It's time for me to take a mini-break and step away from my blog for a bit of rest, relaxation and creative rejuvenation. If you are looking for a little inspiration about "breaks" here are some posts that can tide you over: Focus on Small Tweaks to Break New Creative Ground Break your Own Creative Mold Creativity Kick-Start: Taking a break from a Creative Purpose You can also check out my post on Top 10 Inspirational Books for your Summer … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
Creative Inspiration is Sparked by your Attitude
June 14, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Creative inspiration, or lack there of, has everything to do with your attitude in the moment. When you remain open minded and keep reaching toward what aligns with your inner guidance, you create space to be surprised and heart-inspired. Any nuance can be the spark that gets you into a playful state of mind. The more you play, the more you notice a playful thread in everything around you and find cool ways to connect the dots into something tangible. If you … [Read more...]
Seeing the True Value of your Talent Through your Own Eyes and Heart
June 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment
It’s easy to use other people’s “lenses” to assess the value of your talent. We each grow up modeling a set of values shared by friends and family that inadvertently define what having a talent really means and it’s importance in the world. There’s also a societal push to force a talent into something trainable and marketable so that it has some sort of quantifiable worth. All of these influences impact how you see your unique gifts and can overshadow the most … [Read more...]
Tuning into Creative Awakening as a Way of Being
June 4, 2015 By Leave a Comment
This week my family is visiting from the east coast and I'm taking some time off to reconnect with them, replenish my spirit and continue my own creative awakening. In lieu of writing something of my own, I want to share a part of a post that not only resonated with me but also reflects what I often echo in my blog about creative awakening as a life process, evolution and a way of becoming your true self. I'll be back next Thursday to reconnect with all of … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Setting Deadlines and Forcing Creative Progress
June 1, 2015 By Leave a Comment
The urge to strive towards creative progress is natural. Chasing a deadline can make you feel alive, like you are doing something worthy by taking control of things so every moment is full of focus and momentum. On the other hand, sitting still and doing nothing can feel like you are wasting time or maybe even giving up, as if the idea or passion in your heart is a fantasy that needs a reality check. And what if that might be true? What if things … [Read more...]