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The Emotion Machine : How To Develop A Palate For Anything

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:49:11 +0000

Thanks for sharing! This is an important idea when it comes creativity and inspiration. It can really take some critical thinking to discover what we find most beautiful, inspiring, and valuable. I would have to say that the more we discover on this front, the more inspiration we will find. I have always been very open-minded with music and this offers me a vast array of inspiration from this medium. It can be easy to fall into a trap of just experiencing what is offered and not seeking out true inspiration. Everyone has different opinions in music, art, etc. and by recognizing this it opens up some great dialogue to learn about new types of creative expression. My recent post How to Stay Grateful No Matter What the Circumstances

FinerMinds : The 5 BEST Personal Growth Videos EVER

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:21:59 +0000

Very cool, thanks for the inspiration today! I would have to say Jessica's Daily Affirmations is top of the list! My recent post How to Maintain Energy and Avoid Burnout

The Emotion Machine : Interview: Rob White of Mind Adventure

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:37:44 +0000

Thanks for the interview. Rob's the man! I I really enjoy his work and all the advice he offers. He reminds me that there are some real principles to follow to find success and abundance. We might have to also do some things that don't feel comfortable initially, though they are all for a greater long-term success. Great creative questions as well! My recent post 30 Days to Live- How will it change you

Dumb Little Man : How to Stay Focused When Plans Keep Changing

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:45:28 +0000

Thanks for the post! Sometimes we have to embrace and accept change when we don't have control. Acceptance can really help to keep moving forward and take the next step, instead of becoming stagnant and keeping insistent on previous plans. Being flexible is a very valuable characteristic for creative projects. Thanks!

Abubakar Jamil.Com : How to Find the Happiness that Lasts Forever

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:19:56 +0000

Abubakar, It really is interesting how much of a fleeting emotion happiness can be. It seems like right when I notice I'm happy, the emotion has escaped me. I also think that many people believe that happiness is something that should be easily attainable, as opposed to something we may have to seek out. Your distinction between happiness and pleasure is of great value. It is hard to tell the different between those things that can make us "feel good" and actual happiness. There is a much more spiritual connotation to finding happiness, and I think that states such as compassion and inspiration provide us opportunities to be happy.

Dumb Little Man : Strategies to Help Build Your Self Esteem

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:46:29 +0000

Kate, I'm glad to hear that! Thanks for commenting.

Dumb Little Man : Strategies to Help Build Your Self Esteem

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:46:00 +0000

Roman, Thanks for the kind words. I hope it was helpful!

Dumb Little Man : Strategies to Help Build Your Self Esteem

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:45:29 +0000

Thanks Katie, Yeah, I think self-esteem as well our mood works like a spiral, and this can go up or down. We need to build our selves up little by little and not get overwhelmed by our personal expectations. Once we start on this path we can begin to see a systematic way of building our self-esteem.

FinerMinds : Now This Is How You Kick Major Butt — Sean Stephenson Shows Us How It’s Done

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 14:37:56 +0000

It is always very inspiring to see others who turn what many would consider weaknesses into strengths. Particularly, those people who are able to maintain a positive attitude about their conditions in order to inspire others and be a role-model telling us that with resilience and self-confidence we can do much more than we believe.

Dumb Little Man : Strategies to Help Build Your Self Esteem

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 02:45:37 +0000

Very good insight, and thanks for the remarks. The "I think I can" message is truly everlasting, and your right, we are ultimately the only one keeping score. I'm sure most people are harder on themselves than they need to be. But, regardless of our set-backs, if we stick with that motto, we can experience life with more opportunity.

Dumb Little Man : Having Enough Energy to Chase Your Passions – Outside Your Day Job

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:59:52 +0000

Ali, This really is valuable information. Most of us have to pay our bills through the transition of becoming self-employed. Because of the hard word it takes to develop a business it can become difficult to maintain motivation and a positive attitude. I think exercise and sleep are most important for my energy level and attitude. It is a difficult balance between when to take the next step to self-employment and how long to keep that day job. I think a good signal to leave the day job is when our business is at a point where it can be fully functioning, or far past the development stage. What do you think?