amretasgraphics
blogzine {get inspired} {be happy} {unleash your creativity}
ISSUE
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june
2010
Hello!
Dear friends
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am compiling this blogzine while watching on the internet the events surrounding the wedding of Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Mr Daniel Westling. Everything is so beautiful. So much love in the air.
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o I get inspired? Oh yes. By all those beautiful things, and so you see I’ve digged into my photo archives from my previous trips to Sweden. Perhaps it’s time to take some rest in the countryside again? Wherever it is, it’s time to take a break :-) I’ve been away from my graphics for sometime now, and meanwhile in my fulltime job I have worked so much on publications and layouts and I thought... blogzine would be an ideal way of catching up - when the spare time I have is mostly on weekend only.
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ell, let’s see :-) In the meantime I hope you enjoy this first issue of amretasgraphics blogzine!
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Dear friends
Journaling inspirations
BLOGTALK: Anne’s Food
How to Create a Powerful Morning Ritual by Christine Kane Printable freebies: bookmarks / gift tags Kindwords Garden
Journaling Inspirations 6
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f you love journaling, too, welcome onboard. I’ve learned that there are so many good reasons why we should have and keep a journal. For me, journaling has just gotta be fun. It’s a place to jot down endless inspirations (if you care to notice them, and I think you should!) - and a space to unleash your imagination and creativity, too. I can’t be online all the time, but a journal can be very handy.
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ou can read this article (uhm, better say ‘my thoughts’) on journaling on my blog entry, earlier this year in February. Didn’t I say - “I have the tendency to repeat patterns, recreate pages and rewrite words that I like from previous journals.” - They make me feel good! So I have certainly the excuse for that l)
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o here it is, I have always found that journaling is just so much fun. It’s like getting to know yourself in the journey, know what inspires you in the daily life, and since I incorporate creative journaling I’m sometimes amazed by the hidden talents I discovered along the way… talk about self esteem!
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nd as mentioned earlier about repeating journal entries that I love, when it comes to physical journals (with notebooks and collages inside), I would tear the pages I love from old journals and I would with no doubt destroy the remaining old stories. Ha! I confessed some old journals were filled with not-so-feel-good words, they were from the days I haven’t been yet aware of good-vibe creative journaling.
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ather inspiration, notice good signs and coincidences and fascinating things around me ‘right now’ – and indeed, life is so fascinating. and be grateful.
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his one is very interesting. and I think I will take the word ‘fascination’ as my theme for 2010. It occurred to me when one day I happened to be irritated by a situation, and instead of complaining, suddenly I just said to my friend that the situation was ‘fascinating’. As a consequence, my brain kind of automatically worked on some ways to find reasons why that particular situation was fascinating. It felt almost instantly lightened rather than stressful. So I know it works, hopefully I will be able to remember that all the time l
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rite only ‘positive talk’ in my journal. this may mean writing one positive affirmation or interesting quote a day. with collage, cutouts of images from magazines, newspapers, or printouts from the internet. being grateful is the most positive talk of all! onitor the state of my spirit. list what happened before during the day / night and check those that boost my spirit and find a way to tweak the other situations. Prayraining is currently my favorite that I learned from Jeannette Maw ( www.goodvibeblog.com ). It’s an enjoyable exercise to tell good stories, thus keeping your spirit high! be grateful.
eep track of how I nourish and take care of my body. you are what you eat, they say. and I noticed I feel good when I eat well. I walk at least 1 hour a day (favorite exercise!), and while walking, listen to favorite pieces of music, walking meditation or audiobooks.
rite down my purchases, giveaways and things I receive during the day. They are signs of abundance. the very thing to be grateful for. So be grateful for them. ind a unique theme, such as write one recipe a day, etc. I collect one or two leaves I found on the street a day (inspired by Linnaeus!). be grateful for each find.
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ractice writing by re-writing interesting articles from magazine or lines from books. I’ve learned that my brain learns the fastest when my other senses take simultaneous supporting actions. I opt for articles from travel magazines. be grateful for finding this excellent way to learn. hat else…oh yes, note the progress of a project. I think it’s a very famous advice to break down any big goal into small bits and take one step a day to tackle it. celebrate any progress, however small, with gratitude. emind myself that ‘when in doubt, just do it! we’ll learn along the way’ – and believe there’s always support from God, the Universe, you name it. be grateful.
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ow, isn’t journaling fascinating? And now I know I’m a big fan of creative, multi-media journaling too. I’m grateful for all those creative spirits who invented ways to teach us to live this fascinating life. We’re all fascinating work in progress. For that I’m grateful l
Favorite advice on journaling: By Jill Badonsky the author of Awe-Manac, The Daily Dose of Wonder: “Love is a many splendored thing but, as your spell-check will tell you, “splendored” is not a word. And YOU can make up words too. Coffee is a many caffeinated thing, naps are a many enjoyabled thing, dark chocolate is a many essentialled thing, whatever. Moreover, also, and besides optional grammar is elective during the initial creative of processes.”
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alking about the Swedish Royal Wedding..., guess what, my friend Anne from Anne’s Food annesfood.blogspot.com - made a special cake to celebrate!
