In a world where decisiveness and clarity is highly valued, admitting you are a vulnerable, creative work in progress isn’t always encouraged or respected. Yet, every single one of us is a creative work in progress, no matter how “together” and polished the exterior finish. Toss in the added pressure of a self-imposed timeline, list of “shoulds” and perceived competition, the creative muse can seem like it has a specific maturity date, rather than serving as … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of Getting Clear on your Deepest Creative Truths
November 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Can you list your creative truths? Are you clear on what you need to create and what can fall away? Do you honor the voice within and give it a creative outlet? If not, it’s time to be really honest with yourself about what’s keeping you from tapping into the healing power of connecting with your deepest creative truths. Fear? Confusion? Or something bigger, like stepping into the freedom and power of owning your fullest self-expression? In the process of discovering … [Read more...]
Creative Confusion and Finding your New Center
November 23, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Creative confusion makes it easy to get stuck in your head, going in circles. Every option seems like the best choice, or, you think yourself out of every possible way forward so you stay right where you are. Feeling creative confusion can also make it challenging to trust your intuition and emotions, enticing you to circle back and rely on the “facts” your brain presents to you. Yet, these “facts” are mixed up with ego, familiarity of past patterns and fears. When the … [Read more...]
Listen to your Creative Calling, Even if it Feels Like you are Standing Alone
November 16, 2015 By 1 Comment
The brave choice to follow your unique creative calling and step into your true self doesn’t always feel natural. It can seem like you are standing at the edge of a cliff, waiting to see if you can spot someone, anyone, who can possibly relate to where you’ve been and where you want to go. At the same time, each person grows in nonlinear ways, taking leaps backward, forwards and sideways to follow a path that speaks to their truths, wounds to heal and lessons. As a … [Read more...]
Creativity and Little White Lies: Which Ones Are You Telling Yourself?
November 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment
It’s easy to take your natural creativity and skills for granted. As something that flows for you, there’s little risk and limited effort required to keep it going, and even less of a reason to put extra energy into it. However, when natural aptitudes keep you in a plateau, operating at a status quo level, you are also protecting yourself from risk or judgment. This is the spot where most people stay, kind of owning their creativity but not really willing to … [Read more...]
Noticing When Comfort Lulls you into Making Imbalanced Creative Compromises
November 2, 2015 By Leave a Comment
To find your rhythm in life and connect with what you feel is your true creative vibe is one of the things we strive for most as human beings. The search for a truthful process of self-expression that’s real and fulfills the need within you to be heard and truly seen can provide validation that you matter, that your contribution matters to someone, somewhere. This instant jet fuel for the creative spirit is a wonderful motivator and co-conspirator, helping you feel alive and … [Read more...]
See Fear as an Invitation to Embark on a Creativity Deep Dive
October 26, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Creativity is an exploration of all that is, all possibilities, ideas and emotions, even fear. As a creative being you sometimes misunderstand the power of your fears and what they can teach. You decide to create around them instead, practicing avoidance, shutting down your heart or putting away your dreams. A reaction like this limits so many aspects of your life, not just your creativity. These behaviors may serve to protect the mind, giving you a sense that … [Read more...]
Ditch Energetic Scatter and Root Down with One Creative Step Forward
October 19, 2015 By Leave a Comment
When you have a big dream it’s not always easy to buckle down and focus on a single aspect of it, one creative step at a time. The rush of emotions and excitement you feel when connecting with your vision can feel intoxicating and delicious, like it alone can feed you for months to come. The haze of excitement is a great kick-off fuel that motivates you to go all in, but what about the little actions that make a creative project a reality? What about the grounding steps … [Read more...]
Creative Zen: Releasing Attachment to How your Creativity Pays Off
October 12, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Creative zen can encompass many things. A sense of peace and calm as you create from the heart. Blending the powers of body and mind in the present moment to create with your whole sense of self. Tuning in and staying aware of your own thoughts to really “be” in the flow. All of these things (and so many more) enable you to tap into the essence of what you feel drawn to create and the ways you want to express yourself. Yet, this maybe a bit trickier to manage when making a … [Read more...]
Boost your Creative Process by Embracing the “Cracks”
October 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment
At it’s core, the creative process is the ability to take ideas or concepts you are drawn to and combine them into a way to do anything. You can inspire, teach, heal, grow, play, connect with your purpose - the list is as long as the possibilities. The creative process is also the ability to take disconnected ideas, frustrating situations and challenging relationships and turn them into something that does the exact - same - things. How you use your gifts … [Read more...]