Comments on: The Power To Create http://amandalinehan.com/2009/09/08/the-power-to-create/ The Art Of Self Awareness Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:52:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Amanda Linehan http://amandalinehan.com/2009/09/08/the-power-to-create/comment-page-1/#comment-1080 Amanda Linehan Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:59:21 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=922#comment-1080 Hi Walter - That's right. If we accept our fears as fact, as you say, they become fact! If we think of ourselves as creative then creative we become :) Hi Roger - Thank you, I'm glad you read. :) It's a shame that our creative spirits get buried under so much stuff, but when we do find them again it's very fulfilling. The possibilities are always there, we just have to look for them. Hi Walter – That’s right. If we accept our fears as fact, as you say, they become fact! If we think of ourselves as creative then creative we become :)

Hi Roger – Thank you, I’m glad you read. :) It’s a shame that our creative spirits get buried under so much stuff, but when we do find them again it’s very fulfilling. The possibilities are always there, we just have to look for them.

]]> By: Roger http://amandalinehan.com/2009/09/08/the-power-to-create/comment-page-1/#comment-1079 Roger Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:31:34 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=922#comment-1079 Hi Amanda, This is a truly great post! As one of my favorite writers, the concepts and ideas you offer remind me of the importance of being open to the possibilities life is waiting for us to grasp if we just take the risk. So often we build our own roadblocks that prevent us from moving forward through our fears and insecurities. Regardless of what our conditioning has told us, each of us has a creative spirit inside us. The key is to find and nurture it to the point where this spirit feels safe to come out and play. If we are willing to push past the fears you describe, it can make the impact of discovering our creative abilities much more powerful and fulfilling. I have been so wrapped up in deadlines and commitments these last few months that my own creative spirit has taken a backseat to the need to keep my head above water. This is a problem for many people as we struggle through difficult times. I needed a little reminder. :) Thank you for the great work you do with this blog. I know how much it helps me. Namaste, Roger .-= Roger´s last blog ..<a href="http://theconservativebuddhist.blogspot.com/2009/09/natures-beauty.html" rel="nofollow">The Changing Seasons</a> =-. Hi Amanda,

This is a truly great post! As one of my favorite writers, the concepts and ideas you offer remind me of the importance of being open to the possibilities life is waiting for us to grasp if we just take the risk. So often we build our own roadblocks that prevent us from moving forward through our fears and insecurities.

Regardless of what our conditioning has told us, each of us has a creative spirit inside us. The key is to find and nurture it to the point where this spirit feels safe to come out and play. If we are willing to push past the fears you describe, it can make the impact of discovering our creative abilities much more powerful and fulfilling.

I have been so wrapped up in deadlines and commitments these last few months that my own creative spirit has taken a backseat to the need to keep my head above water. This is a problem for many people as we struggle through difficult times. I needed a little reminder. :)

Thank you for the great work you do with this blog. I know how much it helps me.

Namaste,
Roger
.-= Roger´s last blog ..The Changing Seasons =-.

]]> By: Walter http://amandalinehan.com/2009/09/08/the-power-to-create/comment-page-1/#comment-1078 Walter Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:54:29 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=922#comment-1078 Creativity comes upon the awareness of our self. Most of our life we spent in ignorance. We allow fear, failures and impossibilities as a fact, not realizing that we are most capable than we think we are. The moment we discover our true capacity, our dormant creativity will unleash effortlessly. Open your mind and see your greatness. :-) .-= Walter´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.lionslinger.com/2009/09/10/deciding-point-conquering-limitations/" rel="nofollow">Deciding point: conquering limitations</a> =-. Creativity comes upon the awareness of our self. Most of our life we spent in ignorance. We allow fear, failures and impossibilities as a fact, not realizing that we are most capable than we think we are.

The moment we discover our true capacity, our dormant creativity will unleash effortlessly. Open your mind and see your greatness. :-)
.-= Walter´s last blog ..Deciding point: conquering limitations =-.

