Gaia: Creative Spirit - What is your creative gift to the world?

Songs/Stories about the Christian Experience

http://Calledtobefree.gaia.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:48:54 GMT

I call it "The Christian Experience". I've always enjoyed writing & playing my guitar. When I was younger I didn't realize what I know today, which is that God gave me this gift to share Him with the world. There is a purpose to Spiritual gifting. The purpose is for God to get the glory & for us to show Him to the world.

Several years ago I started playing my songs at an open mic forum in Tacoma. I've had the good fortune to be able to share many songs there. All the songs I have written are about Christ & how he has changed my life, and how He has shown Himself to me. You can listen to some of them here.

Help get my novel published!

http://22.gaia.com — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:40:03 GMT

Dear friends,

Please forgive me if this is not the correct place to post this information. I have been a member of Zaadz (Gaia) for quite a long time now and love the positive atmosphere it (and its members) have created.

I'm currently in the process of writing my first novel (I'm about half way through). Its aim is to present a positive look at spiritual/esoteric "abilities". The protagonist (Ethan) is gay -- in my opinion, there aren't enough positive gay role models in the media (or books) today.

I'm aware that it can be VERY difficult to get a book published these days, particularly if it doesn't happen to fit into a pre-defined genre. What would help is if I could show that there is a readership for "esoteric fiction".

I don't enjoy "publicising" myself in this way, but sometimes it's necessary to achieve something different, eh?

I would be deeply grateful if you could spare a few minutes to visit my website and sign the guestbook.

www.ethankingnovel.com

Feel free to post this link in others places if you think it may be of interest.

Thanks in advance!

Martin

I love painting

http://aarshi.gaia.com — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:22:23 GMT

I love painting. Its something that gives me that extra bit of energy and helps me rewind. Its often happened that I was completely undecided on what I want to paint and was playing around with the colors. At the end, what I ended up painting was quite cool, artistic as well as expressive. I am pretty passionate about painting and feel that I can express myself with the help of colors but I somehow cannot sit down to paint just about any time. I usually get this urge inside to want to paint. I guess that's my creative gift...

Writing is my Joy

http://baretoedgirl.gaia.com — Thu, 22 May 2008 18:43:33 GMT

I love to write. I'll write just about anything: poems, rambles, journals, stories (nonfiction, fiction, fanfiction), really anything that fulfills that spot inside me that needs to write. I have to pour out my thoughts, whether that means in cyberspace, or in one of my many journals, notebooks, and diaries. I've become looser about how I write in recent years. I used to feel really worried about the fact that other people might see what and how I write, and so I'd spend a lot of time trying to make them seem really eloquent and prosey. Although I still try in my work to make my words beautiful and best show what is in my head, I try to relax when I'm writing stuff like this. I've discovered that I can write pretty coherently if I just write EXACTLY what's in my head. So it's like I have a running commentary as I write, and I write just that, very informally and exact. I guess most people do this, in some way, but the particular way I do it is new to me. Anyway, I don't know if all of that is really worth reading to anyone, but that's alright. You don't have to. :)

I've been so inspired by the beautiful things that people on Gaia have written, quite effortlessly it seems, that I want to try to write in a lovelier way too, but sometimes that seems forced, so I don't do it. Everyone on here practically seems like a famous writer, they all write so perfectly, and sometimes it can be a bit intimidating, because I feel like I don't come off well, but I guess that's just part of the experience.

I don't plan on being a Writer with capital "W" in my career life; in fact, I want to be an archaeologist. But I discovered Elizabeth Peters the other day, and I've been inspired to try to emulate her a bit, in writing fiction based upon my experiences and knowledge in the field. I think I could do that, especially if I really tried to develop my abilities. So I guess that's what I'm trying to bring into the world: more writing. ;) And maybe more of a general appreciation for the work that archaeologists do, and for ancient history and peoples.

