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    ARE YOU READY FOR THIS?

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    Become part of a growing community of thoughtful readers and receive "Seeds of Reflection" from TheReflectivePen every Sunday, with links to new blog posts.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity

    HOW TO DISCOVER YOUR INNER ARTIST

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    An image of a photographer in color merged onto a background of a barn in black and white, illustrating the depth of his inner artist.

    Discovering your inner artist might be something you thought was impossible. Click here for a different perspective on 'being an artist'.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Life Challenges

    THE SECRET OF ‘THE POWER OF SEVENTEEN’

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    A white tropical bird trapped behind a chain link fence with no options.

    When you are in a situation that seems hopeless, and you feel trapped by your circumstances, you may be looking for an answer to a difficult problem that…

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity

    HOW TO START A DRUMMING CIRCLE

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    Hands in motion as they play on djembe drums gathered in a 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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity

    CURIOSITY AS A WAY OF LIFE

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    A monkey tries to answer questions by looking in a mirror..aged to perfection, humility

    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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  • Creativity,  Life Challenges

    When Should a Should be Eliminated?

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    The word should crossed out with red paint.

    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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity

    What Does It Mean To Be Creative?

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    An artist at work in a public area

    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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    Ardis Mayo
  • Resources

    Marry Your Muse by Jan Phillips

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    A must read for anyone wanting to find a creative path to spirituality.

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    Ardis Mayo
  • Creativity,  Resources

    The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

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    Pressfield gets to the point without wordiness in this pocket sized treasure that offers space for your own reflections.

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    Ardis Mayo
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