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THOUGHTS ON CREATIVITY: EAT, PRAY, LOVE

Posted on Apr 10th, 2009 by Samme

Burden of Genius Elizabeth Gilbert's book was so successful that everyone worried if she'd ever be able to repeat that creative performance. That concern led her to investigate how past cultures and societies handled creative... More »

UMBRELLA, ELLA, ELLA, EH, EH, EH

Posted on Apr 8th, 2009 by Samme

Mar del Plata beach, Buenos Aires province, Argentina This installation is created by Ozcollective using 32 large golf umbrellas with curved handles, wood, cables and nets. Cumulus Light Canopy: Beautiful lighting concept by Steven Haulenbeek,... More »

YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND

Posted on Mar 15th, 2009 by Samme

GAzA is GAiA: An Invitation Of Creativity, Peace and Oneness

Posted on Jan 15th, 2009 by Samme

This is an invitation for Gaians to create a blog of peace dedicated to Gaza.  I don't know what this will accomplish but just for the sake of creativity.  You can post a poem by... More »

childhood MAGIC and WONDER

Posted on Jan 4th, 2009 by Samme

The M a g i c of Helping Children be C r e a t i v e By Glenn R. Horton  Founder of Artists Helping Artists (AHA!) and Publisher of The Creative Line Magazine... More »

THINKING OUTSIDE THE BLOG: CAN CULTURE CHANGE ANYTHING?

Posted on Jan 4th, 2009 by Samme

This is like a brainstorming blog, thinking outside the blog, if you will.  The words "global thinking" came to mind and I googled it and did a research.  Then I came upon the word "culture"... More »

I DREAM OF GAIA

Posted on Dec 15th, 2008 by Samme

You know your addicted to Gaia when..., It starts creeping in your dreams.  I dreamt that Matthew and Siona are leading a team of Gaia members volunteers on a huge parking lot.  What Matthew and... More »

What's your favorite form of creative expression?

Posted on Nov 24th, 2008 by Samme

I love all kinds of creative expressions!!! This week on TED.com, they have four inspiring, idiosyncratic looks at creativity, design and staying motivated to think in fresh ways: Isaac Mizrahi , the fashion designer/talk-show host/cabaret... More »

THE AWE IN AUTUMN

Posted on Sep 23rd, 2008 by Samme

The awe in autumn..., a time to photograph..., a time for creativity [ click image for lightbox ] a time for play, magic and wonder [ click image for lightbox ]       a... More »

The Power of Film and Photography

Posted on Aug 22nd, 2008 by Samme

I would like to share these two talks here from TED.com to show the power of film and photography in personal, social and global transformation.  I believe humanity are inherently creative and does not strive... More »