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Why being creative is the next best thing!

Creativity is becoming increasingly important in the world theses days. As we struggle to find solutions to the problems an issues that are currently preoccupying us, vast knowledge is not enough!…

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nan rae - To dear Beth: So many thanks for your lovely comments on my blog http://www.nanrae.blogspot.com
I love YOUR blog and would dearly appreciate receiving your postings! It’s always… ‘wish I had said that’!
I wish you great success and much joy always and forever,
Nan
P.S. Let’s keep in contact since we have a mutual admiration society that includes precious Lisa Bowman and her site http://www.thereligionnetwork.com

Nina - Lovely. Thank you for sharing Patrick’s wisdom as well. Namaste. -ng

Creative, clean living in 3 easy steps.

I have begun many a task like that, and somewhere between the necessity of gettting it done and the annoyance of wasting my time with upkeep, I have discovered how to make it fun and creative.

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bethvw - Thank you Krishna. That’s also a great thing to do while performing “mindless” task.
I just multitask so much that I have been looking for ways to find the mindfulness, as you described, in the action itself.
It then opens the action to greater depth.

Krishna - I just listen to podcasts while doing chores, but you know what, a dab of mindfulness while performing these tasks is a great idea.

A very thought provoking post, Beth.

cheers,
Krishna

bethvw - @Nina
She says it is therapy and next time she visits, she’ll catch up! Meanwhile, I am working on changing my perception about ironing!

bethvw - @Sally
So I am interested. Have you done the dishes since you read the post? How did your perception change? It is amazing to practice changing perception on a regular basis.

Sally - Funny – cleaning up the kitchen after dinner is my current drudgery – and this evening – before reading this post, I told myself to be greatful for the cook, the dishes, the kitchen, etc. Tomorrow I will try your 3 steps.

chironarts - PS. Where is Mom and her napkins ironing?

chironarts - Washing dishes. How I transform them from a mess to return to their beautiful status, even in the dish drain. thank you!

Life as art…a balancing act

The materials that I build my life with are artwork, spiritual growth, physical needs, intellectual development, relationships, environment (surroundings) and riches (both financial and other).

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Laura - I really enjoyed the talk by Elizabeth Gilbert–I just realized you have the same name!!–what a wonderful approach. She was naming and transforming rather than avoiding or being pressed down–just great!!!

Nina - I love the placement. Color under our feet !!!

Inspiring interiors, rejuvenating everyday routine!

Have you ever been caught unawares by the sunlight falling over an ordinary corner of the room? In its path of revelation, colors and shadows that you never noticed become apparent . The air is electric with expectation and time slows down so you can drink it in.

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Karen Renna - Funny but today I wanted to tell you that when i first looked at the top image, my mind thought- I don’t remember Beth having one of those big old fashioned radiators in the living room? Bonnard’s work really is aligned with yours in more ways then one. Sacred moments, sacred light, sacred places of personal imtimacy… and yet you dare to share it and are able to do so. i always remain humbled by your inner strength and determination.

chironarts - I second Karen’s thoughts: Every day, every moment us a wonder , a gift. Thank you!

chironarts - I second Karen’s thoughts: Every day, every moment us a wonder , a gift. Thank you!

Karen Renna - Every day every moment- today cleaning up the yard after the workers had left there “cleaned up mess”, I noticed the color of the February light on the new green siding and realized that it was a warmer shade today then it had been in months. the dirt on the north side of the house is a deep blue plum color while the south side of the house the dirt is already drying and turning a light ashy umber.
I love driving anywhere and noticing the color of the light on everything from the roads to the side walks to the windows on other peoples cars in different directions.
Every day every moment is a wonder, a gift.