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Is Your To-Do List on Drugs?
2008-05-12 06:02:48
What are you doing? - Twitter It’s Monday. You’ve got stuff to do. Better make your To-Do list. You make To-Do Lists, don’t you? Do they work for you? Do they give you a sense of accomplishment? No? Well, you’re not alone. Many people’s To-Do lists don’t help them at all. In fact, many people [...] ...

To Tweet or Not to Tweet
2008-05-07 06:02:17
So, I’m on Squidoo. I’ve got a MySpace page. I’m on Facebook. (Just barely. There seem to be fish in my aquarium and plants in my terrarium. And I have no idea how they got there.) Now, I’m on Twitter. And I’m curious to hear from you. How, if at all, do you use Twitter? I’ve been using [...] ...

Just This
2008-05-05 06:02:12
“Here is my own plan for life, the Pathfinder’s plan: ‘I exist in perpetual creative response to whatever is present.’” [...] ...

3 Thoughts about Mean People
2008-04-29 06:02:52
Someone I know is dealing with an abusive client. After a recent violent outburst, this person is panicked. She’s wondering how she could attract anyone so horrible into her business and what she can do to change this energy and create a more positive environment. Now, I’m a big fan of clear communication, correcting [...] ...

Sprout
2008-04-25 15:29:11
Sue Ludwig is a poet. She was one of the wonderful women at the March Great Big Dreams retreat. I perform a very casual intimate unplugged concert on the second night of the retreat, and then I open the “stage” for the women to read poems, share works of art, or perform songs. A [...] ...

Creating vs. Getting
2008-04-23 06:03:15
The laws of creativity apply to everything - not just to works of art. The gift of practicing art is that it teaches the creator how to create, and how to be a creator. Over and over again, the artist learns the process of making things - including the obstacles that arise, the futility of [...] ...

Readers Poll: Your Very First Concert
2008-04-21 15:20:16
Last night, we had some friends over for dinner. At one point, the conversation turned to music and concerts. It got especially animated when averyone shared their first concert experience. I love hearing about people’s very first concert. In any given room, the answers can range from Rick Springfield to Poison to the Backstreet [...] ...

11 Irresistible Reasons to Write Everyday
2008-04-17 06:01:32
“With pencil and paper, I could revise the world.” - Allison Lurie So many blogs about writing. So much advice about writing. So much about the craft of writing, marketing with writing, and how to sell your latest eThing through writing. And so little about the joy of writing. [...] ...

5 Reasons I’m Performing at SOBCon08
2008-04-14 06:02:54
I’m the opening event at this year’s SOBCon (Successful and Outstanding Bloggers Conference) in Chicago, IL on May 2, 3, and 4. The title of this year’s event is Biz School for Bloggers. I’m going to one (and only one!) blogging conference in 2008. Here’s why this is it… 1 - I had a great time [...] ...

7 Ways to Wreck a Powerful Intention
2008-04-11 07:00:12
Let’s re-visit intention. If anything in your life is not as you want it to be, simply begin with the intent to shift it. Intention is not about making fists and thinking hard. It’s not about setting goals. It goes deeper than that. “Intention rules the earth,” says Oprah. It’s true. Intention is the beginning point. [...] ...

Getting Rid of Your Ego: A Personal Story
2008-04-08 06:13:21
Many years ago, I took a step back from touring. I needed perspective. I wanted to deepen my approach to my music career and my songwriting. I took workshops and got lots of mentoring. I tried to get clear about why I was doing music at all. I wanted to uncover my deepest [...] ...

When Good Label Makers Do Bad Things
2008-04-04 06:04:21
This is Eva’s dog. Eva was at the March Great Big Dreams Retreat and returned home with a renewed enthusiasm to get things in order in her life. After clearing out the clutter, she bought a label maker. Then, she sent this photo to the women from the retreat so they could [...] ...

Book Recommendation for Animal People
2008-04-02 06:30:53
There are certain kinds of books that just make you want to crawl under a blanket, sip tea and become friends with the author. By the time you finish the book, you’ve got a new relationship. Even if the author never knows who you are, you know you’re friends. She’d like you and you’d [...] ...

Do You Create Your Pet’s Behavior?
2008-03-31 06:03:52
Ever since the Fire Department pulled Gracie down from the tree behind our house as a timid little kitten, she has been determined to squeeze every ounce of life out of life. It’s not that she’s feral. It’s that she’s fierce. She’s passionate. Everything is a wonder to her. Whatever she does, she [...] ...

56 Things You Can Toss Out Now
2008-03-27 05:03:42
We hold onto things for two reasons: Love or fear. We either love them. Or we fear letting them go. We cherish them and know they have value to us. Or we fear that we’ll need them someday. We fear that we wasted our money on them. We fear what others will think [...] ...

Present Moment Awareness
2008-03-25 05:02:57
“As you look at, listen to, touch, or help your child with this or that, you are alert, still, completely present, not wanting anything other than that moment as it is. In this way, you make room for Being. In that moment, if you are present, you are not a father or mother. You are [...] ...

