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Consumer? Or Creator?

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I’ve been reading this book entitled The Artists Way by Julia Cameron. She gives really insightful exercises on increases your creative energy. She surmises that’s every one of us is an artist. Although not a traditional artist with paint or music, you might have another kind of art. Either way, we all have creative potential energy. Maybe you don’t consider yourself a painter and then again, maybe you have talent for oils and watercolors. Think of these activities as a means for releasing creative forces in the world. Gardening. Dog grooming. Journaling. Interior design. Event planning. Auto mechanics. Carpentry. Real … Continue reading Consumer? Or Creator?

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Three ways playing Dungeons and Dragons improves family dynamics

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Do you have a family game night? I have heard of families getting together on a Sunday afternoon after a meal and playing cards, board games or video games. It’s hard to find something that everyone enjoys. Sometimes families simply … Continue reading Three ways playing Dungeons and Dragons improves family dynamics

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Ideas that nourish us

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People fund their livelihood by perpetuating ideas in the garden of their minds. These ideas feed us. We need them. We need to believe. But the idea that feeds me may not be your nourishment. I taste another idea from your garden and consider it’s taste. After a day or two, I consider its effect on my body, my mind and my soul. I sell your ideas that grew from a garden in your mind connected to another’s garden. Another tastes. Another is nourished. Over time, we perceive whether or not the idea not only feed us, but also regenerates … Continue reading Ideas that nourish us

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How playing Dungeons and Dragons improves child interactions.

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Blending the tabletop role playing game Dungeons and Dragons into strong and positive education for children Parents possess so many opportunities for their children to be successful. As you search for activities for your child this summer, consider getting them involved in Dungeons and Dragons. Let me share three values of playing this well-established tabletop role playing game.  What is tabletop role playing? One of the questions I am asked when talking about Dungeons and Dragons is “what kind of video game is it?” Most people imagine children glued to a screen and nothing could be further from the truth! … Continue reading How playing Dungeons and Dragons improves child interactions.

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Learning from Dungeons and Dragons III

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A heavy winter rain began to fall as the travelers plowed through the muddy street. In this small village of peasants and farmers, the people toiled daily and the weariness flowed through every interaction. The town mayor, a humble looking man in his forties, hailed from the tavern, welcoming them into the dry and warm community center. After warming themselves between the keg tap and the hearth, the mayor spoke quietly. “It all started last year, slowly, but I remember, one of our farmers reported missing livestock, not just small goats, but even his cattle. In this village, even the smallest … Continue reading Learning from Dungeons and Dragons III

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Life Lessons from Dungeons and Dragons Part II

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The mist began to effortlessly rise from the ground as the darkness swelled into light. Soft sounds of birds and woodland creatures stirred in the traveler’s minds as they took turns waking from their exhausted night in the forest glen. … Continue reading Life Lessons from Dungeons and Dragons Part II

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Life lessons from playing Dungeons and Dragons

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[Or more about how we are story formed] Maybe you have seen the 20 sided dice show up in pop culture lately, or heard the name of the world’s best role playing game. I don’t know about you, but most … Continue reading Life lessons from playing Dungeons and Dragons

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From tiny acorns

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I heard a great story the other day I would like to share with you. A long time ago, a tiny acorn fell from the sky. He opened his eyes for the first time and descended towards the soft ground. Upon landing, he took survey of his home and became well adjusted to the group of acorns gathered around the mammoth oak tree. This acorn was a beautiful breed. A rustic cap covered his head and his shell shone in the sunlight. He was quite snug and safe surrounded by many tiny saplings, dead leaves and friendly fellow acorns. Time … Continue reading From tiny acorns