1. You are creative. The artist is not a special person; each one of us is a special kind of artist. Every one of us is born a creative, spontaneous thinker. The only difference between people who are creative and people who are not is a simple belief. Creative people believe they are creative. People who believe they are not creative, are not. Once you have a particular identity and set of beliefs about yourself, you become interested in seeking out the skills needed to express your identity and beliefs. This is why people who believe they are creative become creative.

No, New World Library is not celebrating our golden anniversary in business; we are celebrating becoming a Green Press Initiative (GPI) Gold Certified Environmentally Responsible Publisher.

The Green Press Initiative describes its certification program for environmentally responsible publishers as follows:

It’s 2012, the year that has been touted as the end of the world. The end of the Mayan calendar. The apocalypse. Between hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and wars, it can be easy to buy into the doom and gloom. [Insert ominous music here.]

Whether you believe in the predictions or not, one thing is certain: if you want to live your best year ever, live it as if it were your last! Risking, growing, and stretching beyond your wildest dreams is required. And you’re going to have your Inner Critic to contend with. You’ve got to go green on your inner pollution.

For more than thirty years, bestselling author and New World Library cofounder Shakti Gawain has helped thousands of people learn to trust and act on their inner truth. In this new video she offers perspective, insight, and warm wishes as we enter this new year of 2012.