Many cultures view the elephant as a symbol of strength and power. It has also been praised for its stamina, mental faculties, cooperative spirit, and loyalty. These are wonderful qualities. In fact, these qualities are ones that I feel we all should to strive for within ourselves, especially in these challenging times. So how can…
Times of great change are a superb time for us all to come together, because more can be accomplished through unity then through disparity. With this in mind, is there a simple action we could each take that would make the world a better place? Yes! The words that come to mind are ‘authentic’ and…
“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves instead of more like everyone else.” –Sydney Gurewitz Clemens With this in mind, I invite you to explore some of the FREE ICWIB art activities and videos, because they are a wonderful way to help you or the children in your life rediscover…
In his research, Hans Jenny demonstrated that sound or vibration creates form and when you change the sound the form changes. You can see this phenomenon in nature and it is also true with us. When someone is stressed or inauthentic, their voice sounds different and their facial expressions and body language are also different.…
It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, rich or poor. What is important, especially in challenging times, is who and what matters to you. Once you are clear on this, then check to see where you are putting your time and focus every day. Just saying that something matters is not enough. You…
Why would drawing on the palm of your hand make a difference? Drawing a simple tailor made pattern on your hand can help you activate your conscious mind. Since you can only be in either your conscious mind or your subconscious mind, when you activate your conscious mind you also suspend the subconscious mind and…
As we step into a New Year, traditionally people make New Year’s resolutions. These might be about losing weight, exercising more, or pursuing an interest that never seemed to make the priority list. Whatever the resolution, it really is about consciously choosing to approach life in a new way. This year I suggest a different…
I invite you to explore some of the FREE ICWIB art activities and videos, because they are a wonderful way to help you or the children in your life reconnect with his or her authentic nature, which is the true driving force of success. If you enjoy these messages, Like us on Facebook and share…
According to the dictionary, a mandala is a geometric figure representing the Universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism. I love drawing mandalas because the repetitive nature of drawing one has a very stilling and profound effect on my state of mind. When you approach drawing a mandala in the manner presented in ICWIB! Activity Six:…
We have all been in a situation that didn’t go well and most of us have been in a situation that didn’t go well, but where we had the presence of mind to take a break and do something we really enjoyed. This short video, an excerpt from the ICWIB Instructional Guide, explains how taking…