]]> By: Amanda Linehan http://amandalinehan.com/2009/09/08/the-power-to-create/comment-page-1/#comment-1077 Amanda Linehan Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:38:19 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=922#comment-1077 Hi Robin - Thanks for reading and for your comment! I like your idea about creativity and generosity. Certainly, when we see our creativity not just as something that we love to do, but as a gift, the best comes out of us. Hi Sara - Sounds like you've got a great friend. If you have someone in your life who encourages your creativity (and courage) keep them around! Hi Robin – Thanks for reading and for your comment! I like your idea about creativity and generosity. Certainly, when we see our creativity not just as something that we love to do, but as a gift, the best comes out of us.

Hi Sara – Sounds like you’ve got a great friend. If you have someone in your life who encourages your creativity (and courage) keep them around!

]]> By: Amanda Linehan http://amandalinehan.com/2009/09/08/the-power-to-create/comment-page-1/#comment-1076 Amanda Linehan Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:35:10 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=922#comment-1076 Hi Jonathan - I agree that simplicity inspires creativity. Sometimes it's just a matter of looking at things in a new light. Hi Chris - That's a good point. I guess we really don't think about success either. We're just doing. Hi Lance - I guess we do need to give ourselves "permission" to be creative. But once we open up, we can't stop it! Hi Jonathan – I agree that simplicity inspires creativity. Sometimes it’s just a matter of looking at things in a new light.

Hi Chris – That’s a good point. I guess we really don’t think about success either. We’re just doing.

Hi Lance – I guess we do need to give ourselves “permission” to be creative. But once we open up, we can’t stop it!

]]> By: Sara http://amandalinehan.com/2009/09/08/the-power-to-create/comment-page-1/#comment-1074 Sara Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:58:10 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=922#comment-1074 Amanda -- I loved your suggestions about fostering creativity. In my case, I definitely went through a period of both the fear of failure and rejection regarding writing. Fortunately, I had a great friend who kept encouraging me to step out on the stage. I thank her every day for this. As I've blogged and read other people's blogs, I've come to see so many different forms of creativity. I think it's important to remember that we ALL have the ability to be creative! Using your tips and suggestions is a great way to discover creativity. Thanks for this post:~) .-= Sara´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sarahealy/soulconnections/~3/inPffpFizNg/" rel="nofollow">KindLike.Us: A new kindness community</a> =-. Amanda — I loved your suggestions about fostering creativity.

In my case, I definitely went through a period of both the fear of failure and rejection regarding writing. Fortunately, I had a great friend who kept encouraging me to step out on the stage. I thank her every day for this.

As I’ve blogged and read other people’s blogs, I’ve come to see so many different forms of creativity. I think it’s important to remember that we ALL have the ability to be creative! Using your tips and suggestions is a great way to discover creativity. Thanks for this post:~)
.-= Sara´s last blog ..KindLike.Us: A new kindness community =-.

]]> By: Robin Dickinson http://amandalinehan.com/2009/09/08/the-power-to-create/comment-page-1/#comment-1073 Robin Dickinson Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:45:07 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=922#comment-1073 Hi Amanda, this is my first time to your blog and I'm delighted I made the 'jump'. This is a great conversation. (I love the photo). I would add… TURBOCHARGE YOUR CREATIVITY WITH GENEROSITY What generates even higher levels of creativity is when we give fully of ourselves, without holding back. Giving our fresh ideas away completely and wholeheartedly, without keeping them in reserve - just in-case they are rejected, stolen or just in case we run out of them, allows us to fully empty. Then and only then can ideas flow from our deepest, most authentic self. It’s then that real creativity - full and rich creativity, flows through us. This is our real voice, our true music - our authentic genius. What you hold back, holds you back - so be bold, and give your ideas generously - and from that flow, incredible, new and even better ideas will arrive. What have you got to lose? Best of creativity, best of life, Robin .-= Robin Dickinson´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.radsmarts.com/2009/09/the-talented-person%E2%80%99s-guide-to-business-failure-part-3/" rel="nofollow">The talented person’s guide to business failure: Part 3</a> =-. Hi Amanda, this is my first time to your blog and I’m delighted I made the ‘jump’. This is a great conversation. (I love the photo).

