you love to do with passion and purpose.

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Creating balance in one’s life takes tremendous effort. You can take steps to create a more balanced life by setting aside time each and every day to do nothing and just “be.” When I am able to incorporate “being” time into my day and life, I am better prepared to take on the challenges of life and feel more complete.

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Fear suppresses our inner abilities leading us to continue to avoid taking risks in life. If we spent half as much time learning how to take risks as we spent avoiding them, we would eliminate many of the fears that we have in our lives.

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Living a life with purpose takes constant practice, evaluation, and patience. Living a life with purpose does not mean that you have to be involved in some great discovery or tremendous idea. Instead, it often rises from a commitment to be faithful to even the most undervalued of tasks.

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Living in the present moment means being totally aware of what is happening around you; what you are doing, how you are feeling, and what you are thinking.

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Continual improvement is a must to meet the ever-changing array of challenges and fears that are uncovered along the journey. Every slip and every fall is a lesson learned, an experience gained, from which golden grains of wisdom are the reward.

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Anything is possible, and when we believe it and live it, this thinking will manifest itself in everything that we do. Take a risk. The biggest risk in accomplishing what you want in life is to not take a risk at all.

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Nikola Tesla, Michelangelo, and Abraham Lincoln marched to their own beat believing in the possibility of the impossible. They showcased for us the power of change we have hidden deep inside ourselves. They demonstrated what is possible.

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When you live a life that takes in each and every moment, appreciating the positives and working towards fulfilling the dreams you have, then you are truly living.

Let me know what you think.

Until next week, remember the only boxes that exist are the ones you create yourself.