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January ... 2006 Ways to Create Your New Year
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J.A.N.U.A.R.Y. Play and Other Events Perhaps in YOUR Neighborhood
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Classes, Events, Epiphanies for Your Creative Year
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RECIPE FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Anger Imagin-ment with the Muse Bea Silly
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Go to your studio and make stuff ~Fred Babb
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Dear Creative Readers,
Just kidding...I don't have 2006 ways to create your new year .. but I know there are at least that many - maybe not all practical but many may be entertaining and we feed our creative spirit when we a-muse it.
Quick Creative Activitation: If you're looking for a little creative ignition, you could number a page from 1 to 50 (or 100 if you're courageous) and quickly brainstorm whatever comes to your mind about the your 2006 journey. Play with it.. Have fun with it.. say the absurd, repeat yourself, go fast so the inner critic doesn't censor ideas that could lead to insight, use adjectives, nouns, verbs - List trips, get-togethers, thoughts you want to think, creative projects, people, pets, nature - use single words, two words or short sentences -don't feel a need to analyze or to be perfect or to explain. Just go! It may end up sounding like a litany, a poem or prose .. or it might sound like an "I get to ....." list (versus an "I have to..." list). Two things I KNOW could be on your list is the Dream Board workshop on the 25th on-line, on-phone Muse Journey beginning on the 30th (see events section below).
The creative process makes great leaps, takes detours, latches on to associations and ahas. Thus, you may have noticed that the Muse letter animal theme from the past five months leaped to a household appliance theme. That creative process can be so unpredictable (as can the attention span of this Muse-Letter staff). So since January is national hot tea month, this month's theme is the Teapots of January. I bought myself a new, one of a kind, whimsical teapot on e-bay. Do a tea related thing for yourself. Tea that rhymes with C that stands for Create. Stay tuned for the Blenders of February.
"Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea. The afternoon glow is brightening the bamboos, the fountains are bubbling with delight, the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle. Let us dream of evanescence, and linger in the beautiful foolishness of things." ~Okakura Kakuzo
Peace, laughter, compassion and at least 2006 inspired small steps for the upcoming year. It's a blank canvas, a new tune, and a fresh start.. but don't forget the growth and all you've done last year. It counts too. Consider what worked best and do some more.
dispatching Muses in your direction,
Jill
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SATURDAY JANUARY 14th 2 p.m. - 7ish Dreamboard Workshop and Dinner in Ramona, CA (only a few spaces left). See the description for dreamboards at http://www.artellawordsandart.com/ecourse.html#dream .This includes a gourmet dinner cooked by chef Ron and the full process of completing the dreamboard, setting intentions and incorporating the secrets that truly make this experience manifest your wishes.
MONDAY, JANUARY 16th at 4 p.m. pacific, 5 mtn, 6 central and 7 pacific FREE Coaching Call with the Muses, Jill Badonsky, and Denise Mihalik, See what it is like to get inspired and liberated from creative blocks on the phone or see what it's like with Jill and Denise. This call will focus on how the Muse Journey beginning which begins on January 30th will help bust blocks of procrastination and perfectionism. Includes a guided imagery and an exercise to make creativity easy. Email me at info@themuseisin.com or jbeansky@netscape.net for the secret phone handshake.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25th, 5pm PST 6 MT 7 CST 8pm EST $15.00 A Dreamboard is a visual display of images and affirmations that directs our thinking so we can - and do - create what we want to experience. The magic of Dreamboards is this: THEY WORK! Jill Badonsky and Marney Makridakis -- aka "Jilly con Marney" -- invite you to come be a part of the kid-energy that gives a playful twist, a power-packed wish, and the kind of thought process that makes dreams rise and become real. Experience the opening of intuition, the choosing of dreams, and the gathering of visuals of what you want in your life. Be a part of the hundreds of grown up kids who are living the life depicted in their Dreamboards; blueprints and purpleprints of their wishes. More at this link: http://www.artellawordsandart.com/ecourse.html#dream
Sub-Kid-Tion: http://www.artellawordsandart.com/ecourse.html#kid
