"Creativity comes from limits, not freedom." ~ Jon Stewart If we were watching a TV show, or movie about two friends, one who was considered to be "creative" and the other who was not, we would probably see them be portrayed very differently. The "creative" character would be easygoing and wearing a loose, colorful, or … Continue reading Why having a schedule might make you a better writer (and blogger)
Category: Structure and Flow
A Note from Nature
Dearest human being, Here's what I can teach you about life today. Everything has a beginning, a middle and an end. A spring, summer, fall and winter. A waxing and a waning cycle. An ebb and a flow. It's been that way for as long as I can remember. Don't fight it. It's our way. … Continue reading A Note from Nature
How to shorten your to do list by making three
I’ve always been a huge to do list maker. Not only do I make a lot of to do lists, they are also very long. Too long. Impossible to achieve long. Until I recently started to experiment with making three to do lists: • one is created with logic • one is created with intuition … Continue reading How to shorten your to do list by making three
Why you should take breaks and work like a tree
I'm working on a project right now that I *really* want to grow and be successful, so I feel like I should be working hard on it all the time. But sometimes I want to rest. Or take a break. But then I think, "In order to succeed I need to work harder and longer," … Continue reading Why you should take breaks and work like a tree
Which is better: structure or flow?
Neither. You need both. If you think of yourself as a creative, visionary, intuitive and/or spiritual person, you might feel more comfortable with moving towards your big vision by "going with the flow." It allows you to come up with amazing ideas, have big aha's, experience incredible synchronicities, create prolifically, and feel connected to something … Continue reading Which is better: structure or flow?