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Photography Transforms, II

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As I mentioned  in Photography Transforms, the photos taken of various aspects of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s transformed the attitudes of people across the country.  Seeing images of the violence upon protesters and marchers awakened millions to realities that were outside their experiences and awareness. And more than increasing awareness, the photos motivated people from around the country to get involved in efforts to change these inequalities and violence. A very specific… Continue reading

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Photography Transforms

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Experiences of all kinds can transform us in different ways.  Photography is one of the most profound. One of my favorite photo sharing sites, Viewbug.com, displays this quote each time a user signs on: Photography helps people to see.  — Berenice Abbott Yes, photography has that potential, that power. Photos that focus us on a single flower, or leaf, or tree, can transform how we see life, creation, and beauty. If we could see the miracle of… Continue reading

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Have You Chosen Your Word for the Year?

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If you haven’t chosen your word for the year yet, it is likely that you have heard people talking about doing it. You may have seen posts on social media of the words people have chosen and why.  I am a relative newcomer to the practice and am still working on implementation that continues throughout the year. I was particularly inspired to use the one word for the year practice by my mentor, Connie Ragen… Continue reading

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It’s Never Too Late for a Fresh Start!

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We as humans need milestones to measure and regulate the flow of our lives. “New Year” is one of those milestones.  It is one of the ways we avoid the hamster-on-the-wheel feeling of one day, one week, one month, one year blending into the next with little changing. It is an opportunity to make fresh starts. But it isn’t too late!  We can make a fresh start any time. An exciting and sometimes overwhelming aspect… Continue reading

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Transforming Your Life With New Experiences

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One of the greatest gifts of our years over 50 can be having the time and flexibility to do things that we weren’t able to do when we were younger and in the thick of career building and child rearing. It may allow more travel for leisure and excitement, or learning a new skill and practicing it, or volunteering regularly to give back and help others. All of these and other activities enrich us and… Continue reading

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5 Stages of Creative Thinking to Enhance Your Life

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Very few people are innately gifted with innovative thinking. But we can use techniques and approaches to promote creative thinking, and mind mapping is a very effective tool to that end. Using these tools can enhance your life. Mind mapping can aid in completing the thinking process. With some practice of techniques, we all can create lots of innovative ideas – perhaps even more than a group brainstorming session can generate. USING THE 5 STAGES… Continue reading

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Mind Mapping Enhances Your Innovative Thinking

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Transforming your life after 50 is clearly a creative project requiring innovative thinking. We are seeking to create a custom-designed joyful life that contributes to others and is deeply fulfilling. For possibly decades, we have had limited ability to step back and CREATE what we want in our lives because of commitments, responsibilities and obligations. Innovative thinking can benefit greatly from mind mapping because it is able to consume all the common skills found in… Continue reading

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Ever Wondered How to Position Yourself as an Expert?

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Have you ever wondered how to position yourself as an expert? How do people become recognized in their fields as an expert?  Sometimes it seems impossible!  I reflected on this question while preparing to write a report on the topic, and addressed it in the introduction this way: Although being considered an expert is something that can seem well beyond our reach, and indeed quite presumptuous, consider these quotes: “What is an expert? Someone who… Continue reading

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Abundance or Scarcity Mindset?

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I recently read an article by John C. Maxwell  titled, “Escape from Scarcity.”* It was a reminder of how easily so many of us can be sucked into a mindset of scarcity.  Indeed so much of our language and cultural norms are built on the idea of winners and losers, abundance or scarcity.  We are encouraged to pace ourselves, conserve our energy, and take care of ourselves and our family above all. We often hoard… Continue reading