Thanks for letting me spout off and peace,
Samantha

creative nonfiction

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:32:56 GMT

I write. Writing is like candy for the soul. Sugary, sweet, delicious. I write mostly creative nonfiction, as sometimes I find it hard to draw stories out of thin air. When the fiction feeling does strike, however, I often find myself simply embellishing a true story into something more unbelievable. I strongly believe in the wealth of knowledge a person can draw from reading something spectacularly well-written. Just the increased range of vocabulary is incredible. Inspiration grows by leaps and bounds after finishing up a good book. Reading even helps spelling, I'm sure, along with other sensibilities like grammar and punctuation. I believe the English language (or whichever one you read and write in) is beautiful, and it is meant to be exercised daily.

Good luck to everyone's artistic endeavors! The world can never have enough creativity. : )

Re: What I discovered about objects starting with stuffed animals

http://wiselittleraccoon.gaia.com — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:35:19 GMT

Annie, I know exactly what you mean. Life force flows through everything and we can connect. Thanks for this "tail"...

Re: Brain Connects Spirit

http://dancingdragon.gaia.com — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:41:47 GMT

I would like to invite you all to join a new pod. The Smaction Love Corp. aka. Love in Action.

This was a new board (at the request of the creator) on the zaadz Love Corp pod just before it disappeared.

Let’s spread love…

Brain Connects Spirit

http://juicemama.gaia.com — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:33:04 GMT

Most of us think the brain is about science, but my discoveries prove the brain is about spirit. My gift to the world is a synthesis of the ancient Qabalah and modern brain science. I've written my first book, The Secret Dowry of Eve, a retranslation of Genesis as a journey through the brain. I'm working on my second book now.

I discovered that the human brain contains its history of evolution. It's really a four-part brain, mirroring the reptilian, mammalian, hominid, human journey. In our daily lives most of us use the reptilian, mammalian and hominid cortexes frequently, but not the human cortex. It sits directly behind the forehead and contains all our uniquely human traits. Those traits are mostly spiritual in nature: intention, solving problems, planning for the future, clarifying emotional patterns, gaining wisdom through insight, integrating the three other cortexes into the authentic human agenda. The human cortex is the one that calls to us to find ourselves, to discover our true depths, to challenge our traditional ideas, to seek a higher purpose, to complete ourselves, to leave behind the old, boring, unfulfilling existence that tries to claim us.

The human cortex is referred to in scientific terms as the frontal lobe. It is the only portion of the brain that is uniquely human, that evolved when we did. It's what makes us human, but we know virtually nothing about it because, like quantum physics, it doesn't operate by the same laws as the other three cortexes, which are much older and take up much more room in the brain case. We are like Cinderella, enslaved by that step-family of cortexes with its neurochemistry of greed, fear, territory, soap opera emotions and rational rhetoric. The frontal lobe is our fairy-godmother who grants our wishes for a new life, new meaning, new purpose, new direction, new identity. The frontal lobe is all about growth, potential, vision and intention. If the human race can get this one idea about itself it would revolutionize how we perceive ourselves.

I'm trying to broadcast these ideas in my book(s) and writings. My webpage is www.edenmind.com

Thanks for letting me share it, Glynda-Lee

What I discovered about objects starting with stuffed animals

http://thefrogprincess.gaia.com — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 19:22:36 GMT

This last Spring, a new part of me opened up: the ability to feel love in objects.

I can literally feel if something is alive with divine love.

And one day I selected a stuffed bunny, really big floppy one, off the shelf of Kroger.
I felt so much love in it! So I walked around with him for a few days...he was irresistable. Then I boxed him up and sent him as a surprise to my 80 yr old mother.

When she opened the box, she called and she was full of exclamations of joy, like I never heard from her. And she discovered that the bunny she could wrap around her neck and it soothed her arthritic neck.

So at The Jewel Project that our council is creating in Spain, one of the crafts is stuffed animals...anyone want to join the pod, the Principe Network? to find out more about self-sustaining, profitable communities?

http://pods.zaadz.com/communities

lovingly,

Annie

Re: Creative Spaces

http://DG.gaia.com — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:13:06 GMT

You definitely should start one in Houston! If Austin has a chapter, then Houston needs one. :-) Please let me know if I can be of assistance there.

