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the art of planning

Anyone got the time?

by stargardener

In our busyness, we deceive ourselves into believing that we have no time for the activities we enjoy, the goals we dream about — for creativity, for rest … for just plain fun! However, slow and steady wins the race. Especially for those of us who periodically run w-a-y too fast in various directions! Despite [...]

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{click on image to view full-size/notations} During the past couple of weeks, I have been eliminating the unnecessary {and the “less vital”} by unfollowing, deleting, not signing in and {re}scheduling. And working only a few hours a day. It was/is w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l! I love collaborations with my online buddies — and I am constantly inspired by [...]

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{click on image to view full-size/notations} There are voices broadcasting around the world. We all hear ‘em in our handy {sometimes-not-dandy} brain speakers. In response to that stern, monotone voice that says, “You cannot begin until you know the end.” and the ever-evil, baritone one that says, “You will never finish this.” followed by monstrous, [...]

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Reading this book today … … and tweeting quotes from it. Decided I must quote this one nugget here: [That] by performing the mundane physical act of sitting down and starting to work, he set into motion a mysterious by infallible sequence of events that would produce inspiration, as surely as if the goddess had [...]

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So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains / And we never even know we have the key ~The Eagles ♪♫♪ The decision to unlock the door to change is essential for change, for overcoming busyness. Every life-change, every task or accomplishment begins with the decision to do something different. Said [...]

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[How-To] Overcome Visually

by stargardener

vercoming various obstacles {challenges, confusions, fears, etc.} in a visual {and tactile} mode is my way of processing, deciphering and, well, overcoming! Oh! And — beyond the sense of sight — it usually involves dark chocolate, solitude and ear buds blasting whatever my favorite music is at that moment. Once I am settle, this practice [...]

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It can feel overwhelming to curb the challenge of daily {weekly} busyness {randomness, various rabbit trails and shiny things}, thus preventing “daily-busy” from flooding over our priorities. We begin the day full of hope and energy {mostly? } that what is in our mind’s eye will translate into tangible reality. Then, the day {week} concludes [...]

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Do dreams die?

by stargardener

… Or are dreams and original ideas simply edited for content and clarity? We have all experienced the glorious moment of having a dream — an idea. Said moment is brimming with energy and motivation. Support and resources are clearly in sight as the ever-expanding balloon of details and directives fills our view. Then … [...]

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If you limit your personal items, you are forced to choose. ~Zach Klein Said choices are extremely revealing with regard to why we collect all those personal items in the first place {and why we can’t let go of them}. Being {sort of} a groupie of @messycanvas — who tweeted about the 100 Thing Challenge [...]

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My Blog in Wordle

by stargardener

What do you blog about? Which keywords describe the foundation for your content? Are you sure? Upon reading @Mandy_Vavrinak’s blog this morning, I was inspired to accept her challenge to create a wordle based on my blog feed. Doing so would produce a word-picture of what I write about here … And reveal if I [...]

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