The week of JANUARY 30th** **JOIN DENISE AND I in ANOTHER MUSE JOURNEY 12 weeks of creative inspiration, tips and the structure to establish creative habits to last you a lifetime. Sign up for on-line and on-phone Muse Classes with Denise Mihalik and myself. . Much of the magic happens on the phone and through the motivational sharing and idea from others. See some sample on-line class graphics by emailing dschreiber8@comcast.net http://www.denisemihalik.com/muse/musead.email prompts are completed on your own time schedule and phone calls are scheduled and recorded (in case you miss them). Guided imageries take you deep into your creative intuition and fuel your creative direction. The 12-week length helps you develop habits for your creative outlets that support courage, and bust through procrastination, overwhelm, self sabotage and doubt. Connect with kindred people drawn to Muses and develop supportive friendships that go on long after the class is over. Email me at info@themuseisin.com to sign up. email info@themuseisin.com or jbeansky@netscape.net before 1/10 to receive the Muse readers discount. From the last class: "The dynamic duo of Jill & Denise was a powerful combination for me. It was a true joy to be inspired, challenged, and supported by these talented creators. They created a playful space where my creativity blossomed through the teleclasses, Yahoo group connections, and assignments. I have recommitted to my creativity in a deeper way than ever before, thanks to Jill, Denise, and ALL the Muses!" ~Bette Huntalas FREE CALL ON JAN 16th
SATURDAY JANUARY 28th, 2006Eighteenth Annual Conference Sponsored by The National Expressive Therapy Association: I get to do the Creativity Keynote - at the Bayfront Medical Center and Hilton Hotelin downtown St. Petersburg, Florida See: http://www.expressivetherapy.com/2006conf.html
FEBRUARY 24 - FEBRUARY 26, 2006Come to Sophia Center of Montana "Welcoming Abundance" for women. The gathering will be held at the Symes Hot Springs Hotel in Hot Springs, Montana. I get to do the KEYNOTE SPEECH and two workshops that will equip you with the nine modern day Muses' take on bringing more creative abundance in your life. See: http://www.sophiacenterofmontana.com/abund.htm
APRIL 26 - 29, Vision + Voice: Charting the Course of Arts, Health and MedicineSAH 15th Annual International Conference Chicago,
END OF APRIL WORKSHOP at TRANSITIONS BOOKSTORE IN CHICAGO watch for details. http://transitionsbookplace.com/
2006 Muse Facilitator TrainingsFacilitate Muse Groups and workshops in your are for an additional stream of income and joy using the wisdom and magic of the nine modern day Muses (and of course the bodyguard).
On-line and on the phone:
MARCH 2006 .. Enrollment is limited to FOUR.In person Trainings: enrollment limited to ten.
In-person:
JULY 2006 San Francisco
NOVEMBER 2006 Orlando:
NORTH SAN DIEGO EVENTS
EVERY TUESDAY at Noon
Writing Practice at E Street Cafe in Encinitas.
$8 - keep the creative juices flowing easily with a weekly drop-in group. Just show up with pen and paper. http://www.estreetcafe.com/
THURSDAY JANUARY 19TH (and every third Thursday) 7-9 P.M. Muses and Writing Workshop @ Book Works in Del Mar at the Flower Hill Mall $13 Keeping the muses out of hibernation with prompts that make prose, poetry, journal writing and creative expression easy. Wine, cheese and sparkling waters served (and as usual dark chocolate is included).
See http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20051221-9999-m1m21tfdmar.html
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Ya know, us mortals.. every now and then, we experience the discomfort and inconvenience of ANGER. When we believe someone has wronged us - the act of what they did and how we did or didn't handle it can occupy our thoughts when our thinking would be better served focusing on our creative passions - writing, creating, inventing, engaging in idea expansion and in the creative foreplay we need to build motivation to ruthlessly commit to our pursuits. We need our minds for THAT - not for obsessing about angry moments that are simply a fact of life. Yet, anger is a part of life and cannot be suppressed without detrimental consequences such as constipation, zits, or homicidality. Soo, we have to go through the anger to the other side - no fun. We need to accept that we GET angry - be compassionate and just go on (as the Muse, Marge would say).
I recently found myself obsessing about an incident I thought was UNFAIR. I then got angry at myself for thinking about it so much, and then got angry at getting angry at myself. You get the picture.. inconvenient to creativity. ACK.
So I consulted Bea Silly and she gifted me with the visualization pasted below for angry moments. Try it and if you feel so inspired, please let me know if it worked for you.. it worked for me and it worked for Sue.
