Creative style is a distinct, particular way of doing something. The point of view is instantly clear. Style is consistency above all. The elements of a style are collected from other sources, contemporary and historical.
| archetypes | quotes | style families | |
| what | Representative example of a common group or type. | Copied transcription of something someone said or wrote. | Groups of things that share a common style. |
| where to find | people, places, animals, mythology, situations, objects | books, newspapers, magazines, blogs, websites, tv shows, movies, interviews | genres: books, fashion, music, painting, sculpture, etc.
historical periods |
In 2009, I came across a book called Style Statement: live by your own design (2008) by Carrie McCarthy and Danielle LaPorte. The book guides you through thinking about your preferences in different aspects of your life. You distill it all down into a statement that describes your personal style. I followed the process and […]
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Over 45 connections quotes from writings across the centuries, Everything is connected: people, things and the natural world. Therefore, have empathy and care for everyone and everything.
Connections Quotes: reminding us that we are all one Read More »
Self-Awareness quotes to banish ignorance, discover the patterns of your thoughts and revel in all the possibities of your life. Behold awareness!
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Commuity quotes to celebrate the universal connection we share. Your society is the company you keep, and your milieu is the environment that shapes you.
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Power Quotes to find the source of your strength. Become inspired to increase your influence, exercise your free will while avoiding the pitfalls of power.
Power Quotes: on the sources, influences and pitfalls Read More »
Uniqueness Quotes to celebrate the beautiful differences in life and in each of us. Celebrate the avant-garde, the rebel and the most colorful misfits.
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Presence Quotes to awaken your sense of self. Be fully present in your life and become part of something larger. What aura do you project?
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21 belonging quotes exploring our need to be part of something outside ourselves. Topics: common ground, the other, leaders, security, spiritual belonging.
belonging quotes: be a part of something to better yourself Read More »
Amirrezvani, Anita (2012), Equal of the Sun A historical fiction novel set in 16th Century Iran, it is a political novel focusing on a princess who is smart and capable whose father the Shah dies without naming an heir. Narrated by a eunuch who assists the princess, the story tells of political intrigue and gender
Ambition Novels: striving, or refusing to try Read More »
Source of Our Ambitions And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto to her husband with her; and he did
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