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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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Waves of change

by Jan on July 12, 2010

Every wave transforms, covers, washes, gives and takes The tide, the rhythm of the moon, night and day The waves of our lives, of light, of dark, of dawn, of dusk Gently, mostly, bringing those small changes. Look back, you looked the same, yet you are changed By the waves. And on this, layer what [...]

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Art for a change

by Jan on June 23, 2010

We all create every day, they say. It’s true: we do. You do. And yet: there’s more. I’ve heard it, felt it, sung it, seen it. It’s art in small letters, it’s art with a heart, it’s art for a change. It’s not Art with a capital ‘A’, for all its splendour. It’s not about [...]

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Celebrate your uniqueness

by Jan on June 22, 2010

Don’t be obsessed by originality. Be yourself and you will be original. Acknowledge and celebrate your uniqueness. Danny Gregory, The Creative License

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Translucence in writing

by Jan on June 10, 2010

“When all things are equal, translucence in writing is more effective than transparency, just as glow is more revealing than glare.” James Thurber What lovely words to find as I prepare to set off for Cambo House, and Joanna Paterson’s writing retreat!

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