Curing Obsessive Thoughts About People Whom Have Wronged You (or who you have wronged)
1. Relax your body, breathe, open the portal of your imagination and submit to its amazing magnitude for far reaching possibilities beyond the mundane, beyond anger's inconvenience- into the reach of awe.
2. Take your obsession about a person who has treated you unfairly - (an obsession that pops up like gopher mounds all over your garden of flowering moments and budding inspirations). It doesn't matter at this point who is right and who is wrong, although as a reader of this Muse letter, know that the staff (that would be me) is on your side.
3. DO NOT:
a). try to get rid of the obsession by pushing it out of your mind -
b). attempt to suppress it, avoid it, or medicate it
c). scold yourself because you vowed to stop thinking about it and it just slipped into your thinking again raising your blood pressure, lowering your resistance to crankiness and tempting you to take it out on innocent shopping clerks.
(a through c saps energy that you COULD be using for creative fuel).
4. Now see your obsession being wrapped in a beautiful package glowing with golden light, soften around it.. it's your obsession. It's your creation- really it is.
5. Place the package that contains your obsession on the lower-end of a seesaw (Optional: pink seesaw)
6. See a wonderfully jovial, festively dressed, amply flabby lady (or man if you prefer) falling out of the sky (with a sly smile), (without a concern) and landing on the high-end of same, possibly pink seesaw with a drum roll culminating in a crash of cymbals.
7. See the packaged obsession, flying with a wake of golden light, accompanied by tuba or kazoo music, on the wing through the blue sky and eventually landing in an ocean where two dolphins toss it back and forth with their noses (making dolphin laughing sounds).
8. Take your hands and wipe any remaining imaginary slime from your body and clear the atmosphere around you (preferably with cedar incense but bubbles work too) .
9. See yourself leaping into the air, clicking your heels together and walking a side-to-side celebratory saunter down a yellow brick path where you realize (with the help of a well-kempt, nicely attired good witch with matching wand) that you had this power all along.
10. Transmute into the present moment with a smile spilling all over you and the surrounding vicinity. Decide what creative act you would like to focus on, especially as it has the potential to make someone else smile.
11. Do not do this while driving or operating heavy equipment (or soufflés and children for that matter).
Repeat if necessary
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EVENTS Facilitated by Trained Muse Leaders
If you are interested in facilitating Muse Groups in your area please email me at info@themuseisin.com
CenterPoint in Houston, TX
Mapping Your Dreams for 2006
Saturday, January 7, 2006
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at
For directions, see: http://www.centerpointhouston.com/location.html
Utilizing collage techniques and guidance from some of the nine modern day Muses, create a dream map to help you manifest your dreams in 2006. For more information or to register, call Lisa Eubank at 713-907-1423 or e-mail: Lisa@createinspire.com.
Meet the Muses
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at CenterPoint in Houston, TX
For directions, see: http://www.centerpointhouston.com/location.html
Come meet Bea Silly, Spills, Audacity and other muses who will inspire you to overcome creative blocks such as perfectionism, procrastination, and overwhelm. Based on the book The Nine Modern Day Muses and a Bodyguard, this fun workshop introduces you to techniques designed to help you realize your true creative potential. For more information or to register, call Lisa Eubank at 713-907-1423 or e-mail: Lisa@createinspire.com.
Denver Crestmoor/Mayfair Area
Musing Your Voice
12 Week Muse Group
January 11-March 29, 2006
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
$250 plus, $50 materials fee
303.322.3562/lmhawley27@msn.com
"Muse Mystique: Unleashing Your Creativity" Workshop
March 25, 2006
Saturday, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
$48/$50, plus $6 materials fee
Swallow Hill Music Association (303.777.4394)
303.322.3562/lmhawley27@msn.com
Reno, NV: The Muse Journey with Peggy Rew Jan 19- Mar 30 2006 Thursdays, Class times are 1-3 pm or 5:30-7:30pm at Truckee Meadows Community College's Meadowood Campus located at 5270 Neil Road in Reno, NV. Tap Into Your Creative Muse!Take your artistic energy, your writing skills and other creative pursuits to new heights by experiencing the modern day muse phenomenon. You'll learn techniques to increase your search for inspiration, outrageousness,and innovation from the modern day Muses. At the same time, decrease your inhibition and discover playtime and organization to foster new levels of expansive thinking with whatever craft you are gifted with.Facilitated by Peggy Rew, Reno's Unnamed Writers' current President and Education Director, and Trained Muse Group Facilitator..for more info email rewcrew@charter.net .or visit www.tmcc.edu , contact Dixie @ Truckee Meadows Community College Workforce DevelopmentContinuing Education at 775.824.3828 or email dschabert@tmcc.edu
Centennial, Colorado with Sally Evan Jan 25 - Mar 29 Wednesday evenings 6 - 8pJoin Sally a Creative Journey .... your ticket to an inspiring 10 week adventure designed to enhance and encourage your creative expression. Enjoy interactive experiences designed to build your confidence and explore your creativity in a nurturing environment.See www.SallyEvansArt.com for more information or call Sally at 303 792-5651.
