“Live in the space of radical gratitude.” —Oprah WinfreyNovember ushers in a season of reflection, a time in the year when the idea of gratitude takes center stage. It's easy to appreciate the good things in life, the moments that bring joy and fulfillment. Yet, true transformation often emerges from the challenges we face, the setbacks that test our resilience. This year, at this season of Thanksgiving, we are called to do more. We are called to be radical with our...
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As the air turns crisper and the leaves start changing their colors, there's an undeniable change of direction in the air – some are getting back to school, some back to work. But when will you get back to your creative vision? And how will you find your creative mojo to get there?It’s enriching to step away from your creative work at times, as you might have done this summer. Go ahead and let yourself off the hook for having a great summer. But now there are gears to shift...
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"The power of visibility can never be underestimated." (Margaret Cho)In the world of creativity, there exists a powerful force that can propel you to greatness. Visibility is the spotlight that turns your work from a whisper to a resounding echo in the hearts of those who witness it. Yet, a curious phenomenon can seriously hamper your progress: the fear of being seen.Let me share a transformative insight that shattered my own glass wall. Years ago, in the heart of...
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Disappointment is the first stone on the creative path. But it’s the second stone that counts. Creativity –what I lived for – no longernourishes my soul. A few weeks ago, I made a promise to a friend. I started writing one haiku every day. It was all I could commit to. This friend calls me “The Poet.” In his eyes, what I say, how I see things, my relationship with the world is all poetry. I feel slightly embarrassed by his reflection, but I humbly agree.He takes me back to...
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Have you noticed, with all the technological connections you now have, that you’re feeling less connected? Let’s talk about noise, silence, and an opportunity to hear your own creative voice. Learn more about this Wheel of Creativity event. Register here for this event on the Ghost Ranch website. But don’t wait! Registration will be closing very soon.
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“Whenever anything is being accomplished, it is being done, I have learned, by a monomaniac with a mission.” – Peter Drucker Richard Branson started an airline because his plane from Puerto Rico to his lover in the British Virgin Islands was cancelled. Mark Zuckerberg created the first version of Facebook to help students find hot dates. Elon Musk started Tesla to reduce global warming. Innovators are driven to make things better, and they take risks on...
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