Career & creativity
Writing, consulting, transitions — creativity driven by spirit rather than ego. 26 indexed topics across 18 sessions.
Artificial intelligence, technology and humanity's use of it
Frederic says he has been playing with AI, which handles the boring work so he can focus on creative programming, restoring his joy in it. The Wonders…
Between assignments: quiet time, and what to look for in the next work
Frederic says that since being pushed out of his previous mission he feels it is time for a change but does not care yet what it will be and is not ev…
Closing scenario of working as a home-based consultant
After the session René recounts what he watched: Frederic telling his employers he will hire himself out as a consultant, and when they object that th…
Creating a context for choice through a playful story
Frederick observes that giving someone Asimaya creates a context in which they can choose, and asks whether a book could create that same context with…
Creative activity as a glimpse of possibilities, and energy outside the mind
Frederic says he had been examining creativity from an emotional perspective and wonders whether he should focus more on free choice instead. The Wond…
Creativity as a judgment of choice, and why awareness of choice creates separation
Frederic asks whether this ties in with creativity. The Wonders say only to a point: it is just choice, and creativity is merely a different judgment …
Creativity, inspiration, and the difference between what drives and what guides
Frederic recounts that having a baby in the home, which could be seen as added constraints, instead led him to creative ways of still making the choic…
Dissatisfaction with work, consulting paid on results, and teaching the attitude
Frederic admits he is still not satisfied with his so-called job. The Wonders call it a frustration and observe that he does enjoy work, but only when…
Fear around returning to writing and the belief that it earns no money
Frederic says he wants to return to writing at some point but is still stuck in a belief, probably picked up from his father, that you do not make mon…
Feedback on his books and writing style
Frederic asks for a comment or blurb for his book One Suit for the Soul. The Wonders suggest Rene would be the better source but offer: "It is a good …
Frederic's writing: the editor's feedback and writing for oneself
Frederic says he sought feedback on his writing because his audience is tiny - two books over ten years with about one buyer, one subscriber, one read…
Letting new ideas come, imagining beyond current forms, and the ego of technology billionaires
Frederic describes what he has been playing with: rather than visualization, which he finds boring because it involves forcing and obligation, he lets…
Luck versus choice, seeking more creative people, and starting a consulting practice
Frederic says there are emotions around the idea of sufficiency: he has always managed to do what he wanted at work, but each time he wants to change …
Marketing, self-promotion and expressing one's truth
Frederic observes a reluctance in the New Age movement to promote or market oneself, while pushing people to buy is a push energy usually based on fea…
Professional direction and becoming a writer
Frederic says he is confused about what to do professionally and asks which areas, talents or skills he should explore. The Wonders ask what he would …
Self versus ego in the venture, and the drive toward simplicity
Frederic notes that building companies is fun from the ego's perspective and asks what fun would mean for the self. The Wonders answer that for the se…
Simpler and direct as the direction, with no further step beyond it
Frederic asks what the next step is beyond 'simpler'. The Wonders first correct the phrasing: not merely simpler, but simpler and direct - direct mean…
Suggestion that Frederic become a public speaker
Asked what other knowledge they have for him, the Wonders ask how he would enjoy becoming a speaker to the world. Frederic doubts he has anything inte…
Target audience and the choice of a discouraging editor
Frederic notes that from the exercise it appeared his likely readers would be aged 65 and over, so the work is not for children. The Wonders reply it …
Teaching, online courses, and the lack of patience
Frederic mentions considering becoming a teacher. The Wonders answer flatly not to teach: he would get so tired of people that he would tell them off.…
The core problem in the IT world and a results-based pricing model
Asked what the biggest problem is for people in IT, the Wonders name the self-delusion that everything is technical: within the technical world everyo…
The economy of his country and the opportunities coming toward him
Frederic recalls being told in an early session to expect inflation rather than deflation and asks about the economic outlook where he lives. The Wond…
The gift for words and electronic publishing
The Wonders tell Frederic he has a truly amazing gift for words. He replies that repeated rejection makes that hard to believe; they answer that he wa…
The website attempt and the idea of becoming an expert at doing nothing
Frederic reports that following their earlier discussion about trying different work he put out a website, but found himself so busy with it day to da…
Writing a book: the need for recognition and writing for oneself
Frederick asks what advice they would give if he wanted to write the most inspiring book ever. Their answer is 'choose' — they refuse to supply the su…
Writing in French versus English and publishing
Frederic asks in which language he should write, since he writes in both English and French and wants to reach a market and earn money. The Wonders po…