Creativity
Articles on creativity, poetry and creative writing as a spiritual practice.
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HOW TO START A DRUMMING CIRCLE
Starting a drumming circle can begin with two or more people, a couple of drums and the desire to put inner rhythms together in shared sound.
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CURIOSITY AS A WAY OF LIFE
Curiosity as a way of life does not always look to find the answers. Asking the question is enough to take the next step. What is this trait,…
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When Should a Should be Eliminated?
Would you like to eliminate all the 'shoulds' and 'oughtas' from the English language? Where do they originate and what would the impact be if that were to…
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What Does It Mean To Be Creative?
Creativity may not always be about making fine art or composing music. Creativity often begins as a dream and comes alive as the dreamer awakens.
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It’s Raining
. . . Rain calls poets to pour out psalms and canticles. . . because Johnnie knows. . .
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The Reflective Pen
. . . entire books remain hidden within the chamber of a pen, to spill out randomly when the pen touches the surface of paper. . .
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What We Miss When We Sleep Late
When the sun gets up before I do And showers the world with light I want to towel it off and begin again . . .
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How To Catch A Slippery Thought
Occasionally a brightly colored one will break through the surface, leaping into consciousness. . .
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Wordpile
. . . I swing my pen with confidence towards a waiting sheet of paper And listen for the thunk of ideas. . .
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Do You Get Distracted When You Write?
. . . My breathing slows. My eyes focus on a blank page. A dreamlike image of an old woman fleeing into the night emerges in my imagination…
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Are You Prepared for Your Trip?
. . . No footsteps have walked where I walk. No one’s eyes have my vision. I hear whispers of direction from within my soul in a language…
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The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Pressfield gets to the point without wordiness in this pocket sized treasure that offers space for your own reflections.
