Inspiration
Daily
Awakenings

Words to
Inspire Change

Books
DAMN Unhappy?

Blooming

The Woo Way

Playful Mind

Awakening
Minds

Creative
Sidelines
Woo Master Wisdom

Poems in
Little Boxes

Art Gallery

Movies of
the Mind

The Author
About Jim

Contact

Links
"I Have A Dream" Foundation

SelfGrowth
.com

 



 


 



Life Gardening

with
Jim Downton, Jr.

As a teacher, I'm committed to helping people increase their happiness, expand their creativity, and deepen their wisdom.

Daily Awakenings inspire new ways of thinking and living, so your happiness, wisdom, and creativity grow. Changing every day, these words of affirmation create positive life changes.

Words to Inspire Change create shifts in the ways we think about personal change, creativity, and teaching.

Art Gallery is where you can see Jim's art.

Fund-raising Project for "I Have A Dream" Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers and motivates children from low-income communities to reach their college and career goals by providing them with mentoring, tutoring, enrichment opportunities, and tuition assistance.


Self-Help Books

Just Out! Why am I so DAMN Unhappy? (Robert Reed Publishers, 2008) is written from the viewpoint of an imaginary character called Dr. Bob the Happiness Coach. He uses honesty, creativity, and wisdom to wake people up to what's causing their misery so they can get out of it. This is a must read for people who want more happiness in their lives and enjoy humor! Buy now

Blooming: Teachings of a Woo Master (Humanics, 2005) tells the story of Kiro, a humble gardener who taught Jim about Woo Way to help expand his wisdom, happiness, and inner peace. You will love Kiro for his playful spirit and simple wisdom! Buy now

The Woo Way: A New Way of Living and Being (Humanics, 2003) cultivates more awareness, choice, balance, and wisdom. This is a groundbreaking book about personal transformation. It will change your life! Buy now

Playful Mind: Bringing Creativity to Life (Humanics, 2003) adds more creativity, adventure, fun, and fulfillment to life. If you want to become a more creative person in all aspects of your life, this book is for you! Buy now

Awakening Minds: The Power of Creativity in Teaching (Humanics, 2003) increases a teacher's creativity, effectiveness, and enjoyment of teaching. This book is for middle school, high school, and college teachers who are looking for more innovative ways to teach so they can feel more fulfilled while teaching. Buy now


Creative Sidelines

Woo Master Wisdom addresses questions about life by Kiro, a gentle Woo Master, who is wise, creative, and playful.

Poems in Little Boxes are haiku written on various themes, including courage, life, love, and spirit.

Movies of the Mind nurtures greater control over thoughts that diminish the potential for greater happiness and peace of mind.

By deepening your awareness, making new choices, and adding new ways of thinking, you will alter how you live. Like gardening in your yard, this work takes effort, but the results make it worthwhile. You will become happier, wiser, and more creative!


As the Woo Master says:
"Life gardening is good reason to live.
With care, blossoms come."

Happy Life Gardening,
Jim