Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Ins-pi-ra-tion


The English word inspiration comes from the Latin word in spiro which means “to breath in.”

Other definitions include:

  •     arousal of the mind to an emotion, action or creativity
  •     a product of your creative thinking and work, such as a piece of art, an invention, a business, etc.
  •     a sudden idea or intuition as part of solving a problem
  •     divine guidance: (theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings.
  •     The physically act of breathing in or inhaling. The drawing of air into the lungs.
  •     The feeling itself  within the body of elevated energy and enthusiasm



What takes your breath away?

People have different ways of connecting with the world. We have our five senses through which we perceive our world: Sight, Sound, Touch, Taste and Smell. People often have one that they prefer over others or they do a mixture but one is often most dominant.

Visual

Surround yourself with objects that you find visually pleasing. I really enjoycolors as you will note from many of the pictures on this site. Collect pictures that inspire you. Put them around your desk. Make collages and vision boards.

Hearing

Find songs that really energize you. Listen to really great speakers or books on tape. There are so many wonderful stories - We’re actively collecting them to share with you.
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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Color And Mood



Color and mood go together.  Colors affect all of us - whether we realize it or not.  The colors we use in our homes influence not only how we feel but how our guests feel.

RED

Red stimulates our nervous system and increases assertiveness.  Reds make us feel empowered and energetic.

In China and Feng Shui Red is a color of prosperity.  The color red corresponds to the root chakra and therefore is connected to security; it makes sense then that it increases the appetite.

This is one of the reasons so many restaurants use red table cloths.  Red seen in the aura indicates passion, courage, enthusiasm, and excitement.  Red is a good primary color for a room where you want a lot of physical energy and not as good for places of relaxation and meditation.

ORANGE

Orange is a stimulating color and along with red stimulates appetite. In Feng Shui Orange is seen as increasing activity and is good for social settings.  Orange is a great color for a living or dining room as it helps people have fun.

Orange is the color of the second chakra which rules our reproductive organs and therefore Orange is associated with sexuality and desire.  Orange seen in the aura indicates enthusiasm, and a positive outlook.

YELLOW


Yellow is generally thought of as a happy color, reminding us of sunlight. It can add light to a room and give a small room a feeling of expansion and warmth. 

Yellow corresponds to the third chakra which is located at the navel and associated with digestion; perhaps that is one of the reasons we often paint our kitchens yellow.  When seen in the aura yellow indicates intelligence and ambition.

GREEN

Green symbolizes abundance.  When you think of green to things generally come to mind:  money and nature.  Green is a calming color; good for areas where we want to feel nurtured, refreshed and tranquil.

It’s a good color for bedrooms, bathrooms and other areas where tranquility is desired. Green is associated with the fourth chakra and is located at the heart and has a loving nurturing effect.. When seen in the aura green indicates prosperity, health and a love of nature

PINK

Pink is often associated with femininity and love.  It offers a sense of well being and make people feel affectionate and positive toward others.  While pink is not traditionally seen as a chakra color.  There are people who associate it with the heart chakra because of it’s caring influence.  When seen in the aura pink indicates warm, tenderness and friendship.

BLUE

Blue is a popular color.  Blue reminds us of water and the sky and it often used to create a relaxing, peaceful environment.

Blue has historically been a masculine color and is associated with the fifth chakra located at the throat.  It is associated with the thyroid gland, communication and creativity.

Visualizing blue light is very healing and can be a very cleansing color.  When seen in the aura blue indicates peace, intuition, good communication and sometimes can indicate spiritual and psychic development.

PURPLE

Purple or indigo is often a color of royalty, expansion and success.  It is a very intense color with a high spiritual vibration and in Feng Shui it is used in moderation.

Indigo is associated with the sixth chakra located at the third eye (just above the eyebrows) and it thought of as the chakra of the mind and psychic ability.  In decorating purple is based saved for accents and meditation rooms.  When seen in the aura indigo can indicate paranormal abilities.


As the Indigo Children are seen as the next step in human evolution.

WHITE

White is often seen as purity and spiritual essence. White contains all the colors of the spectrum in it and at the same time is thought of as calm and neutral. White corresponds with the seventh chakra, the crown chakra located above the head. This chakra is thought of as union with God and is said to be a color of completion and Ultimate Wisdom.

BLACK

Isn’t it interesting that people associate the color black with the devil and yet everyone loves to wear black.

In truth, black is the absence of color. Black is mysterious, powerful, protective and spiritual. In Feng Shui, black is used to add depth and strength to a room. When seen in the aura black often represents anger.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Inspiration for Creative Souls


Finding inspiration can be an exclusive things.

We become per-occupied and busy with simply surviving. Then we find ourselves depressed and exhausted and we wonder how we got here.

We forget the things that feed us creativity and spiritually because we spend all our time working. This blog is helping you find or rediscover the essence of who you are.

The Holidays can be a very difficult time. Here are some Tips on Surviving The Holidays.

When we align ourselves to our essence and give time to the things that are most important to us, we begin to live a life that feels good.




Let’s be creative - in our lives, our work, our art and our relationships. Sure, it’s possible some great art may have been created by tortured souls like Van Gough. But most of the time people don’t feel productive and brilliant when they’re in pain.

It’s much easier to tap into our inner genius when we’re happy. Using the law of attraction, we can inspire ourselves to new heights of creativity and personal growth.  How?

Let’s start by Feeding the Soul:

  • Broaden your horizons
  • Feed your soul and take inspired action
  • Expand your creativity
  • Read an inspirational story
  • Find the spirituality that fits who you are and connects you to the Universe and God.
  • Listen to music that makes you happy
  • Explore your sexuality in healthy ways

And Pain - Let’s get rid of that.


There’re lots of ways to begin healing:

  •         Good Nutrition, Diet & Exercise
  •         Learning skills to cope when we are depressed.
  •         Talking to your friends and building supportive networks online and in person
  •         Meditation
  •         Alternative healing: acupuncture, massage and energy healing
  •         Using the Law of Attraction


 There’s a spark inside each one of us that can touch, fill, and remind us


We’re greater than we know and completely connected to everything and everyone around us. That spark is inspiration, creativity and healing combined together.

Some people call it our soul. When we can touch that or even see it in the distance, the memory of it helps us keep going when everything around us seems dark and hopeless.
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