As a minister and an artist, I am always intrigued as to how spirituality effects the creative mind. So, when I saw this article from Deepak Chopra on Spirituality and Sex, it was a must read for me. My favorite is #1: Sexual energy is the primal and creative energy of the universe. All things that are alive come from sexual energy. In animals and other life forms, sexual energy expresses itself as biological creativity. In humans, sexual energy can be creative at all levels — physical, emotional and spiritual. In any situation — where we feel attraction, arousal, awakening, alertness, passion, interest, inspiration, excitement, creativity, enthusiasm — in each of these situations, sexual energy is at work. Whenever we feel these states of awareness, we must put our attention on the energy that we are experiencing, nourishing it with our attention, experiencing it with joy and keeping it alive in our awareness. Read this Huffington Post article and tell me what you think. Like this article and want to read more, feel free to subscribe to my blog feed
“Did he penetrate?” Those were the first words I spoke to the doctor as she was examining me upon my arrival back to the US in 2004. I had been studying Italian in Perugia when I was sexually assaulted by a neighbor. Needless to say, I have not been back to Italy since that incident. However, I intend for all of that to change this summer. I believe that one’s experiences make them the person they are. I will go a step further and say that it is really how a person handles those experiences and who they become as a result of them that really tell the tale. With that being said, I have been in a state of reflection over the past several months. I know that if I strive to move forward and be the person I am capable of being, then I need to do just that: move on. In order for that to occur, I need to go back to Italy. I need (and want) a better memory of that beautiful country. This is why my arts summer program is so special to me. What better way to move forward than through the creation of [...]
I have been thinking a ton about the artists program I’m putting together in Assisi and my spiritual pilgrimage to Taizé. Of course, it brought back great memories of my last trip to the monastery and a conversation a friend and I had over a pint of Guinness: Sam: “You do a lot of sh*t, Nae. I am not sure if you sleep.” Me: “Of course, I sleep. Didn’t you have to wake me up this morning?” Sam: “Yeah, but how do you tell people what you do and who you are?” Me: “I believe that we can sum up who we are in one word. Sooo….what’s yours?” Though I won’t go into our answers, I still firmly believe this. As Americans, we put a lot of emphasis on what we do instead of who we are and what we believe. Isn’t who we are and what we stand for more important than what we do for work (unless you are completely aligned with doing what you love)? People connect with people, not tasks or jobs. So, I figured I would reach out to some of my Facebook peeps and see who they are. Which one word represents each of [...]
Yes!! Today is my birthday!!!!! Honestly, I just love any reason to celebrate. That is why, on my birthday I have a gift for those of you starting a business or own a small business (or anyone who likes getting gifts). I would like to give you a FREE PDF version of my newly published book, “How to Start Your Business with $100.” Why am I giving it away: Because it’s my birthday and I can do what I want to! But, if you do download the book, I need you to do one thing for me, please. SHARE and FORWARD ON THE BOOK!!! This book is meant to be in the hands of people who need it the most. So, please help me pay it forward as many have done for me. Thanks Everyone! Like this article and want to read more, feel free to subscribe to my blog feed
All my life, I have paved my own path-a true entrepreneur, I know. From performing to ministry to starting businesses, I’ve done what feels right. Of course, along the way, I’ve looked for roles models to continue to inspire me. I never look for someone who has done exactly what I’m looking to do , but someone who has been absolutely true to themselves. Katharine Hepburn is one of those people. In an ode to a fellow May Baby and Connecticut raised rebel, here are 10 Life Lessons from Katharine Hepburn: 1. Live Fearlessly: Katharine had no fear or if she did, she wouldn’t show it. She was known to do her own pratfalls in films and would even go hunting with Humphrey Bogart on days off while filming The African Queen. “Life is to be lived. If you have to support yourself, you had bloody well better find some way that is going to be interesting. And you don’t do that by sitting around.” 2. Stay Active: A tom boy at heart, Katharine was always physically active and attributed her long life to her swimming, riding, golfing and tennis. She swam regularly up through her early eighties. “I never [...]
Wow! We often hear that the key to happiness is through laughter. Whether you believe that or not, you HAVE to watch this video of laughing yoga. I was laughing so hard that I was crying. Enjoy and let me know what you think.
As a CEO and leader, I want to know what motivates me. Don’t you? So, when a friend passed this free evaluation from Tony Robbins onto a few of us, of course I took it. The entire thing was pretty dead on. What I was most intrigued with was the page that told other people how they should communicate me with. Take a look: How should people communicate with you? What motivates you? Feel free to post here or on Facebook or through Twitter!
In my recent blog post, “How to Live: Lessons from the Jedi Masters” I discussed the need to find a balance between living in the moment while planning for the future. Achieving that balance is central to achieving happiness; but sometimes, our own habits prevent us from taking that leap to get to great opportunity. This is true for any entrepreneur, but even more so for any parent who is also an entrepreneur. Being in charge of a home based business – and at the helm of a family – means that you must always anticipate future outcomes while handling the tasks of today. That being said, I propose the following three steps to achieving happiness. This is a more scaffolded approach to a simple recommendation! 1. Let go and say yes: For one day this week, say yes to any opportunity that comes your way. Life has a tendency to present what we need and want in a way that we may not understand immediately. By saying yes, you can allow yourself to overcome any fear or anxiety that may be preventing you from getting in the game. This article regarding improvisational acting has a great take on the [...]
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As a leader and an entrepreneur, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned: Just Breathe. Everything else will take care of itself. It’s true. We get ahead of ourselves instead of allowing life and its gifts to occur and grow within our lives. It is the same with our businesses and organizations. When we breathe (and smile), we remember that we have a choice in the decisions we make, how we experience life and all that it has to offer.
Imagination is the key ingredient to innovation. Without it, creativity and possibility would not exist. A conversation with one of my coaching clients inspired this video. Take a look!
By Ja-Naé Duane
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Tagged brain and creativity, creative, Creativity, freelance, Home base businesses, home-based business, How much do I need to retire, imagination, Moms work from home, Money needed to retire, Online income, Online money, Online work, outsource, Retirement, work from home, working from home
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