Practice

Turn your distractions off!

September 27, 2010

Literarily… I talk a lot about habits, super-ego and attitudes here on this blog. But it does not always have to be so deep and complicated. Sometimes a way to be more creative can be quite simple; turn off your electronic toys. One argument now a days is that it is more difficult to be [...]

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Criticizing other’s work will make you frustrated

August 17, 2010

Have you even criticized other people’s work/art? I know I have. And sometimes we just criticize someone for having a new car or a house or perhaps something new and expensive. But criticizing others is actually a form of self-critique. I will show you what I mean. Let’s say you see someone having just bought [...]

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Combine work and fun! Become creative with your creation.

July 16, 2010

Here is a great way to write songs, plays and films scripts, having a great time doing it. (This example can also be applied to other arts) You know, sometimes the way to get some writing done is just by doing it. But many writers feel alone; we are sitting there in our gloomy room, [...]

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It takes two to tango

July 6, 2010

The other day my love of my life showed me how important it is to spend time with her. Her love is a true gift for me. I am often so concentrated on my projects that I forget life around me. And I often complain about feeling tired and not having time to relax. I [...]

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Start writing NOW in 8 steps

June 12, 2010

Warning, this article will make you start writing. So make you sure you are prepared to do so. Here is a technique I learned from Genpo Roshi. Here I apply it to writing. First step Now, this might seem a little strange to you but please just go along with me. This step is crucial. [...]

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The simple truth of happiness

June 11, 2010

Today I was musing on some dilemmas we all face. It is tricky because there are no real answers to them, but still interesting to inquire into. Here goes: Most people I know, including myself, are usually caught up in one of these two concepts: Working hard will someday get me where I want to [...]

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