Questioning is an activity that checks and renews our spirit. In order to come up with powerful solutions, we have to ask powerful questions. The questioning attitude presumes an attitude of openness---that we don’t know it all and we’re open to new dimensions of learning, experiences, and information. Questioning invites the creative process. It starts with not knowing and creates answers out of the void or nothingness. With this notion in mind I will post a question each week and encourage … [Read more...]
Ask Yourself:
Notice what sparks my imagination The ground rules for incorporating the habit of noticing into your life are simple: begin by noticing what it is that you characteristically notice. Pay deliberate attention to what you are noticing, from one minute to the next. Notice everything there is to notice in each moment. Notice how you feel, think, and react. Through fully embracing your life experiences, endless possibilities will present themselves for your observation. The more you notice, the more … [Read more...]
Notice: The Art of Observation
One of the most powerful tools for coming to understand who you really are, underneath all the shoulds and buts and external influences, is paying conscious attention to what you feel, think, and do. For more than 40 years I have been encouraging practicing what I call the Art Of Observation. I would love for you to join me every week, so I will open up Notice!~The Art Observation book and see what we can ask ourselves and post it here! Click here to order Notice! The Art Of … [Read more...]
Dream With Me!
My Live Your Dream book begins: " How will you express who you are, in this lifetime? What is the greatest achievement you can imagine yourself accomplishing? What is the greatest contribution you could possibly make? What is the mark you would make on the world if you were in charge of your life—if there were no reasons or excuses why not? What is the greatest you can imagine being? The purpose of this book is to assist you in actively being the person you want to be, and in acquiring the tools … [Read more...]
Raising A Dreamer
I believe it takes a dreamer to raise a dreamer. If you have given thought to this idea in your own life, and if you are living your own dreams, you will have forged the pathway along which you can guide others. I will be posting questions from my book, that I believe will inspire you, the adult dreamer to be more aware and also better prepared for this exciting adventure. Begin by: Purchasing Raising A Dreamer by clicking here. Then after you receive your copy let me know if you have any … [Read more...]
Journaling 101 with Joyce Chapman
Let's Talk About...Keeping “Anger Log.” As you read this tip/title did you have any kind of reaction? Some might say why would I want to log the times when I’m angry? Others may say…no way! I remember the very first time I started to keep an anger log. I also remember why I knew this would be a good assignment for me. I knew that at the root of some of my complaining and dissatisfaction were feelings of anger. When I was a child I was often punished for being angry and even as an adult was … [Read more...]
Ask Joyce!
Make this the day to be the actualized dreamer you always wanted to be! I am passionate about coaching dreamers and journalers who want to Live Their Dream, Journal For Joy, and practice Noticing! The Art Of Observation. If you have a question you'd like to ask me, would like a Dream tip, Journaling tip, Noticing tip or a Raising A Dreamer tip...to empower you to live the life you imagine! You can post here or write to me on my contact page. … [Read more...]
Put Your New Dreams Into Pictures…Make A Dream Board!
When you choose to have something new in your life—a new dream realized, an adventure, something you have been wanting for a long time—it may take time, energy, commitment and work to get it. So, if you are ready read the first comment and you'll be on your way to creating your very own Dream Board! If you've never made a dreamboard, Chapter Two in my Live Your Dream series has pages and pages of ideas and examples. And...remember when you choose to have something new in your life—a new … [Read more...]