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THese are certainly thought provoking ideas and WOW, it really all makes 'common' sense. Thanks Taps ~ (the mountain thing, I may not do but...I have tried the others and yes, I can say it works...the shower, the lying in bed for a bit for creativity to wake up...yes...
~ xoxox Elyse
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elysianfields
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July 29, 2008
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TAPS
What another marvelous and helpful post dear lady TAPS.I wouldn't do the slide now either but the luau would be fun, I've never been to one of those.
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WileyJohn
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July 29, 2008
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Re: I looked up the Eureka Hunt
Bel, I love it that you pop up out of nowhere just about every time I think you are gone for good. I'm really looking forward to participating in the Eureka Hunt. Although, this one is going to be completely within son's property, it will be fun trying to solve the problems and puzzles.
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TAPS.
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July 29, 2008
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I looked up the Eureka Hunt
What a fabulous concept! I am saving that one!
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Bel_
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July 29, 2008
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typo - implement....
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Troosha
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July 29, 2008
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Taps
I'm best at solving problems or coming up with solutions when I'm under pressure. It's as though I jump into high gear, deal with the situation, impliment the solution. Maybe that's my many years of middle management coming into play. Oh, but then I crash.....
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Troosha
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July 29, 2008
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TAPS
I came by to say than you. God has no plan for me to give up and go home to cry. I rested. Will you get us some photographs again this year. I had a lovely time last year at the party through the photos. Be blessed.
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Justi
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July 29, 2008
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Re: I see them as something other than problems.
You definitely have a good outlook on life.
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TAPS.
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July 29, 2008
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I see them as something other than problems.
I see them not as a problem, but a challenge and an opportunity to grow.
I always remember God doesn't send disaster without first a warning and
He prepares us for them and has a solution at hand. I remember God has
already equipped me to handle anything, Even if it doesn't turn out the
way I expect.
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Kolekshuns
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July 29, 2008
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Inform us love! It will do us some good literally, eh? With TLC, BCA, “Top of the Stairs”
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BC-A
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July 29, 2008
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I like these points. I have a great deal of difficulty with finishing some poems. I just let them rest and check on them at a later time. Other problems do require thought and a trek is as good as anything I know to get a different perspective. sam
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sam444
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July 28, 2008
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Problems are not my greatest strength..Though when I do have them I just plow right in and see where it leads...Great post!
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wigopa
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July 28, 2008
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Great post! and helpful too... I am afraid that little by little that ability to solve problems is becoming more and more elusive to me... I hate it and I appreciate all the tips you gave. Thank you so much.
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Sinome
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July 28, 2008
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Whenever my kids get frustrated...
...because they can't think of a name of something, or are drawing a blank about something they're trying to remember, I always tell them to think of something totally unrelated and it usually works.
As for writers block, I find that pushing away from the computer and doing something with my hands, whether it be chores or exersize, tends to help.
Excellent post, TAPS.
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metalrat
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July 28, 2008
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TAPS
Very interesting. I never knew this but I do allow my mind to rest often, not intentionally; it just shuts down and comes back with a rip snorting idea of some sort. Seriously this is excellent information and well done. God bless.
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Justi
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July 28, 2008
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haha Taps, you are right.... I do miss a lot of exits though....
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Departed1
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July 28, 2008
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I love the way you think, Taps, and how it comes out so clear on paper.
Along this same line I saw something on Channel 9 once about thinking before you go to bed, ask yourself a key question, and when you wake up next morning the answer will pop into your head. I've done that when working with a story line, and it seemed to help. :)pat
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Pat_B
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July 28, 2008
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Hi Taps - I really enjoyed that NYer article, too -
There was one comment wedged in the middle of a paragraph that really hit home here; about "focusing" drugs like Ritilan and Adderal working against the natural creativity of children. Against "professional" advice (I use that word sarcastically), I kept my very creative kids away from those drugs and they've turned into funny, engaging and CREATIVE (insightful) older teens. Ben once said that if he took Ritalin, watching paint dry would fascinate him and I said - "who wants to be fascinated by that??" Great post, as usual! Mal
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gapcohen
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July 28, 2008
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Lot of wisdom here Taps
My son wants me to play ping-pong ever day. I came up with the idea for a whole novel while out on a walk. I don't believe in writers block. If i can't write, it is because my mind is full, or i am tired. So yes we need time to think
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Azur
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July 28, 2008
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vickip
And, I'll bet you don't remember much of the road between the start and the end of the trip. LOL. It's funny how a person can drive safely with the mind a million miles away.
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TAPS.
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July 28, 2008
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Ciel
Friend "R" was college roommate with Milton Erickson's son and got to know the family well. So, he went through many session of Milton's hypnotic trances and such, and, of course, he has read everything that he has written. The son has pretty much turned out to be an alcoholic neer-do-well but he and "R" have remained friends all these years.
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TAPS.
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July 28, 2008
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Just hit the road again Vickip....
And I agree, the better the mood, the brighter the sun
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Lotus_Flower
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July 28, 2008
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When I drive long distances I am always full of great ideas for blogs
and poetry, but I drive a standard and I'm thinking writing while I am driving is probably not a good idea
Anyway, Saturday night I was on the road for over six hours and I had ideas out me bum - oh! I have my phone and it has a recorder, yes, that's what I will do. So I recorded a couple of poems and a short, but very profound blog. I went to play them back (yeah, I should have tested the sound but that would be giving me too much credit for planning), and all I could hear was the wind from the cracked window and road noise! The two Pulitzer prize winning poems and the best blog ever to have been written on blogit were gone, kaput, just a lot of noise and air. Shame.
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Departed1
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July 28, 2008
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Milton Erickson- one of the greats of cognitive psychology!
I read his book "My Voice Will go With You" several years ago, about using light trance and story-telling to bring about healing changes in our patterns of thinking.
TAPS, I saw a show the other night and thought of you. It was called Impossible Journeys, and I believe it was on the National Geographic channel. It chronicles the long journeys of nomadic peoples--in this episode, they were salt merchants in North Africa, and in the Himilayas. I am sure you would love to follow along on their trails!
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Ciel
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July 28, 2008
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