February 28, 2009 at 3:44 pm (creativity)
Tags: cognitive psychology, emotions, emotions running my life
The next time you experience any emotion this week, embrace it or discard it: your choice. Report on the experience of mindfully embracing some emotions and discarding other ones.
(An exercise from my advanced creativity coaching course)
I kept track in my journal this week and took a deep look at my emotions as they arose. And I wrote it down as it happened.
What I noticed:
Annoyance: when others want my attention, I become annoyed. Taking a deeper look…if I have not honored my creative time, the annoyance is greater. In order to discard annoyance, I needed to honor my creative time…period.
Anger: when I asked others to do something, and they didn’t, I became angry. So, I dropped the anger….funny thing…the work I asked others to do was done…hmmm Tired: is this an emotion? I felt tired…usually in response to not wanting to make the effort to do something. Got some sleep…chose to be more alert…planned better, gained energy, honored my morning writing time and felt better because of it.
Worrying: worried that others, whom I must rely on in my work, would not pull through. Chose to drop this emotion. Asked for help. Trusted the others. The work got done…and I noticed I had more energy for other things:)
Email urges….okay…the new “emotion” of my life:) I really took the time to notice when I felt the need to check my email…yikes! Definite avoidance of the task at hand…like every 5 minutes…. So, I am noticing the urge and letting it go. My work is important and comes first:)
I am noticing that all of the above emotions occur when I am overscheduled (my own doing) or have not honored my own creative time. I need to look realistically at events. If I plan a big “event”, I have to take into account all that surrounds it. So, better planning for before an after the event. And holding off on a new event until other planning is complete.
Happiness: Keeping:) Noticing my emotions, quelling the negative ones, has really brought out happy feelings…REALLY! this is a beautiful discovery:) this is also supporting my love for singing…and helping me to make the time to do just that:)
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February 25, 2009 at 2:59 pm (creativity)
Tags: inspiration, organicsyes, perspective, redhead writing, why blog?
Say it. Support it. Send it out. Watch it burn.
These words came from Redhead Writing and inspired this post.
I have been wondering what to write on my blog lately.
I have gotten away from what made this blog important to me.
I have placed my focus elsewhere…even though that “said” focus use to be the reason for my blog posts.
Need to say simple things each day…this was my first purpose.
Keeping it simple kept me motivated.
Sending it out brought me joy…my thoughts are sent out into the universe.
Others may read it or not. Others may have opinions and this is good. Sharing my thoughts has brought new people and ideas into my life making it richer.
Thanks to Redhead Writing for the inspiration.
Say it. Support it. Send it out. Watch it burn.
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February 23, 2009 at 4:39 pm (creativity)
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Yep…still doing book reports…but this photo op was one not to be passed up! Check out this amazing costume (Daddy out-did himself!)
This is Paul Revere. My son was excited to choose Paul as his biography topic, as we visited Boston a few years back. He was happy to make that connection.
He totally became the part!
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February 20, 2009 at 7:33 pm (creativity)
Tags: Michigan, sunset
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I had trouble focusing on dinner, as this sunset was sooo stunning! The photo does not do it complete justice!
Glorious!
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February 17, 2009 at 4:09 pm (creativity)
Tags: affirmations, daily declarations, lake michigan, writing
Photo by Susan Loughrin
What I say matters.
I want to read what I write.
What I write is important to me.
I will write each day until I am done.
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February 16, 2009 at 7:20 pm (creativity)
Tags: moon, moon and emotions
I was pretty excited to get this picture of the moon a week ago. It was close enough to caputure with the regular lens of my camera.
The moon has really been on my mind the last few weeks. It was full on February 9 and I believe I felt its effects the few days before.
Do you notice the patterns of the moon?
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February 12, 2009 at 4:23 pm (creativity)
Tags: andyradorfman, art
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February 11, 2009 at 7:35 pm (creativity, nature, observation, visual arts)
Tags: certified organics, contest, create with nature, local parks, Miessence, national parks, nature, nature artwork, state parks, township parks
Grand Haven Township-Lake Michigan Access
Contest…Get Outside and Create!
Rules:
1. Go outside with your camera to a local park, county park, township park, state, or national park
2. Enjoy nature
3. Using found natural objects, create a work of art right there at the park
4. Take a picture of your artwork
5. Post your picture url link in the comment section of this post
6. Post the url link to the park where you created your work of art
(PS I would love to make a slideshow from your photos at the completion of the contest. Please let me know if this is okay with you. You will be given full credit for your own work.)
Winner:
One winner will be chosen randomly from the postings. The deadline to enter is by March 11, 2009…full moon.
What will you win?
Miessence Organic Reflect Outdoor Balm
and
Miessence Certified Organic Nourishing Hand Cream
To protect you from the elements and keep you returning to the great outdoors!
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February 11, 2009 at 1:40 pm (creativity)
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February 10, 2009 at 3:11 pm (creativity)
Tags: focus, creativity coaching, setting my intention, vision tasks, creativity training
For the Advanced Creativity Coaching session, I was invited to set my intention for the 16 week course. I am stating that intention here.
During this training, a big thing that I want to get accomplished is to write every day.”
(I wish to work on an e-book about kids and creativity using the articles I have been writing. I would like to develop this into presentations, workshops and a podcast to support parents and children as they strive to imagine, dream, and create.)
“I will meet opportunities at just the right time; when they arise, I will be prepared to step right in and enjoy.”
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