Putting First Things First: The Tale of the Squeaking Bed

Travel to a place not seen by many - a keynote speaker's bedroom! Paul Meshanko shares the very tame, but tremendously funny story of his squeaking bed while offering practical suggestions to reduce the friction and determine the priorities in our own lives.

Abundance Is Your Spiritual Birthright

Abundance as a spiritual birthright - abundance of all good things is natural. Again, natural abundance is everywhere we look. For example, Nature is full of abundance, and nature is lavishly extravagant. You can tell because every seed that grows yields thousands of more seeds. Nature is Infinite, and since you are deeply connected to nature, so are You.

The Quilt: What May Be Fabric To One May Be A Special Memory To Another

The lines begin forming to fill plates with a delicious bounty, but my thoughts were not immediately moved toward the tables filled with homemade delicacies. What captured my attention was the spiritual energy of my grandmother near a table adorned with something other than our family meal. She was smiling with pride as if to relay she felt very lucky to be remembered so.

Ten Healthy Habits To Being A Loving Friend/Partner/Husband/Wife

Being a loving Friend, Partner, Husband or Wife takes work and practice, however, the good news is the payoff is huge—a lifetime of love and happiness.

Am I Going To Die Today

This article is a commentary on recent tragic events.

Red Friday

We, as a collective body of citizens of the United States of America, could demonstrate our appreciation and gratitude for their individual sacrifices by sharing an outward evidence that they are not forgotten, that we do remember them regularly. That’s not really too much to ask, is it? Spend only one day a week consciously remembering, and possibly praying for, all our troops in harm’s way?

Eight Lies of a Mother in Her Life

At the time that we still have the chance to pay back our parents' kindness, do it the best.

Revenge of the Sith - Creativity and Structure

The common belief is that lack of structure and randomness enhances creative output, whereas in truth, creativity is enhanced when it is organised, systematic and based on highly structured processes. This article will use Episode III of the Star Wars trilogy – Revenge of the Sith – to demonstrate that point.

My Work Is My Play - The Journey From Survival to Creativity

“For the love a’ creation!”, my father was fond of expounding, when “Pete” and “God” had run their course. It was years later until I realized that sentence actually held meaning for me – other than an expression of exasperation. It is, most literally, the love of my life.

Who Wants To Be A Creative Genius?

Do you want to be more creative? Train your brain using these simple techniques.

Dancing On Your Brain: The Cha-Cha Effect

Brain getting a little rigid? Take it out and dance on it?

Creativity and Broken Eggs

In 1420, the dignitaries of Florence held a competition. They offered the enormous prize of 200 gold florins to the architect whose genius could span the unfinished dome of the Florence Cathedral. ...

The 7 Simple Steps To Harnessing Your Creative Power And Achieving Incredible Success

Learn how to break down success in anything down to a simple 7 part process for achieving your dreams through self-belief.

Creativity and Innovation Management : Why Products Fail!

There is no sure fire route to commercial success but the probability of success can be increased. This is important for at least two reasons:

Art, Artists and Money

Practical money tips for people in the arts.