Archive for December, 2011
A Burning Bowl Ceremony for the New Year
Well here we are coming up on another New Year’s Eve. And another chance to evaluate where you are, and where you want to be in the year ahead. So I’d like to take the opportunity to talk about something I do each year’s end, and sometimes more: the “burning bowl” ceremony…
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Painting the Sunrise
Ever go to a gallery or art festival and suddenly happen upon a breathtaking painting of a sunrise or sunset? It takes your breath away because the artist has stopped time.
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The Question to Ask…
This is always my favorite and most productive week of the year. Most people go into hibernation this week, so there’s a lot less phone calls, email and distractions.
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River of Prosperity
There is a river whose streams make glad… That excerpt from Psalm 46 has a fascinating lesson for prosperity, happiness, and success.
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Just Be You!
One of the highest values you can bring to any relationship is to simply be real. Real relationships are built on truth and trust.
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Christmas Contest Winners
Wow, you guys did it again. Another bumper crop of submissions for the Night Before Christmas 2011 contest. You can see all the submissions here.
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Have an Epic 2012
The New Year is coming up. Hope you’re already thinking about what you want to do better to crush it in 2012. Before you set your resolutions, watch this again:
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The Night Before Christmas, 2011
Well kids, it’s that time of year again. For what started as a lark, and has now turned into an annual competition for fame and fortune: My annual “Night Before Christmas” contest.
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Get Out of the Rut!
Hope you’re having as much fun with this creativity series as I am writing it. And thanks so much for playing all out. It’s been great to see so many fascinating and interesting comments each day.
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How to Fly Your Creativity Freak Flag!
Okay two days ago, we took your Creativity IQ. Yesterday we looked at how the education system is programming kids to be poor. We looked at the link between creativity and success. Now let’s look at some ways to recapture that creative genius your were born with, and exercise your creative brain cells to grow them even stronger…
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