I would add…

TURBOCHARGE YOUR CREATIVITY WITH GENEROSITY

What generates even higher levels of creativity is when we give fully of ourselves, without holding back.

Giving our fresh ideas away completely and wholeheartedly, without keeping them in reserve – just in-case they are rejected, stolen or just in case we run out of them, allows us to fully empty.

Then and only then can ideas flow from our deepest, most authentic self. It’s then that real creativity – full and rich creativity, flows through us.

This is our real voice, our true music – our authentic genius.

What you hold back, holds you back – so be bold, and give your ideas generously – and from that flow, incredible, new and even better ideas will arrive.

What have you got to lose?

Best of creativity, best of life,

Robin
.-= Robin Dickinson´s last blog ..The talented person’s guide to business failure: Part 3 =-.

]]> By: Lance http://amandalinehan.com/2009/09/08/the-power-to-create/comment-page-1/#comment-1072 Lance Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:38:17 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=922#comment-1072 Hi Amanda, I used to not think of myself as creative. And as such, I mostly wasn't. I think that fits well with the idea that our thoughts become our actions. Over time, I've evolved to where I now do see myself as being creative. And while that doesn't mean it always comes easy, or there still aren't moments where fear or rejection thoughts kick in - what it does mean is that I'm much more comfortable letting the creative side of me out. And what I've also found, is that this place - where creativity comes from - is something I connect very deeply with. And in that connecting, it feels like the "right" place to be. Amanda, this is a wonderful article! .-= Lance´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JungleOfLife/~3/6OiuUkgLIFU/" rel="nofollow">The Evolution of Our Heart’s Desire</a> =-. Hi Amanda,
I used to not think of myself as creative. And as such, I mostly wasn’t. I think that fits well with the idea that our thoughts become our actions. Over time, I’ve evolved to where I now do see myself as being creative. And while that doesn’t mean it always comes easy, or there still aren’t moments where fear or rejection thoughts kick in – what it does mean is that I’m much more comfortable letting the creative side of me out. And what I’ve also found, is that this place – where creativity comes from – is something I connect very deeply with. And in that connecting, it feels like the “right” place to be.

Amanda, this is a wonderful article!
.-= Lance´s last blog ..The Evolution of Our Heart’s Desire =-.

]]> By: Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching http://amandalinehan.com/2009/09/08/the-power-to-create/comment-page-1/#comment-1071 Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:29:01 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=922#comment-1071 Thanks for this -- as I was reading it, it occurred to me that maybe, when we're truly creating, the possibility of failure doesn't occur to us at all, because there isn't any right or wrong -- we're allowing life to unfold without any judgments. I know I have these moments sometimes when I'm playing music, when the idea that I need to do it right or avoid mistakes completely falls away. Thanks for this — as I was reading it, it occurred to me that maybe, when we’re truly creating, the possibility of failure doesn’t occur to us at all, because there isn’t any right or wrong — we’re allowing life to unfold without any judgments. I know I have these moments sometimes when I’m playing music, when the idea that I need to do it right or avoid mistakes completely falls away.

]]> By: jonathanfigaro http://amandalinehan.com/2009/09/08/the-power-to-create/comment-page-1/#comment-1070 jonathanfigaro Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:07:16 +0000 http://amandalinehan.com/?p=922#comment-1070 Creativity can see seen though the eyes of inspiration. Simplicity in life can provide tremendous inspiration to one who desires it. Allow creativity to flow thought you with out effort and you will be surprise by what you get in return. Just let it flow. .-= jonathanfigaro´s last blog ..<a href="http://improveminduniversity.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-to-be-positive-guaranteed.html" rel="nofollow">How to Be Positive Guaranteed....</a> =-. Creativity can see seen though the eyes of inspiration. Simplicity in life can provide tremendous inspiration to one who desires it. Allow creativity to flow thought you with out effort and you will be surprise by what you get in return.

Just let it flow.
.-= jonathanfigaro´s last blog ..How to Be Positive Guaranteed…. =-.

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