Category Archives: creativity

The Joy Challenge

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

     As you all know, I love challenges, so I have created a new one for December. THE JOY CHALLENGE: Every day this month notice, do, create … something small that ignites a spark of joy in you or … Continue reading →

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Write from the Heart

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

      The past week I’ve been asking myself, “What should I write about?”  The first time I asked this question, I heard a soft voice whispering: “Write from the heart.” The response didn’t make sense to me. It … Continue reading →

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I Get To!

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

    Do you remember a time in your childhood when you were excited about doing something? Maybe you were going to play at your best friend’s house, spend a day at the amusement park, open a new box of crayons … Continue reading →

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Possibility

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

    Staying open to possibility.  

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Playing with What Ifs

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

  My first video reposted! Here’s a simple tool for igniting your creative spark or breaking through blocks. (Co-staring my golden retriever Liza Jolie)

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Importance of Play

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

  This is an excellent talk by internationally renowned reasearcher, Dr. Stuart Brown, on the importance of play. .  

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Comparison – Staircase to Hell?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

    More often than not, comparison is a staircase to hell. Our inner critics entice us to descend into a ravenous inferno fed by self-doubt and fear. Each step downward is risky and threatens authenticity. Over the years, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Play & Creativity

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

  This is an excellent talk by IDEO CEO, Tim Brown, on the relationship between play and creativity.   .

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Zydeco Joy and a Dream

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

. There is no culture more deliciously rich than that of the Black Creoles in southwest Louisiana. A great joy in my life is the colorful gumbo of music and dance known as “zydeco.”  I want to share a bit of … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Procrastination with a Little Help from My Friends

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

  . I’ve been procrastinating a lot lately. Case in point: writing my blog. Today I promised myself I would post something. Oy, where to begin? One thing I do when feeling stuck is to host an imaginary tea party … Continue reading →

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