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True Power Series Part I. Visualization: Image Production and Verbal Thought
(5 minutes a day) Next: True Power Part 2. Affirmations This is the first article in our "True Power" series. If you haven't been following the series, click here to read the foundational material on beliefs before continuing. S.C. Giles is a contributing author of The Artrepreneur E-Zine and newsletter. The Artrepreneur offers articles helping artists focus on proven techniques to accomplish any goal. Read More: http://artrepreneur.thepauper.com Copyright © 2005 Arctic Mouse, Inc. All rights reserved.
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