What’s in your creative change tool belt? You know, the simple, go-to tools and practices that help you feel stable, grounded and clear. No idea why you need one? Then I’ll explain. A creative change tool belt is one of the most loving and effective ways to support yourself while you work through distractions and blocks in your personal, business and creative life. It’s the personal self-care tools in your tool belt that hold you up while moving beyond confusion or challenge into clarity so you … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
The Power of Faith in the Creative Process
May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Faith is one of the most powerful parts of any creative process. I’m not talking about the spiritual kind (although that certainly helps) but faith in your ideas and ability to express yourself freely. And as easy as it might be to casually say to someone else, it’s one of the hardest things to actually DO when your creative babies are hanging out in the wind, waiting for acknowledgement. Any time you are putting something in the world that is new or pushing the envelope beyond your comfy, … [Read more...]
Why Creative Gratitude is Essential for Healing Creative Blocks
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Creative gratitude is more than feeling appreciation for the AH-mazing creative insight you got in your dream last night or the “light bulb” moment that smashed into your brain while you were in the shower. I’m talking about a deep, conscious way of living that you carry with you in all you do, aware and grateful of how each experience or encounter (and subsequent reaction) shapes your life in a creative way. That shitty thing that happened yesterday? Turn it into a blog post that takes your … [Read more...]
Diminishing Creative Gains? Time for a Gut Check
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Every creative has experienced a period of diminishing creative gains. You know what I mean -- it feels like you are producing a product or a result more than creating something beautiful from the heart, and it can start to weigh on you. Clients have needs (and demands) and since they are paying, they get first priority (says your mind). So when the line of creative joy and obligation are fully intertwined and your creative twinkle is waning, it’s time to hit pause and do a gut check. Stress, … [Read more...]
Stand Your Creative Ground With Others
May 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Creative self expression can feel like a very personal risk, especially when you need to stand your creative ground with others. This exact feeling is what keeps so many people from fully diving into their creative passion or expressing themselves -- the fear of how to explain themselves to the world. The truth is you are absolutely not obligated to explain yourself to anyone regarding your creative pursuits, but will most likely need to stand your creative ground at a point when you least … [Read more...]