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Creative Consciousness

The creativity dilemma: breaking the habit of low-energy thought

by Sandra Walter August 29, 2010

An epidemic is occurring in our country; creativity is on the decline and battling for its survival. Cuts in funding for the arts, standardization in schools, and modifications in our national priorities have caused creativity to be at an all-time low. Europe saw this decline and made immediate amends to try and improve the situation, [...]

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Conscious creativity for the Shift

by Sandra Walter August 23, 2010

I changed the tagline on my banner after a wake-up tweet from Hugh MacLeod about the lameness of the term “empowerment.” He was kind enough to sympathize with my struggle for the elusive all-encapsulating term. “Conscious creativity for the Shift” defines my mission; allow me to share a few details about the shift.
What is the [...]

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A new stereotype: the conscious, successful artist

by Sandra Walter August 4, 2010

Art is power.
You may have been taught otherwise. You may have been told you need a “fallback” career. Your creative dreams may have been sabotaged along your path by the status quo. You may have heard artists are irresponsible creatures who can barely make ends meet. Those old stereotypes are officially [...]

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New catalogue of the latest painting series

by Sandra Walter July 21, 2010

I’m very excited to reveal my latest group of paintings! This series contains paintings created with intention. I often talk about the power of intention on this site, and am thrilled to reveal the inspiration behind these abstract paintings. Each piece is made with a unique purpose in mind, expressing an intention for change and [...]

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Meditation and creativity

by Sandra Walter July 19, 2010

My relationship with meditation has been a lengthy affair. I’ve experimented with styles, read books about different methods, and listened to guided recordings. Recently I had a revelation that has (finally) made meditation part of my daily routine.
When I look back at the intensely creative times of my life; when ideas, synchronicities and opportunities met [...]

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This Saturday: Worldwide Intention for the Gulf

by Sandra Walter July 15, 2010

It appears we are making progress in the Gulf of Mexico. The baby step of cap-testing began this week. If it holds, and the relief well works, we are finally going to see the leak stopped. Next step: the massive cleanup and recovery of the Gulf.
The healing – and the political and global movement [...]

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The David Lynch Foundation: creating change

by Sandra Walter July 13, 2010

I have long admired the creative work of David Lynch. His films, paintings and installations resonate in a unique way with my creative soul. A few years ago I read his book, Catching the Big Fish; Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity, in which he shares his method for attracting creative ideas. Through a collection of stories [...]

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Creating with Intention

by Sandra Walter July 8, 2010

I’m finishing up my Etsy shop makeover and am very excited to reveal the new look and content. The shop will focus on creating with intention, with the first series of paintings infused with visualizations for healing the Gulf oil spill. This is the first time I’ve shared the direct intentions behind my paintings. As [...]

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Your creative contribution changes everything

by Sandra Walter July 1, 2010

If you’re making art, you’re making a contribution to change the future.
Your creative activity fuels the collective global consciousness. No act of creation goes unnoticed. Whether it’s a sculpture made in your quiet studio or a monologue rehearsed to an empty theater, your expression activates the law of attraction. Like attracts like. Your art [...]

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Solstice Earth Spin

by Sandra Walter June 21, 2010

Today is the Solstice “Earth Spin” event, happening wherever you are! The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill is a huge issue this year, so let’s set our sights on spinning some healthy waters.
Here’s how you can participate:
Create something that reflects how you want the world to be. Artists are very skilled at altering reality. Today [...]

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