Monday, July 20, 2009

Creativity

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I was talking
with my friend,
recently,
about creativity
and how we express
ourselves in the world
through our creative endeavours
and our individuality



Many moons ago
I bought this beautiful compendium
containing excerpts of the Tao,
illustrated with Chinese artwork,
for contemplation








today,
as per my usual practice,
I selected a card at random








and was surprised,
(but should not have been,
because the world loves
synchronism)
to pull the Creativity Card
from the pack


The wisdom of the Tao
reminds us
that creation is infinite
and endlessly various.

Each moment is new,
everything is unique,
complete
and interconnected



The Tao encourages us
to enjoy and appreciate
the energy of creation
and to share with others...






Oh Happy Days




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24 comments:

  1. Sarah LuluJuly 20, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    How lovely ...and yes the Universe does love synchronicity.

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  2. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.July 20, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Aahhh - the wisdom of The Way - oh happy way! I'm going to see if those cards are available on Amazon. I come here and always feel like I have just received a beautiful gift. Thank you Delwyn.

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  3. stevenJuly 20, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    hi delwyn, the card set looks gorgeous! creativity!! i believe that we are surrounded by and blessed with an abundance of creativity. the challenge is how to make ourselves available to it, to let it flow unimpeded through our self.
    you know those moments - when it seems like you can do no wrong - everything you touch is magically transformed. i see it in your writing and in your pictures!!! have a lovely creative day delwyn!! steven

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  4. LoracJuly 21, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Here, Here! Words to live by!

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  5. MarionJuly 21, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Oh, the dragonfly!---my totem, my tattoos. LOL! You KNOW I loved this post, Delwyn. I want the set, too, now. Look out Amazon.com! I have about a dozen translations of the Tao and love them all.

    One is even in rhyme. I found in online. (Pun intended). Blessings!!!

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  6. yoon seeJuly 21, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    Wow! Lovely the mute colour employed for the creative card and packaging!
    He..He..I know the meaning...

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  7. Reya MellickerJuly 21, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    Synchronicities are everyday miracles, to my mind. I feel that interconnectness anytime I notice how things synch up.

    The box and cards look beautiful! Looks like the perfect divination tool for you, too.

    Hope your foot is on the mend!

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  8. Wanda.....July 21, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    I love how you express your creativity in this world Delwyn...You enrich my life daily, with photos, thoughts and your inner beauty.

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  9. Dan GurneyJuly 21, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    This morning, across the wide Pacific, I awoke contemplating how the only time that ever was/is/ever will be...is the present moment NOW. That thought is so much like your card:

    Each moment is new,
    everything is unique,
    complete
    and interconnected.

    Synchronicity is real; it's as if you pulled the card and the contemplation appeared in my mind.

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  10. julochkaJuly 21, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    a very interesting and delicious moment of synchronicity. there are no coincidences. and creativity definitely brings energy.

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  11. DelwynJuly 21, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Good morning Julie

    ...and we are all dancing on the one long continuous thread...

    Happy days

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  12. DelwynJuly 21, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Hi there Dan

    well you have provided the proof...

    the tao advises and you demonstrate...

    I like the seeming contradictions - new and unique yet complete and interconnected...

    Happy days

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  13. DelwynJuly 21, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Good morning Wanda

    Thank you so much for those words.

    If I can add a little smidgen to the days of one or two people then my work is done...rewarding...and I have gained doubly, firstly from the creative enjoyment and then from sharing...


    Happy days

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  14. DelwynJuly 21, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Hello Reya

    I imagine that you would be very aware of these patterns in the work you do.

    The boxed set is very mellow and gentle - I love the colours, the form and presentation as well as the words.

    Thanks for the foot message, the foot appreciates it - only 10 days of boot to go...and great progress now with physio too - it is looking more like normal now...

    Happy days

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  15. DelwynJuly 21, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Hi Yoon see, little creative wonder...


    yes it is a beautiful set..

    Happy days

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  16. DelwynJuly 21, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Hello Marion

    Of course I was thinking of you as I was compiling this post and smiling to myself thinking of your reaction when the card came up...

    But it is interesting that the dragonfly was chosen as the image for creativity...My symbol book says it is the symbol of immortality and regeneration,(and a bit of flightiness) In China it means summer, in Native American lore, change and illusion, and activity,

    AND what I didn't know it is the National emblem of JAPAN - which is known as the island of the Dragonfly... how wonderful...

    I hope that you can track down a copy

    The adaptation is by Priya Hemenway and
    Publisher - Chronicle Books, SF

    Happy days

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  17. DelwynJuly 21, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Hello Lorac

    let's create and share...

    Happy days

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  18. DelwynJuly 21, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Hello Steven

    I agree with you

    I think the thing is not to take our selves too seriously and too preciously hoping to find great creative enterprises but rather find the moments, capture a mood or feeling or thought - that is every bit as creative...as the big achievement...

    and even better is the ability and the intent to create kind and giving moments...in our days...that takes great courage, power, and creativity...

    Happy days

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  19. DelwynJuly 21, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Hi Bonnie

    oh I am glad you feel that way...Take a look at the message I left Marion for the details...

    Happy days

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  20. DelwynJuly 21, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Hello Sarah

    yes just look at you, leaving one castle when the drawbridge of another was lowered.

    Don't work too hard..

    Happy days

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  21. Ruthie ReddenJuly 21, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    wonderful, i like this idea. and how true too, when i am creating a piece of artwork i feel alive & true to muself. happy day delwyn x

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  22. DelwynJuly 21, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Hi Ruthie

    as Joseph Campbell would have said -

    you are following your bliss...

    Happy days

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  23. Margaret PangertJuly 22, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    Hi Delwyn~ I don't see my comment from yesterday! I must have not processed it fully. My first thought was to get the Tao Box, of course! It sounds like such a spark to one's imagination. The poet Linda Gregg writes poetry by pulling out one card from a Tarot deck and using it for inspiration.

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  24. DelwynJuly 22, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Hi Margaret

    I have been having a similar problem on blogs with the word verification. Blogger has slowed that process down some way and I often exit just as the word is appearing and then realise that I have lost the comment...so I am slowing DOWN...

    You will find the compendium details above.

    I need to do a google on Linda Gregg

    take care
    Happy days

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