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The best 15 minutes in your days
Posted on January 8, 2020 Leave a Comment
We all have dreams. Ideals. Goals. Some of us are fully aware of them, and to others of us they may appear less obvious. We can spot them as we say, “When I retire I will ___________.” Other times they can be found through our “three-, five-, and ten-year plans.” Whether we describe them specifically […]
The art of balance
Posted on September 25, 2019 Leave a Comment
In the spirit of our creative endeavors meshing with our life situations, consider prioritizing. How do we balance the two? Mesh [mesh]; synonyms: combine, connect, coordinate, dovetail, harmonize, engage, interlock, muddle, snare, tangle, twist . . .
On balance
Posted on September 18, 2019 Leave a Comment
We all have personal interests. They are our creative outlets, our down time, a way that we re-balance. Some of these are easily identifiable: writing, painting, playing an instrument, throwing pottery… We name these “Arts.” Others are less obvious: cooking, puzzles, reading, gaming… We label these “Hobbies.” What we call them doesn’t matter. What does […]
A Great Reply for “So…What’s New with You?”
Posted on November 29, 2017 Leave a Comment
It’s easy to undervalue our interests. We think we have to master a skill, have actual talent, in order to own it. That if we’re dabbling, playing with something — for fun! — our interest is not yet ready to be declared. So here’s another creativity exercise for us to keep the plasticity in our brains […]
The Time Is Now
Posted on March 22, 2017 2 Comments
Do you have an idea, a project, or an endeavor that you’ve been hibernating with? Maybe you’re thinking about starting PiYo. Could be you’re looking at a particular job posting. Perhaps you’ve toyed with learning how to play the violin. How about your desire for a more homestead-style living? And what about that book you’d like […]
