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Why Watching Your Weight Makes You a Better Writer

by Donald L. Hughes on 04/01/2010

scaleChristian writers face many of the same issues as other writers. One of these issues is keeping healthy when dedicated to the writing task. It’s most desirable if you maintain a balanced life including interaction with others, exercise and wholesome meals. However, many of us become so focused on finishing a magazine or blog article, or meeting a book deadline, that we sometimes fail to take proper care of ourselves.

Your body is the vessel of the Holy Spirit, and that ship must be in good repair in order to work at maximum efficiency. That means if you want to do your best work you need to make sure your body is healthy and your mind is clear.
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Can Diet Enhance Your Creativity?

by Donald L. Hughes on 03/30/2009

Feeling down in the dumps as you face a blank page? Afraid your brain-freeze might not thaw anytime soon? You might try taking a big bite of a red hot chili pepper. The searing chemical reaction you’ll experience is Capsicum stimulating your mouth’s nerve endings.

But a burning mouth is not where you’ll get your bounce from chili peppers. Expect a rush of creativity as the Capsaicin releases endorphins in your brain to extinguish the fire in your mouth. Endorphins are natural painkillers and produce a temporary high. Theoretically, the more chili peppers you eat, the more creative you’ll be. The question is, do you want to suffer that much for your art? [Read More]

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