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Finding Neverland
Neverland is a place that is often criticised, always misunderstood but has a power that is undeniable.
The look on a persons face as they drift off there on the train, the moment of recognition when a child realises anything is possible in their make believe place, it is more commonly know as our imagination.
Our minds are powerful things.
We have the potential to think about lovely, world changing, revolutionary, kind things or we cant be drawn into dark places.
Philippians 4:8 puts it this way;
8-9 Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.
In my first book Capture 30 days chapter 2 (day 2) takes you on the journey of imagination, that I discovered through the film finding neverland.
I wrote ‘To live an inspired life, I believe the language of your heart needs to be free to explore your imprisoned dreams’ Amanda Viviers, Capture 30 days of inspiration
What is it that holds our dreams captive?
I believe it is our minds. What we think about, what we imagine, how we use the power of imagination for the potential in our lives or the past.
Often I find people who are purposeless and stuck in the past, I believe the power of imagining a better day is powerful.
The power of thinking better thoughts and the power of doing rather than living with regret, is all unlocked in the power of our imagination.
What is it that you desire to do?
Start imagining it.
Have a inspired day
Amanda
the power of imagination
Most mornings at the crack of dawn, I hear a sound coming from my sons bedroom. Some days it is emotion filled, others it is inquisitive, some days it’s ‘come and get me now’ and the next it is explorative and adventure packed.
My favourite part of our morning routine, is when I lift him out of his cot and he smiles expectantly at his toys and runs towards them. Most days he will pick up anything, a remote, a toy, a mobile, a brick and straight away lift it to his head and start to talk as if it is a telephone. We never taught him this, he has watched and discovered that when we lift something to our ears we can talk to someone in a far away place.
Although this may be an indication of how much mummy is on the phone, it also shows me the power of imagination. From a young age we have the capacity to model and imagine that something is possible even if it is not present. Imagination is powerful.
The more I slow my heart and head down to a more manageable pace and I accept the season I am in, the more I am awakened to the potential of the present.
We can so easily be stuck in the past and that power that pulls us into retrospection can inhibit our possibilities for the now and future.
Are you stuck in a backward glance?
Are you re-reading what could have been?
Are you forever drawn to regret and why?
Are you stuck creatively in the past?
I believe that every day is a new day. Every day holds the possible potential for something new. There is an innovative, prophetic calling to something fresh and honest, something that is authentic and true to who you are.
Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things that escape those who dream only at night.
Edgar Allan Poe
Creativity and imagination has a power that is potent with possibility.
You are more than your past.
You are more than what people have labeled you to be.
You are more than the box that someone has closed the lid upon.
Somedays it is the potential of something new, it is the power of imagination that can take us to a new land.
A land of fresh possibility, innovation and new.
Don’t waste your potential and imagination on what could have been?
Lean towards what can be?
For the month of July I am going to write everyday about the power of our imagination.
Adventure is awaiting discovery.
Come on a pilgrimage with me.
Amanda
capture consulting
I have of late been asked to do more and more consulting in the creative fields, so I thought I would refine this as a part of my capture business.
On the tabs above I have detailed what type of work I am now focussing on;
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http://amandaviviers.com/amanda-facebook/
I wholeheartedly believe in the power of creativity to change a nation. When creative people are released to dream, create, inspire, relate, cities become alive.
A dark and dreary city, with no colour, creativity and innovation is a dreary landscape.
Michelle Obama said it so powerfully;
If you would like to explore creativity and innovation with me, get in touch and book an appointment today.
Creatively
Amanda Viviers
the art of worship
In the next few months I have lots of creative projects I am working on. From Conferences, to speaking engagements, to workshops, to producing a short film, running a fundraising concert for women in Africa and more.
In the midst of it all, I am most excited about creating opportunities for people to encounter inspiration in many different ways. In essence to experience a creative God, through beauty and glory that promotes Him.
I am the creative director for an upcoming conference that is all about encouraging and inspiring people in the creative industries to live out their dreams.
Its called SPARC; HAND MADE for faith and culture.
http://www.sparc.org.au
There are many parts of this conference that I am really excited about. I am producing a short film about the life of Phil Baker, the author and artist. Sheryn Hack from http://www.sherynfilms.com is a part of the project and Bryce Green former journalist from the ABC and current Program Director for 98.5fm is directing and helping produce the short film.
Another part of the conference that I am so looking forward to is hearing via live link from Mako Fujimura http://www.makotofujimura.com/
Mako is an artist, writer, and speaker who is recognised worldwide as a cultural shaper.
I think our understanding of what worship is in contemporary culture must change. The quote below really challenged me this week. I believe creativity and culture has the capacity to be deeply affected by christians who are walking out their faith with depth and light. Worship is a lot more than music.
In fact there are very limited references to music being a form of worship in the new testament.
What is in your hand?
A paintbrush?
A pen?
A video recorder?
A computer?
A thought?
A song?
A poem?
A smile?
Use that to shine light. Use that to change and impact culture.
Interesting days.
Amanda
