Creativity and Gratitude

Creativity and Gratitude
Author: Amy Oestreicher
Publisher: Apollo Publishers
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2021-04-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1948062690

Embrace your journey. Share your story. Unlock the power of creativity with a year’s worth of artistic prompts. Sometimes life takes a detour. No matter how much we plan, we encounter bumps in the road that can be frustrating, confusing, and unpredictable. Whether it’s our health, stress at work or home, or current events, we all contend with challenging moments and the occasional curveball. When Amy Oestreicher faced her own detours—including twenty-seven surgeries over ten years and PTSD—she harnessed the power of art to make sense of her shifting roadmap and learned that even when we face the unexpected, we can create something more beautiful than ever imagined. In this hands-on activity book, flush with examples of Amy’s original artwork, encouraging tips, and fifty-two prompts—one for every week of the year—she gives you the tools you need to release your creative energy, and unleash the artist within. Through sections on hope, gratitude, creativity, and storytelling, you will: Embrace creativity as a mindset and learn to look at the world through a creative lens Challenge old ways of thinking and redirect negativity into creative growth Draw, sing, write, collage, paint, and dance your feelings Hone the life-changing art of gratitude lists Find magic in everyday objects Encounter your surroundings with a renewed sense of wonder Learn the four keys to resilience Whether you are a seasoned artist or novice doodler, working to overcome tragedies or reshape the way you manage everyday stress, this workbook will inspire you to engage a creative mindset that allows you to embrace your journey, share your story, and harness the power of positivity.

Crafting Gratitude

Crafting Gratitude
Author: Maggie Oman Shannon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2017-10-10
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1632280396

Named one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2017 by Spirituality & Practice! We live in a fast-paced world where we are pestered from all sides with siren calls to constantly strive for something more, something better, something new, rather than find ways to stay grateful for the abundance and blessings already present in our own lives. In Crafting Gratitude, Rev. Maggie Oman Shannon believes that crafting for us and those we love can be used as a meditative practice to appreciate the incredible, overflowing richness of life. Each meditative craft, from novice to expert, is infused with stories like how Gratitude Bundles can represent prosperity and physical health, Spirit Houses from Southeast Asia can be a symbol of a happy home, a Values Bracelet can help you reinforce your best professional traits, or Flower Mandalas can be an affirmation of nature. With other crafts involving aromatherapy, journaling, dream catchers, and a variety of household items, anyone can invigorate their own lives with Crafting Gratitude for family, health, prosperity, the Divine, and much more. Accompanied by a carefully curated list of recommended reading, helpful websites, and how-to guides, these forty practices will resonate with and prompt you to begin, or continue, exploring gratitude.

Magical Powers of Gratitude

Magical Powers of Gratitude
Author: CA Shivani Gupta, CA Narendra Seksaria, Haresh Hirani
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2024-03-07
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Do you believe in M.A.G.I.C.? Dive into the pages of this captivating book and awaken the Magical Powers of Gratitude within you. What sets “MPG” apart is the team of 18 authors’ personal encounters in their real-lives, while applying the principles of ‘The Magic’ by Rhonda Byrne, resulting in miraculous and unexpected transformations. Are you ready to witness astonishing transformations in your life, unveiling a world of wonders and mysterious occurrences? Discover the secrets within these pages that can lead to deep changes and enhancements in your relationships, health, finances, career, your approach to food and overall well-being. Why you should read MPG: • Receive a treasure chest of wisdom • Transform your mistakes into blessings • Experience astonishing miracles in your health • Switch to a positive world of joy & happiness all around • Embrace proximity with people who can majorly impact your journey • Undergo significant improvements in your relationships • Witness your wildest dreams manifest into reality • Achieve abundance in all areas of your life • Create a legacy for future generations Does all this intrigue you? “Magical Powers of Gratitude” is the key that has the potential to unlock the doors of luck for you. Your magical journey begins within these pages. Manifest ‘The Magic!’

A Daily Creativity Journal

A Daily Creativity Journal
Author: Noah Scalin
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2010-12-09
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1610603389

This inspiring journal featuring hundreds of project prompts will help you unlock your creativity with a year of daily artmaking! The concept of Noah Scalin’s “365 method” is simple but inspired: Choose a theme or medium, then make something with it every day for a year. Noah made 365 skull-themed projects . . . now he invites you to choose your obsession and get creative! A Daily Creative Journal offers 365 project prompts to kick start your creativity. It offers tips on how to choose your subject and document your work, plus examples from other artists and crafters who took the 365 challenge. It also introduces new techniques to incorporate into your projects, including quilling, clay-making, paper pop-up engineering, and more. With 365: A Daily Creativity Journal you’ll see how making something every day can change your creative process—and your life—forever!

Creativity

Creativity
Author: Pooja Jain
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2021-03-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1838810404

Creativity and innovation go hand in hand. This book presents a plethora of creative interventions in education, culture, expressions, communications, and other areas. Each chapter brings forth a core idea well attested on the scales of creative interventions. It is a collaborative effort to bring forth multidisciplinary creativity in the ever-evolving world of design, communication, and possibilities. There is really no logical order to the book. You do not necessarily have to start at the beginning, just find a chapter that interests you and read. I hope that you find the book stimulating as well as informative.