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nne is fantastic. Her food blog in English is the biggest in Sweden and is published daily. She lives in Stockholm with her husband and baby boy Titus and their cats. I had the chance to meet Anne and Per in Stockholm a few years ago, we went to one of those nicest coffee shops in town, and with Anne’s expertise, of course, I had a great fika time { fika: that’s how you say ‘coffee break’, the Swedish style l }. Each recipe in the blog is illustrated with nice pictures, Anne is also an excellent photographer (Wow me again Anne!). Anne’s Food is simply a blog take a peek daily for recipe delivered fresh from a Swedish home!
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Performer, songwriter, and creativity consultant Christine Kane publishes her ‘LiveCreative’ weekly ezine with more than 11,000 subscribers. If you want to be the artist of your life and create authentic and lasting success, you can sign up for a FREE subscription to LiveCreative at http://www. christinekane.com/
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his article from Christine Kane’s newsletter is still my favorite though I already re-posted it on my blog a few months ago... I just LOVE it!
ee my friends, this blogzine is not only about graphics, but also about inspiration, journaling and feel-good things :-D
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How to Create a Powerful Morning Ritual
by Christine Kane
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t is said that your habits create your destiny. ’d add that your habits also create your confidence, courage and even your creativity! n other words, your daily choices, routines, and seemingly insignificant moments make all the difference in your results.
ne of the best ways to generate great results is to create a morning ritual. A powerful morning ritual sets the tone for your entire day - and your entire year!
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ritual is personal. A ritual is creative. (Not reactive!) A ritual is what gets YOU on track to create your best day. (And subsequently, your best life!) It can be as simple as a 15-minute routine, or as intense as long-distance running. The important thing is that it becomes a HABIT.
My morning ritual combines a mixture of physical, mental and heart-centered activities to engage each of these human power centers!
Here are some ideas to help you create your own powerful morning ritual. Hydrate First Many Eastern health practitioners recommend chugging down at least a half-liter of filtered room-temperature water first thing. (Yes, before your coffee!) Upon waking, your body has spent hours without hydration. Drinking pure water at this time triggers a series of physiological functions that keep your body super healthy. Some report that this one practice can actually heal many diseases. (I’m not a scientist – but I can attest to the amazing results!)
Get Moving Exercise is called “The Number One Form of Preventive Medicine.” It is also a prescription for happiness and a cure for depression! Getting exercise first thing sets your day off right. You can do a simple stretching routine, yoga or an all-out heart-pounding hour at the gym. Pick something do-able and do it.
Meditate Many people don’t meditate because they find it intimidating. I say, start with just 5 minutes. Meditation connects you to your center, and to the deep silence that surpasses any drama that might be happening in the world of your personality. Don’t worry about doing it right. Just allow yourself the time to BE.
Set Intention “Intention rules the earth,” says Oprah Winfrey. It’s true! Your intention is a powerful force to engage. Remembering your intention puts you back on track. You become focused again. Reflect for a moment on your Word of the Year. Read a goal you’ve written down for yourself. Remind yourself of a financial dream. (If you’re one of my new students in Uplevel Your Business, read the intention you wrote down on the first day of the program!) You don’t have to know the HOW. You just need to set the intention so your inner GPS can stay on target!
Be Grateful Before I get out of bed, I silently create a morning gratitude list. When I begin my day remembering my “gratitudes,” (instead of my “anxieties”) my heart fills with extreme joy and deep awareness. I then bring that energy into everything I do - and to everyone with whom I connect.
Use a Netty Pot (This one’s a little weird!) For years, my acupuncturist told my husband and I to use a Netty Pot. We laughed at him. Then, in the face of acute sinus problems, my husband tried it and became a convert. He converted me. A Netty Pot uses warm water and a special salt to cleanse your sinuses and clear your breathing. Google it, and let the idea sit with you for a while. (You might be a convert too!)
Eat Creative Your choice of breakfast foods can set up your success with other meals as well. Start your day off in the healthiest way possible for you - and make it a ritual, not a chore.
Be prepared: Create a Not-to-Do List Everyone needs a “Not To Do” morning list. Suggestions here include anything that brings up a “reactive” state: Turning on the local news. Checking email. Answering texts. Answering the phone. Let these things wait until AFTER your ritual has been completed!
Your Assignment: After reading this article, don’t just think, “Wow. Those are some good ideas. I should try one or two.” Instead, deliberately create your morning ritual now. Take about 20 minutes to think about and write down what your ritual will be each morning. Start simple at first. Choose one or two items from this menu. Or come up with your own. Write out your Ritual in detail. Begin first thing tomorrow morning, and let your habits create YOUR destiny starting now!
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ANT TO SEE HUNDREDS MORE ARTICLES LIKE THIS ONE?
ee Christine’s blog - Be Creative. Be Conscious. Be Courageous - at ChristineKane.com/blog
{printable freebies}
gift tags / bookmarks print it, cut it, glue it on a thicker paper and laminate if you want - and voila - gift tag or bookmark
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Kindwords Garden
“Three grand essential things to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for�
Joseph Addison
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therwise stated, all graphics and pictures in the blogzine are by Amreta.
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