The Carnival of Creative Growth #15 is, whew, up at last. I have continued to have electronic turmoil in my life, so I still am not on a normal schedule, although much closer to that goal. This carnival has some really interesting articles which I think you will find have been worth the wait.

Creative Thinking

Lexi Sundell presents Announcing New Art Blogs on this site. Two new art blogs featuring refreshing and inspiring paintings are described here.

Uniq Inc presents Releasing Your Own Creativity posted at Uniq Inc, saying, “Approach problems/challenges with a child’s curiosity; ask questions: How could this be better?”

Toni Tiu presents 10 ways to get writing prompts posted at What’s your story?, saying, “I share ten ideas on how to get those creative juices flowing. I hope that these ten tips that worked for me help others too!”

Creative Business Growth

The Career Counselor presents Ideas to Help Make Your Home Office Functional and Fun posted at ask the CareerCounselor.

David presents What are Venture Capitalists looking for? posted at Gaizer.com, saying, “Seed Financing: Here, venture capitalists fund entrepreneurs in the idea stage, when a company has not yet produced a product or service and is building its management team.”

Jenn Givler presents My Authentic Self Project posted at J Givler Coaching, saying, “For 30 days, I’m showing you how I authentically handle issues in my business – see how I face challenges, and pick up tools and tips to use to make your own business powerful!”

Creative Group Growth

Tupelo Kenyon presents Choose the Companionship of Positive People Who Inspire You posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “If the people you spend the most time with are inspiring, supportive, encouraging, and they demonstrate qualities you want to emulate – great, you are on the right track. If not, it’s up to you to do something about it. Life is too short to put up with other people’s pity parties, bitch-and-moan marathons, and oh-woe-is-me clubs.”

Nadege presents You have no future posted at Clearly Envision.

Creative Personal Growth

Gia Combs-Ramirez presents Creating Intentions with Heart at the Science of Energy Healing. She describes a method for creating powerful intentions with a meditation to assist the process.

Bradley Woods presents Defeat Is Only Temporary posted at Conceive, Believe, Achieve, saying, “The miracle, or power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance under the prompting of a brave, determined spirit. ~Mark Twain”

Karen Lynch presents Rainmaker (Live The Power) posted at LivethePower, saying, “5:35 pm MST ….whew!!”

FitBuff presents How to Speed Up Your Metabolism posted at FitBuff.com’s Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog, saying, “A slow metabolism can do more than just add inches to your waistline. It can increase overall lethargy in your body, possibly leading to depression and other health-related problems. But, there’s good news: There ARE ways to speed up your metabolic rate for increased energy, fitness, and overall health!”

Anmol Mehta presents Comprehesive 9 Day Spiritual Test I Challenge You to Take posted at Mastery of Meditation, Enlightenment & Kundalini Yoga, saying, “This 9 Day Comprehensive Spiritual Test is a unique opportunity to test your spiritual growth, burn Karma and accelerate your evolution.”

Daylle Deanna Schwartz presents Aging with Joy! posted at Lessons from a Recovering DoorMat, saying, “Many people see getting older as a clock ticking on life going downhill. Aging with Joy is a lot more fun! I share some tips.” Right on, Daylle!

Carole Fogarty presents Eat, pray, love a journey of spiritual excitement posted at THE HEALTHY LIVING LOUNGE, saying, “Do you feel the calling deep inside for a good dose of spiritual spring cleaning? A total shake out of your web covered spiritual being, a re-think as to whether you are plugged into a journey you need to be on at the moment or simply have a need to hear your inner wise voice a bit more clearly and little more often.”

Warren Wong presents How To Be Genuinely Interested In People posted at Personal Development for INTJs, saying, “Why you should show genuine interest in people and how to go about doing it.”

Albert Decker presents Resonant Enigma: Painting, Drawing, Meditation posted at Resonant Enigma, saying, “Art=Freedom, wherein growth can take place.”

Peter S C presents A Weekend Without Alcohol posted at I will change your life . com.

Kathleen Gage presents Meet The Left Thumb Blogger posted at Street Smarts Marketing, saying, “Every so often our paths will cross with someone who is truly incredible. Such is the case with Glenda Watson Hyatt, The Left Thumb Blogger. Glenda is the author of I’ll Do It Myself”

Alex Blackwell presents 10 Things to Say or Do Every Day posted at The Next 45 Years.

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