“A lot of creativity has to do with energy, confidence, and focus. These are the elements for making creative things… whether you’re making a movie, whether you’re an entrepreneur doing a business, whether you’re an artist, or whether you’re a gardener or a cook.” -Dale Chihuly

I saw this quote recently at an exhibit on Dale Chihuly’s work with glass at the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis and it really spoke to me. I’ve often heard people say that certain talents or creative abilities are just natural gifts and that the rest of us can’t possibly accomplish the same things. Well, I think if more people applied these principles to their work, they would be surprised at how creative they can really be and how many great things they could accomplish.

I found the greatest thing today at the vendor exhibits at the AMTA convention: The Back Saver Wallet. The company’s web site is terrible and apparently you can’t order online but it’s a great product. I bought one for myself and my wallet went from thick and bulky to thin and sleek.

I’m here in Cincinnati at the AMTA National Convention doing a lot of learning, networking, eating, and getting things done for the committees that I serve on. If you are a massage therapist and you have never been to an AMTA convention, I highly encourage you to check it out. It’s a great way to network with and learn from other therapists and supplement your skills with new techniques.