Bake Sales or Blogging: What’s your Paradigm?
2008-03-19 05:59:42
A year ago, I picked up an injured cardinal on the side of the road. I took it to a wildlife rehab center in my city. I wrote a post about it. On a whim, at the end of the post, I accepted PayPal donations for the rehab center. I got over [...] ...

Too Good Not to Share
2008-03-17 05:06:07
This is Simon’s Cat, Episode 2. (Created by English animator, Simon Tofield.) The first episode is here. Have a happy Monday! ...

Creativity, Career, and Being a Pioneer
2008-03-12 05:02:57
Alison Lee has a wildly popular podcast called Craftcast. She’s all about creativity, crafting, art, music, and writing. She’s also a great interviewer. Her guests have ranged from best-selling authors like SARK to celebrated musicians like Gabrielle Roth to fabulous artists like Claudine Hellmuth. I am honored to be her guest [...] ...

Get Some Good Mojo in 4 Easy Steps
2008-03-10 05:01:37
Step 1 - Read this blog post. (Buy hey, you’re already doing that. You’re on your way already!) Step 2 - Think of some challenge you’re facing, some growth you’re wanting, some area of your life that could use a little energy, light, abundance, peace, or healing. Step 3 - Write a comment below or send an [...] ...

The Sixth Snarkiest Misconception about the Law of Attraction
2008-03-06 05:01:00
This is Part 6 of a series called “The Six Snarkiest Misconceptions about the Law of Attraction.” Click on these links to read: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 Here is the sixth (and final!) misconception about the Law of Attraction: #6 - You’re on Your Own Even though consciousness is a personal journey [...] ...

The Fifth Snarkiest Misconception about the Law of Attraction
2008-03-04 05:04:24
This is Part 5 in this series on the snarkiest (and most common) ways we misinterpret the Law of Attraction. Click here for #1. Click here for #2. Click here for #3. Click here for #4. #5 - “I’ve been doing this for two weeks now and nothing’s happened…” Maharishi Mahesh, the yogi who founded Transcendental Meditation, likened meditation practice to [...] ...

The Fourth Snarkiest Misconception about the Law of Attraction
2008-03-03 05:02:36
This is Part 4 in this series on the snarkiest (and most common) ways we misinterpret the Law of Attraction. Quick review: The first misconception is about blame. The second misconception is making it a part time thing. The third misconception is taking it personally. So, now we arrive at the fourth snarkiest misconception about the [...] ...

The Third Snarkiest Misconception about the Law of Attraction
2008-02-28 05:03:26
This is Part Three in this series on the snarkiest (and most common) ways we misinterpret the Law of Attraction. Quick Review: The first misconception is about blame. Many people think that they are being “blamed” if they’ve attracted something “bad” into their lives. They think that the Law of Attraction implies fault. The second misconception is [...] ...

The 6 Snarkiest Misconceptions about the Law of Attraction: #2
2008-02-26 05:02:13
This is the second installment in a week-long series on the snarkiest (and most common) ways we misinterpret the Law of Attraction. To view Part #1, click here. #2 - Making Law of Attraction a Part-Time Philosophy “Have you ever noticed that anybody going slower than you is an idiot - and that anybody going faster [...] ...

The 6 Snarkiest Misconceptions about the Law of Attraction: #1
2008-02-25 06:02:20
In my teaching, in the talks I give, and in my travels, I meet lots of people who have discovered the Law of Attraction. It’s fascinating and fun to hear about the rapid changes people have created. These same people also talk about how they occasionally get stuck, face doubts and old patterns, and have bad [...] ...

How a “Sniggly Day” Can Help You Get Things Done
2008-02-20 05:03:03
Time management is tricky. And I don’t think it’s because we lack self-discipline or because we’re unfocused. I think it’s because of the many types of mindsets it takes to do the varied things in our days. It’s one mindset, for instance, to write a blog. It’s another to create piece of art - a painting, a [...] ...

Monday Unplugged
2008-02-18 05:02:19
In the music world, “unplugged” is synonymous with the occasional very raw and real show with no amplification, editing, or effects. In the blog world, it means that I’m not editing or going in any particular order with the following seven Monday (or rather, Sunday evening) thoughts… 1 - Junk Drawer blog will continue The Sequel [...] ...
Unplugged

What your Junk Drawer Can Teach You about Success
2008-02-14 05:07:47
My house is spacious, orderly and almost Zen-like. (On most days.) Over the years, I’ve taught myself to live simply. I use the “If it’s not an Absolute Yes, it’s a No” rule when I’m debating a purchase or considering tossing something out. I’m sometimes mesmerized that I’ve become organized and [...] ...
Success

Ms. Kane Goes to Washington
2008-02-12 05:01:08
Well, Northern Virginia anyway. This Saturday night, I’ll be performing at Jammin Java in Vienna, VA. It’s an early show. 7pm. You can get tickets here. While I’m aware that this is probably a long way for most of my readers to travel - if you know anyone in the area, please invite them! And [...] ...
Washington

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