Category: Personal choices

can we Just be Ourselves

We should be comfortable with letting others see who we really are. Getting along with others is very important, but going against your beliefs just to get along with others will not assist in developing confidence toward expressing the real you when interacting with others. • At times, we sense that we are not as … Continue reading can we Just be Ourselves

So many ways to Communicate – but do we really?

We have smart phones, tablets, television, laptops and online access along with social media. Traveling as fast as our devices allows this is definitely the age of information. At times we can receive a constant and almost overwhelming amount of information whether we want it or not. Through these networks of information we can often … Continue reading So many ways to Communicate – but do we really?

It’s About Creativity

Some can remember when creativity is flowing uninterrupted from idea to idea – our creations are being accepted and may even generate some income.  Creativity can be involved in much of our decision making.  When you have the ability to creatively problem solve within the environment you are working in can be important toward achieving specific goals.  … Continue reading It’s About Creativity

Quotes – Visual Artists

Some quotes from a variety of Artists: "Creativity takes courage." - Henri Matisse “The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity." - Alberto Giacometti “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." – Pablo Picasso “If … Continue reading Quotes – Visual Artists

Quotes – common sense or Optimism

“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” - Roy T. Bennett “An optimist understands that life can be a bumpy road, but at least it is leading somewhere. They learn from mistakes and failures, and are not afraid to fail again.” - Harvey Mackay “Never regret … Continue reading Quotes – common sense or Optimism

Quotes -Writers and Poets

“As a writer, you should not judge, you should understand.” – Ernest Hemingway “The six Golden Rules of Writing: Read, read, read, and write, write, write.” – Ernest Gaines “Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” – Stephen King “Get it down. Take chances. It … Continue reading Quotes -Writers and Poets

is Happiness really a choice

"No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change." Barbara DeAngelis This quote can remind us that at any time we can decide to change what we consistently think about – and - we can decide … Continue reading is Happiness really a choice

Virgo and Taurus – Similarities – Five things

Similarities Taurus and Virgos are both Earth Sun Signs.  These are two of three of the most grounded Sun signs (Capricorn is the third).  Taurus and Virgo signs share a variety of similarities. Taurus is a fixed Earth sign and Virgo is a mutable Earth sign.  Earth signs can get along with other Earth Signs … Continue reading Virgo and Taurus – Similarities – Five things