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Basic Principles of the Creative Process

Creativity comes from the heart.Our hearts are what inspire our creativity. Listening to the heart's wisdom, we have the courage to do...
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Creating An I'm Bored Jar

Ever hear your child tell you that they were bored? I'm sure it has come up plenty of times. A good way to limit this from happening, is to...
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Rich and Colorful Art

  • rich and colorful art
  • February 28, 2012
Some kids return to the same handful of their favorite crayon colors over and over again, no matter what the subject matter. Other kids find joy in...
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Holding what we know in one hand, holding the other hand open

When I teach, I work with something I call "third space." Third space is that place of creative openness, when new possibilitieshave...
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Family Bucket List

There has been a few blogs and articles showcasing about creating bucket lists for 2012. This brings many thoughts about creating your own bucket...
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If you're alive, you're creative*

This is the January image and quote for a calendar I publish each year. The quote says, "The thing about creativity is, people are gong to...
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What Are Your Writing Plans for This Weekend?

Does this weekend include some time to write?One of the elements that can help a writer get into his or her story is having a special place to...
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Navigating the unknown

David Lynch, the legendary director of many noteworthy films including Elephant Man and Eraserhead, was once asked by Terry Gross on Fresh Air what...
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Ever wonder about the hidden life of a comedian?

Guess what? Today, I turn the ripe old age of 34! I was just starting to get the hang of 33. "The Jesus year."Now, it might be hard to...
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The importance of music: Nourishing community

Introduction:Music is important because it nourishes community. Understood in this sense music is more meaningful than other conceptions of music...
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