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…in spite of doubt

by Jan on July 22, 2010

“The relationship between commitment and doubt is by no means an antagonistic one. Commitment is healthiest when it’s not without doubt but in spite of doubt.” Rollo May Isn’t that a great way of looking at things. Does it pop out at you like it does at me? Rollo May’s quote literally jumped off the [...]

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Laughing out loud

by Jan on June 30, 2010

I’d like to share this with you. It’s a true story about a way in which I hid myself a wee bit, for many years. Reflecting on it has got me wondering about the connection between being ourselves – our true selves – and the development of our creativity. I’m wondering if it will resonate [...]

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Original thinking

by Jan on April 12, 2010

To realize originality one has to have the courage to be an amateur. Marianne Moore Does that quote get you like it got me? Why, oh why did I never read that before, why did I never realise that it’s OK, in fact something to be proud of, to be learning, rather than to be [...]

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Keeping it real

by Jan on March 31, 2010

Wouldn’t it be great if you could feel like smiling all day, every day? Feel like walking down the street grinning at folk, a little joyful, sassy sway in your walk, head up, eyes shining, looking the world straight in the face. That would be excellent, wouldn’t it? A constant, never wavering Positive Mental Attitude [...]

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It’s OK to feel the way you feel

by Jan on March 15, 2010

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