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Friday, April 18, 2014
Writers' Block-Brain Constipation Cure
I love Otis Redding, Travis Tritt, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Louis Armstrong, Adele, Katy Perry--so I kind of have an eclectic taste in music--it's really how the music feels in my body.
When (which is rare) my brain is only producing "cardboard tasting" words--I love adjectives *sigh*. My go to guy for words is #Eminem. His music blasts the "accepted" clean, tight, writing framework out of my head. Man, I love that kid. We lived in two different times, but we share a similar past and I know words must "snap" and even have flavor and fragrance naturally in his spirit and brain. I love this kid. I listen, the flavor, energy, and passion of my own words come back and reclaim my brain. I feel whole.
Try this one: http://www.directlyrics.com/eminem-not-afraid-lyrics.html
He uses "R" rated words--Just FYI
Thanks Eminem--your a fantastic artist and man.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Saturday, March 22, 2014
THE LOST WORLD by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - FULL AudioBook | Greatest Aud...
Free audio book on youtube ! The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle--it's in the public domain. I've never read this story or read the author. Sad, I know. It is interesting to compare language and social changes--it appears so far to be a wonderful love story!
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Great writing video channel on Youtube Katytastic
I wanted to share one of the Youtube resources I enjoy: Search Katytastic! Especially helpful is her nine blocks or 27 chapters video. Peace!How to outline - I love Katytastic on Youtube
Saturday, March 8, 2014
How to make decisions
This past year, and on this blog, you will see videos and comments on Tony Robbins, Life Stategist.
I decided to share how one of his life strategies has worked (or is working for) me.
For instance: If one of children failed to succeed in some area; or suffered some pain or loss-even as adults--I didn't think it was my fault, I knew it was my fault, or something I lacked in giving them as they're growing up. Unwittingly, I trained them to also blame me and everyone around me I did the same. Why? My biological parents, especially my biological father, would torture one of my younger siblings and tell them that I could stop the pain if I would just willingly do whatever "dear old dad" wanted me to do. The end result: the pain stopped for the younger child (see I could stop the pain), and I was the cause of the pain. My father eventually served hard prison time--and unknowingly, I blamed myself for that as well--for awhile.
Somewhere I learned this in my mind, but it didn't make it down the fifteen inches to my heart. Then came Tony Robbins' Change your Story-Change your life. I watched it and took notes several times. Then I had to practice. Plus, I made it a ritual to watch something or read something up-building everyday--which often meant listening to Tony Robbins on YouTube.
So before I blame myself for something, I do this:
I ask myself what is my focus? Usually, that meant my focus was on myself or the past.
Next question: What is the meaning of what happened or what was happening? I was re-visiting the past. I needed to get up and do something to change my emotion (motion changes e-motion) and it was more familiar to ruminate. Was God punishing me? God is a God of love and every perfect gift was from above--no I was punishing myself. I was suffering horrible pain and my biological father was no where around! I had to convince myself that living in the past was illogical, and not only that, it was impossible. No human can go back in the past for even ten minutes. The only logical thing to do was to focus on the present and preparing a good future while I was suffering and the suffering began to subside and then stop. I still trip up, but I have tools to get out of the muck and get to the happy times which are happening while anyone suffers--it's whether we notice the opportunity for a happy time and participate instead of clinging to the familiar past. Then the last question, What can I do about what I am thinking about and suffering unbelievable pain and regret? If what I am thinking about is an event from the past; I can do nothing, nothing by thinking and "living in the past". So motion to change emotion. I get up and do something that is productive or enjoyable. Again, I still slip up sometimes--but I don't live in that suffering and in the past. I can pull myself out if I want to.
Last thing, Tony Robbins gave an illustration about resentment: It's like drinking a little water with strychnine and hoping your enemy will die.
That's all I have to say today--Except that freeing up all that ime, has allowed me to have time to write, and do things I enjoy. Peace! Please share or comment!
I decided to share how one of his life strategies has worked (or is working for) me.
For instance: If one of children failed to succeed in some area; or suffered some pain or loss-even as adults--I didn't think it was my fault, I knew it was my fault, or something I lacked in giving them as they're growing up. Unwittingly, I trained them to also blame me and everyone around me I did the same. Why? My biological parents, especially my biological father, would torture one of my younger siblings and tell them that I could stop the pain if I would just willingly do whatever "dear old dad" wanted me to do. The end result: the pain stopped for the younger child (see I could stop the pain), and I was the cause of the pain. My father eventually served hard prison time--and unknowingly, I blamed myself for that as well--for awhile.
Somewhere I learned this in my mind, but it didn't make it down the fifteen inches to my heart. Then came Tony Robbins' Change your Story-Change your life. I watched it and took notes several times. Then I had to practice. Plus, I made it a ritual to watch something or read something up-building everyday--which often meant listening to Tony Robbins on YouTube.
So before I blame myself for something, I do this:
I ask myself what is my focus? Usually, that meant my focus was on myself or the past.
Next question: What is the meaning of what happened or what was happening? I was re-visiting the past. I needed to get up and do something to change my emotion (motion changes e-motion) and it was more familiar to ruminate. Was God punishing me? God is a God of love and every perfect gift was from above--no I was punishing myself. I was suffering horrible pain and my biological father was no where around! I had to convince myself that living in the past was illogical, and not only that, it was impossible. No human can go back in the past for even ten minutes. The only logical thing to do was to focus on the present and preparing a good future while I was suffering and the suffering began to subside and then stop. I still trip up, but I have tools to get out of the muck and get to the happy times which are happening while anyone suffers--it's whether we notice the opportunity for a happy time and participate instead of clinging to the familiar past. Then the last question, What can I do about what I am thinking about and suffering unbelievable pain and regret? If what I am thinking about is an event from the past; I can do nothing, nothing by thinking and "living in the past". So motion to change emotion. I get up and do something that is productive or enjoyable. Again, I still slip up sometimes--but I don't live in that suffering and in the past. I can pull myself out if I want to.