Re: Creative Spaces

http://zephrene.gaia.com — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 15:57:50 GMT

Thanks so much for the heads-up! I wrote in to offer help with the legalities of churchdom.

When I move, I will have to look into establishing a Church of Craft in Houston. It sounds like just the sort of organization that could bring together the interfaith crowd there, sharing a love of creating while learning about one another.
This is a fantastic movement!

Keri

Re: Creative Spaces

http://DG.gaia.com — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:08:37 GMT

That's so cool! I think creative work is really a natural attractor between people. I hope you all have wonderful times together!

Re: Creative Spaces

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:45:21 GMT

Hi again,
I have to tell you, I was telling my neighbor, Jeanne, who I spend time with in creative pursuits (right now working on my son's quilt), about the Church of Craft and she LOVED it. She said when she retires next year she's going to see about something similar. Anyway, with that on her mind, she was at another neighbor's house (her name is Henny), who happens to work at our local nursery. She mentioned that we are working on sewing projects together (and that yet another neighbor is about to join us) and Henny said, "Oh! I'd love to come, but can I bring something other than sewing to work on?" Ha! Jeanne was ecstatic! She's seeing her own little church of craft blossoming right before her eyes. Amazing what intention and The Power of Attraction will do!

Re: Creative Spaces

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 02:12:33 GMT

What a cool thing! I've never heard of it, but it's just wonderful. Like sewing circles of my grandmother's day and quilting bees, only for all types of crafts that you can imagine (and many that you can't!). Creativity IS the religion! I just love it. I think this video in quicktime or windows media (linked from the Church of Craft's website) is so much fun to watch! Thanks Sister Diane!

Re: More Than Just a Story

http://DG.gaia.com — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:07:46 GMT

God, that's lovely! Thank you, Shah. I love fiction and old-time radio for just the reason you cite: they're participatory. The person receiving the story has to take an active role in creating it, by adding whatever imagery their unique imagination conjures up. Isn't that an exciting thought? Nobody really reads exactly the same books!

More Than Just a Story

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 03:34:12 GMT

I write futuristic fantasy. It's easy to say that this is merely entertainment, a literary escapism. A temporary way for people to immerse themselves in something other than their own lives.

However, it's more than that to me. It's a gift to people's imaginations. Everyone who reads it will have their own unique take on it, their own way of imagining the world I've created and the characters within it. It's something that only they can see and experience. I do my best to create realistic characters who can bring us closer to understanding ourselves and others. I like to write about themes like trust, loyalty, undying friendship, undying rivalry, betrayal, platonic love, innate confidence. Things that can't be explained outright but can be celebrated with a story. I would like to help people learn how to appreciate subtle qualities in themselves, and to recognize the profound nature of these qualities in others.

Creative Spaces

http://DG.gaia.com — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 02:40:50 GMT

I like to contribute to the world by making creative spaces for other people to play in. I organize a chapter of the Church of Craft (www.churchofcraft.org), which is a real church, and is wholly devoted to the joy of Making Stuff. So every month, I set up a room where 30-or-so people can gather, where there's a whole bunch of materials to dive into, and some kind of fun project to try. It's always amazing how, in the course of a few hours, everyone who shows up becomes friends, and relaxes, and finds a wonderful positivity. People trade favorite art stores, and email addresses, and stories. And everyone leaves looking refreshed. Creative playtime is just so important to good health.

My Creative Gift, eh?

http://paraamita.gaia.com — Wed, 31 May 2006 01:48:13 GMT

well, i think my singing is first because i believe in the power of music to heal. i don't sing formally--but sometimes will break out into little songs in my classroom, taking students aback and amusing them. but my acting and writing also can impact the world around me. i suppose i think that anything that emanates from the depth of spirit can transform and inspire!

paraamita (egyirba)