Even when we are successful by a variety of standards, our mindset can continue to focus on barriers in our career, relationships, or life. Some version of these questions might also pop into our head... When will I be seen and noticed for my true value and talents? How will this get me closer to what I see as “making it?” What is wrong with me that I find it so hard to keep good friendships or relationships? And so … [Read more...]
Facing, and Dismissing, the Inner and Outer Critic
October 9, 2017 By Leave a Comment
I can’t put this any simpler; we all face a judgy inner critic that drones on in our mind, and an outer critic (the world) that sprinkles our eyes and ears with nonsense and comparisons. It’s what can turn our self expression into an age old battle between ego (what makes us look good to ourselves and others), and heart (what we really feel and want to express.) This struggle is the discordant energy that shapes us as people, like wind against beautiful sandstone in the … [Read more...]
Creative Fog is Natural and Necessary to Ignite Genuine Self-Expression
September 25, 2017 By 1 Comment
Creative fog happens to everyone sooner or later. It can feel like a spacey, fuzzy vibe that triggers the sensation of being ungrounded or floaty. Creative fog can also make us confused about what’s important, or unclear about what we feel inspired to create. Sometimes we get locked into this smoky, hazy space by trying to mentally push our way through. We may also unknowingly pile on harsh self-talk, self-judgment, or experience anxiety or mood swings as our … [Read more...]
Finding Your Creative Sweet Spot
September 11, 2017 By 1 Comment
Do you know your creative sweet spot; that space where you feel free, empowered, and clear to create anything? Where all the pieces of the puzzle fit together in a way that makes you confident, and inspired to create without burning out? If you do, keep rocking it! For the rest of us juggling lots of interests and passion projects, the creative sweet spot moves. A lot. At times it’s easy to find and nurture. Our vision is clear and feels on … [Read more...]
Allow Creative Mystery To Enchant You
August 28, 2017 By Leave a Comment
When was the last time you felt enchanted or drawn by a sense of creative mystery, free of boundaries or rules? No plan, no specific path, just open opportunity led by curiosity? Can you recall when you last tuned into the creative mystery within yourself; to a connection that is felt and envisioned rather than drawn out on paper into a clear outline and process? Or, do you focus on the “practical” side of creating without inviting in the mystery of what’s … [Read more...]
The Power In Taking Little Steps Forward
August 14, 2017 By 1 Comment
There’s always power in taking little steps forward. Little steps allow you to feel into something slowly, build clarity bit by bit, and ignite sparks of courage that prompt you to leap outside of your comfort zone. Small, consistent efforts also create forward movement, guiding energy towards growth and awareness by how things feel in the heart, instead of how the mind thinks they should be or flow. As you tune into more heart-centered choices … [Read more...]
Do You Embrace or Suppress the Creative Storm Brewing Within?
July 31, 2017 By 1 Comment
There’s a creative storm brewing within you right now. Yes, you. It might not feel like much of a storm. Perhaps it seems more like a collection of thoughts, desires, emotions, and experiences circling about, building momentum. Churning. Brushing up against each other, causing a little friction and fire as they dance together. But that’s how the creative spark works. It’s not a mind thing, it’s an inspiration thing. A feeling thing that’s unique … [Read more...]
How We Unleash Natural Talents When We Get Clear On Our “No’s”
July 17, 2017 By 2 Comments
The word “no” looks small on paper, but it’s a powerful word to express when it really means saying "yes" to something much bigger - our natural talents. As little ones we learn about the word “no” pretty quickly. Sometimes we were doing something legitimately unsafe and needed to be redirected. Other times the word was expressed with annoyance because of the state of mind, mood, and ingrained personal fear patterns of our caregivers, making us a bit … [Read more...]
How Can You Create More Freedom In Your Life?
July 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Freedom is a powerful word. We often strive to create more of it, but don't realize how our routines are keeping us far from it. Responsibilities can make us feel disconnected from our sense of freedom, shaping a mindset of "someday" instead of finding it in the now. Then, there's the physical aspects of freedom; how we are connected or disconnected from our body, feel stuck in a relationship, or struggle with a power dynamic within the scope of … [Read more...]
How Good Are You At Owning, Then Releasing, Your Mistakes?
June 19, 2017 By 2 Comments
We all make mistakes. What we don’t always realize is how we hold onto the energy of them long after they’ve transpired, and what it does to our self-esteem and creativity. Our mind can get caught up in repainting our memory or retelling the story of our mistakes, too. The creative inspiration that could be saved for our projects can run amok, crafting new villains and building fresh plot lines, all while we sit with the emotions, letting them replay larger and deeper into … [Read more...]