Dress to Impress
There are two pathways for influence, manipulation or conviction. Manipulation preys on fear and insecurities to control decisions. This is commonly used in politics and marketing, because it is effective. Campaigns are centered around fear, so that someone can gain power or influence and benefit financially. Conviction is feeling empowered to intentionally do something. We innately have a deep-seeded desire for love and acceptance. Therefore, companies create campaigns that manipulate this desire. You aren’t popular…
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Perception
What we don’t realize is that our entire perception of reality is viewed through a pinhole. Only a small part of the world is visible through the naked eye and there is only a small spectrum of colors that are visible to us. Much of what surrounds us is unseen, because it is either too small, too far away, or has already happened. We use our perception to try and make sense of the world…
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Rooted
The strength of a tree comes from its roots. Roots make the tree stand tall, proud, and maximize its exposure to the sun. When the wind and storms come, the tree remains grounded by its root system. The roots absorb water and nutrients that are necessary for life. The tree does have leaves that turn brown and fall off in the autumn. All winter long, the roots remain grounded and strong. In the spring, the…
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Kid’s Canvas
I spoke with an artist who shared that he is inspired by children. He described how children are not influenced by fixed ideas and concepts, but are able to express original creativity. This is something that is often lost in adulthood due to repeated exposure to themes and frameworks that define artistic design. We become familiar with popular styles, established techniques, and proven formulas. While this knowledge can help us develop skills, it can also create…
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The Everyday
It’s morning, the alarm clock sounds, and I jolt awake. I slap the snooze button and lie there for a moment, desperate for a few more minutes of sleep. Somewhere else in the world, a woman is awoken by the sound of missiles soaring above, people yelling, shots of gunfire whistling by, and children screaming. In another part of the world, a woman arises to the sound of roosters crowing. She lies there on…
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The world is filled with people from different backgrounds with different life experiences and how wonderful is this. I would…
Create a life where you have time to rest, time for self-improvement, and time to dream.
Absolutely! We can all learn and benefit from a different perspective. Many times, two people are arguing the same idea,…
I love this! In a world where too many people have an us and them view how much better the…
Yes! I love this! It is so important to create space for differing opinions and value/ discuss other perspectives. It’s…