Last thing, Tony Robbins gave an illustration about resentment: It's like drinking a little water with strychnine and hoping your enemy will die.
That's all I have to say today--Except that freeing up all that ime, has allowed me to have time to write, and do things I enjoy. Peace! Please share or comment!
Sunday, March 2, 2014
From Gwen Hankins to Gwen Huff Author
My divorce was final February 13, 2014. The divorce was the "dark night of the soul"-a year or more of endurance and personal growth-So changing my name (the spelling of Gwen to Gwyn) and my last name to Huff has personal significance of survival and hope.
I'm not blaming my ex-husband although that has taken a lot of work. I watch Tony Robbins just about everyday on YouTube. His life strategies put actual steps I needed to accomplish to take responsibility for my own life. I believe to the bone that if you blame someone else for your current circumstances (even if they are guilty-chuckle-not really) then you give your power away to change your circumstances, because you can't change anyone but yourself.
I am a storyteller. When I was a child living with my birth parents and five younger brothers and sisters, "keeping the kids quiet" was often my responsibility. Reading stories to them wasn't often an option. So I became a story-inventor and adapted fairytales and books I had read and eventually told them my own. Later, my biological parents went to prison; my father for a long, long time. My siblings and I were separated and moved into different foster homes, adoptive homes, and to relatives. I married young and continued to tell and read stories to my own children. All my children were great readers, and I was very happy about that--I learned as a small child that if you are having a problem, someone else has had the same problem, and there is a book "out there" that will tell you how to solve the problem.
I started writing at a very early age and studied writing all my life. I've had a trilogy and few shorts published in 2008 by a small publishing house under a pseudonym. Unfortunately, I wish they hadn't been published! I still had so much to learn about writing--and I am currently in my new circumstances-learning more about the process. The internet, especially Youtube and certain blogs and sites, gives a writer so much information and learning experiences that would otherwise be impossible for a disabled person to "attend".
So, I share videos about plotting, writing, books, authors, characterization and writing "teachers" on the internet and my own experiences. You'll see a lot of Tony Robbins, the life strategist, on my blog. I think a lot of his strategies help writers and artists especially. So remember Gwyn Huff. Peace!
I'm not blaming my ex-husband although that has taken a lot of work. I watch Tony Robbins just about everyday on YouTube. His life strategies put actual steps I needed to accomplish to take responsibility for my own life. I believe to the bone that if you blame someone else for your current circumstances (even if they are guilty-chuckle-not really) then you give your power away to change your circumstances, because you can't change anyone but yourself.
I am a storyteller. When I was a child living with my birth parents and five younger brothers and sisters, "keeping the kids quiet" was often my responsibility. Reading stories to them wasn't often an option. So I became a story-inventor and adapted fairytales and books I had read and eventually told them my own. Later, my biological parents went to prison; my father for a long, long time. My siblings and I were separated and moved into different foster homes, adoptive homes, and to relatives. I married young and continued to tell and read stories to my own children. All my children were great readers, and I was very happy about that--I learned as a small child that if you are having a problem, someone else has had the same problem, and there is a book "out there" that will tell you how to solve the problem.
I started writing at a very early age and studied writing all my life. I've had a trilogy and few shorts published in 2008 by a small publishing house under a pseudonym. Unfortunately, I wish they hadn't been published! I still had so much to learn about writing--and I am currently in my new circumstances-learning more about the process. The internet, especially Youtube and certain blogs and sites, gives a writer so much information and learning experiences that would otherwise be impossible for a disabled person to "attend".
So, I share videos about plotting, writing, books, authors, characterization and writing "teachers" on the internet and my own experiences. You'll see a lot of Tony Robbins, the life strategist, on my blog. I think a lot of his strategies help writers and artists especially. So remember Gwyn Huff. Peace!
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Out of My Mind: Writing Tip Wednesday--Pseudonyms
Out of My Mind: Writing Tip Wednesday--Pseudonyms: Welcome to Writing Tip Wednesday! I’ll be discussing career topics for the next several months. For writing craft topics, see the Labels lis...
Friday, January 10, 2014
The Entrepreneurial Realities of Being a Pro Writer With Mel Sherratt
Tonight has been especially hard for me as a writer. I am isolated from other
writers at this time of my life. I want to thank Joanna Penn and Mel Sherratt for this video. Before it was over I felt like I was having coffee with two understanding and encouraging friends. Again, thanks. :)
Amber Alert issued again: Child Abduction Missouri January 11th 2014 at 12:30 midnight
Anderson, MO AMBER ALERT:
LIC/UH7D2R (MO plates) 2004 Red Ford Freestar<
This Amber Alert above was just re-issued a moment ago. Keep looking. Can anyone find a pic of a 2004 red Ford Freestar--for an example of what kind of vehicle to look for? I can't get it to paste in this post. Look for "UH7" on the license plates you see--and remember to check not just on the roadways, but parked, at gas stations, fast-food places--anywhere. Please share to every contact you can in the state of Missouri, and the surrounding states: Kansas, Iowa, Arkansas, Illinois, anywhere. Thanks.
Clarity, Purpose and Goal Setting By Anthony Robbins
I set a goal for 2014 to answer the questions contained in this video at least once a month. Sometimes with all the variables happening in my life at the moment I didn't think I could attain clarity! Well practice makes perfect--and it is getting better. I hope the principles in this video are helpful to you. Thank you, Tony Robbins
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