All the Small Things

All the Small Things
Author: Dennis Schjødt Hansen
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2024-02-09
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 8743067921

In "All the Small Things," readers embark on a transformative journey exploring the essence of gratitude. This book dives deep into the often-overlooked, yet profoundly powerful emotion of gratitude, showcasing its significance in our lives, both individually and globally. The author masterfully guides readers through various chapters, each unveiling the beauty of recognizing and appreciating life's blessings, whether grand or minuscule. The journey commences with a reflection on the universal nature of gratitude, transcending borders, cultures, and languages, uniting people in joy and appreciation. It underscores gratitude's substantial impact on personal well-being, emotional resilience, and the stark disparities faced by millions around the world who may not have the privilege to experience it due to adversity, illness, or poverty. The narrative takes a poignant turn, transporting readers to a century ago when the world was vastly different. The early 20th century was a time of immense challenges, marked by world wars, economic depressions, and limited access to modern comforts. Through vivid storytelling, the author paints a vivid picture of the scarcity of laughter and the harsh conditions in which people lived, making us appreciate the progress and comforts of today. Each chapter is a testament to gratitude and empathy, urging readers to discover their unique reasons for thankfulness. The book culminates by emphasizing the significance of sharing the gift of gratitude with others and cherishing every moment. The author inspires a sense of shared humanity and encourages readers to hold gratitude close to their hearts. "All the Small Things" is an illuminating exploration of life's myriad facets that warrant our gratitude. This journey reminds us to appreciate the present and discover the extraordinary within the ordinary. The book illustrates that gratitude is a transformative force capable of enhancing lives and encourages us to radiate its beauty into the world.

Creativity Across the Primary Curriculum

Creativity Across the Primary Curriculum
Author: Anna Craft
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2003-10-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134635710

An inspirational look at how to foster children's creativity whilst following the National Curriculum. A practical book it will ring bells with educators who want to teach with originality and scope.

Edge of Order

Edge of Order
Author: Daniel Libeskind
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2018-11-27
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 045149735X

A stunning tour of the work of internationally known architect Daniel Libeskind and an investigation of a master artist's creative process. Daniel Libeskind is one of the foremost architects of our time, a self-proclaimed rebel celebrated for innovative, site-conscious designs, including the Jewish Museum Berlin and New York's World Trade Center Redevelopment. He has also emerged as one of architecture's most visible public ambassadors. In Edge of Order, Libeskind opens the door to his unique creative process, guiding us through a selection of his projects never before collected--both built and unrealized, major commissions and unexpected favorites--and revealing how he arrived at their designs through text and a rich array of visuals, including drawings, plans, and photographs. With a voracious appetite for culture and history, and an encyclopedic memory, Libeskind draws on everything from Greek mythology to Emily Dickinson to the Marx Brothers to explain the way he thinks about buildings and cities. Far more than a monograph, Edge of Order is both an essential document of Libeskind's remarkable career and an intimate portrait of an artist that will encourage creative people in any field to discover new points of inspiration.

The New Creative Artist

The New Creative Artist
Author: Nita Leland
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2018-12-25
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1440353999

Overcome your artist's block and explore what drives you artistically! Artist and teacher Nita Leland shows how to be creative in daily life to develop and strengthen your natural curiosity, flexibility, independence and playfulness--all with the end-goal of creating more inspired, unique personal artwork. Enjoy a variety of fun activities designed to exercise your creative muscle, including how to make an autobiographical collage, creating an idea jar for when you need a random jumpstart, and how to make "dull" subjects more interesting. Learn to push your creative boundaries by trying new methods in dozens of types of media including paper crafts, Japanese brush painting, creative quilting, inventive photography, grown-up finger painting, monotype and more. • 110+ activities that inspire creativity • Artists of all skill levels and mediums can tap into their creativity through exciting techniques and exercises • Inspirational tips and advice for taking creative risks to make more meaningful artistic statements • Inspiring art from 100 contributing fine artists and crafters in every medium coaching readers to creative success

The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential

The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential
Author: Andrea Seydel BA. MA
Publisher: Live Life Happy Publishing
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2023-12-08
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1990461263

Would you like to experience more happiness and spontaneity in your life? Do you feel life isn’t as fun and exciting as it could be and crave more positivity, closer relationships, and a deeper understanding of what matters most to you? You need to play! In the book, The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential, you will discover how igniting joy and uplifting experiences through the power of play can transform your life, help you through challenging times and even lead you on a path to appreciation and great fulfillment. Play positively matters. From International award-winning fitness professionals and two leading voices advancing the science of applied Positive Psychology and the art of well-being, Elaine O’Brien, Ph.D., and Andrea Seydel are devoted to sharing the science and ways to enhance your life through play. You will discover valuable cutting-edge research and hundreds of FUNTANEOUS activities created to spark your energy, ease your stress, and increase your happiness. You don’t want to underestimate the power of play. Learn the secret of creating a “play mindset” that sparks meaning, loving connections, mastery, and laughs. In this playbook for grownups, you will learn to “optimize your joy potential,” the capacity to be open to experiences of joy, by harnessing your self-awareness, happy habits, and positive action. It’s vital and in your power to play, learn, move, rest, be in nature, perform, and live with wonder every day. Elaine and Andrea will show you how valuing play safeguards your mental health and is essential to your life. The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potentialis designed to show you how you can have much more fun and be happier and healthier. The Power of Play is a game changer.