Monthly Archives: February 2009

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls — Pablo Picasso

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

For the next year or so, Craig Frazier will post a new drawing every week in desperate need of a caption. Craig invites YOU to write the words that you think belong to that drawing. Please submit a line no … Continue reading →

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Creativity is as important in education as literacy — Sir Ken Robinson

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

I really do believe I was put on the planet to help people have creative confidence. I don’t have 27 agendas. I’m not the sustainability guy, or the developing-world guy. My contribution is to teach as many people as I … Continue reading →

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The greatest gift is to give people your enlightenment, to share it — Buddha

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

Have you ever had an a-ha moment? You know, a moment when suddenly little bits and pieces of life fall together and make you realize something? I had one yesterday. I was at work, in a good mood, smiling. I … Continue reading →

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Every time we choose safety, we reinforce fear – Cheri Huber

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

Let’s say you are a starter. You have this great project of bringing creativity to your workplace. You decide to tackle the beast with baby steps and start with an informal creative workshop among close colleagues. You have decided about … Continue reading →

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The next thing to saying a good thing yourself, is to quote one — Ralpho Waldo Emerson

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

Today I found a little booklet full of interesting quotes from blogger on Tinkerbell’s site.If you click on the image below it should start downloading the pdf file. It not only gives you interesting quotes, but also lets you discover … Continue reading →

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Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving — Albert Einstein

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

I am so happy today as I have just won a free ticket to Stacey‘s Hungry for Balance online retreat. This e-retreat will be filled with six weeks of celebrating your needs and passions, living with intention, practicing putting yourself … Continue reading →

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Are you a starter or a finisher?

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

In ‘The Handbook of Academic Writing‘ by Rowena Murray and Sarah Moore the starting versus finishing paradox is described as follows: The starting versus finishing paradox exists by virtue of the fact that the skills associated with starting a writing … Continue reading →

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The days are long, but the years are short.

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

I discovered this thought provoking short slideshow (1 minute) about what you can learn from children and what it means to live in the now. It’s all about being happy about the small things, being happy now. Go to The … Continue reading →

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Today is life – the only life you are sure of.

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

“Today is life – the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in something. Shake yourself awake. Develop a hobby. Let the winds of enthusiasm sweep through you. Live today with gusto.” –Dale Carnegie … Continue reading →

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How to create 10 simple, positive habits

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Mindful Mimi

Start a great dayWhen you get up in the morning, tell yourself ‘Today is going to be a great day’. Be gratefulEvery day, after you have started your ‘great day’, while you’re on your way to prepare breakfast, brush your … Continue reading →

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