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It is that time of the year again. A fresh start and a fresh look at life. What do you have planned for the new year? I hope that whatever you have planned will bring much joy and inspiration to you. Read More
Sometimes, it feels like it is next to impossible to do anything creative. Engaging in creative activities, such as writing or painting, may feel like a burden rather than an outlet and release. Read More
Art and creative expression serve as an important benefit to society, yet rarely are artists rewarded at the level that they should be. One may even argue that art and creative expression are suppressed in certain areas of the world. But what if art and creative expression became the norm throughout this tiny blue planet in the universe? What would the world look like? I envision a beautiful world. Read More
Mother’s day is truly a wonderful day to honour mothers. This day is not just for our own mothers, but also for all the great mothers we know. All of these special mothers should receive special treatment today. Read More
Lately, I have been embarking on a creative journey. I have become enamoured with mixed media art. I have bought several books on the topic and now I am practicing the techniques. The process has been extremely joyful, meditative and at times frustrating. The process has allowed me to know myself better and to embrace authenticity. The process can also be very therapeutic. Read More
Looking to others to stroke your ego is a losing battle. Frankly, it is not the job of family, friends, romantic partners or even colleagues to make you feel good about yourself. Likewise, it is not your job to stroke anyone’s ego. Through the development of a strong sense of self, seeking praise and compliments from others will no longer be necessary. Read More
Sometimes, creative expression can assist with difficult emotions. Some people paint and some people compose music, while some people write. Most certainly, there are a wide array of creative acts employed to deal with a variety of emotions. For me, storytelling can be a form of release. Read More
The idea of being a good person is often based on morals and ethics, which are often subjective. Practicing compassion is a positive and achievable goal. Learning how to develop compassion is an essential life skill which contributes not just to others’ happiness, but also to our own happiness. Read More
In this day and age, we are inundated with information. We have information in the palm of our hand. We can look up anything our hearts desire. This may be why we see so many people walking the streets with their eyes glued to a phone or another smart gadget. When our focus remains consistently in one place, we end up missing the magic around us. Read More
Siegfried Sassoon’s poem, ‘In Me, Past, Present, Future Meet’ is noteworthy for a number of reasons, not just for the poem and the possible interpretations of it, but also for the poet behind the poem. Sassoon was a complex human being (like many of us) and this may be why this poem strikes a chord, as it helps us to understand the complexity of decision-making. Read More
Stories have an important role to play. They can free us from feeling stuck in our lives. Stories can heal and help us to come to terms with troublesome events, especially when they are shared with trusted confidants. Stories have the power to shift our perceived place and space in this world. Stories have the ability to influence thoughts and decisions. They help us to understand what happened before, what is happening now and what may happen in the future. Stories can also transport us to other places and worlds, right from the comforts of our home. Read More
Deepak Chopra says that our brain is constantly evolving. While we lose “tens of thousands” of brain cells everyday, we are also constantly replacing them with more brain cells (Chopra). With such an adaptive brain, it is unsurprising that our memories would also be as adaptive. Read More