More classes:
http://www.sparkingart.com/programs-creativity.htm
ACRONYMS and Poems for January
Needed: same for February
Lisa Eubank:
Just Ask. Nearly Unlimited Abundance Remains Yet
Jill's Amazing New Umbrella Ate Rain Yesterday
Laurie Hawley:
Jubilant ants nibbling ubiquitously at ripened yams.
Jeanne Hillson:
January always nudges us awake, reviving yearnings
Ann Anehun
J ust another day
A nn ransacking the house
N oing everything must go
U are right
A nd I know why
R andom thoughts of
Y outh slipping away
Francine Scaccia de Cajar
J Jump, leap,
A and run.
N New Year is
U Upon
A All
R Rallying forth for
Y You.
Linda Bannan
Just Another Newyear - Unlimited Applause Returnsto You
Richard L. Seidenwurm
Just Any Nasty Urge Ain't Really You
Heather Robert
Jump. Higher. Release
Anger, frustration, fear.
None of that today. Yesterday, yes. Tomorrow, perhaps, but
Understand this -- not today, not now.
Awake and face morning. Greet the clock. Welcome the clouds. But not the
Racing thoughts.
You've given too much to them already.
Nicky Pitman
January begins with a spin on her new year ahead,
Awakening to beginnings on a snow-covered sled.
Quietly anticipating what she will do,
With 365 days of everything new.
She can choose to hang over the times of last year,
Or she can toast to adventure with laughter and cheer.
She can travel each season anew- who knows what's in store,
A tourist of the year- there's so much to explore!
She might plan ahead or spontaneously combust-
It doesn't really matter, for her there's no "must"!
All that she knows is that she's got first choice,
And the eleven months following will have to find their own voice.
But she'll start them off as the leader of the pack,
Moving happily forward, this gal aint looking back!
Artella Update
Artella issue 9, The Journey: Destination & Imagination, will be released later this month, and promises to be Artella's most fantasmagical waltz of words and art ever! This 40-page full-color magazine features the work of 52 writers and artists, and is literally stuffed with inclusions and ephemera that will take you on the wild creative journey of a lifetime. Order your copy at http://www.ArtellaWordsAndArt.com/ZineIssues.html. Also...be sure to take a look at Artella's newest series of art challenges -Artella's Creative TWISTS - the first one being to the challenge to create a doll that someone incorporates an Altoid Tin! The deadline for the "Artella Mae Altoid Doll Twist" is February 23, so hop on over to http://www.ArtellaWordsAndArt.com/creative-twists.html to catch all the details!
Cool Website: www.zerogdanno.com
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Take twelve whole months.
Clean them thoroughly of all bitterness,
hate, and jealousy.
Make them just as fresh and clean as possible.
Now cut each month into twenty-eight, thirty, or thirty-one different parts,
but don't make up the whole batch at once.
Prepare it one day at a time out of these ingredients.
Mix well into each day one part of faith,
one part of patience, one part of courage,
and one part of work.
Add to each day one part of hope,
faithfulness, generosity, and kindness.
Blend with one part prayer, one part meditation,
and one good deed.
Season the whole with a dash of good spirits,
a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play,
and a cupfull of good humor.
Pour all of this into a vessel of love.
Cook thouroughly over radient joy,
garnish with a smile,
and serve with quietness, unselfishness,
and cheerfulness.
You're bound to have a happy new year.
-- Author Unknown
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"Life, I am the new year.
I am an unspoiled page in your book of time.
I am your next chance at the art of living."
-unknown
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