It’s easy to commit creative energy to something you believe is worthwhile. It’s not as easy to redirect creative energy between ongoing commitments, self-care and unfinished passion projects. The middle ground between these two aspects is where you really feel the squeeze of unmet personal expectations around what you love to do, mixed up with the stress of deadlines and drudgery of plugging away. This sometimes challenging, unstable energy can push projects to the … [Read more...]
Honor the Change in Seasons by Reviewing Commitments, Then Redirect Creative Energy
September 19, 2016 By 1 Comment
Are You Present in Your Creative Process, or Creating in Default Mode?
September 12, 2016 By 1 Comment
No matter how well your inner creative process runs, it hits a point when efforts feel more like a “default action” rather than a well-oiled, inspired creative act. We all operate with certain “default settings” in tow. These settings are created by coping patterns and learned behaviors, combined with the level of freedom you feel to create from an honest, inspired place. It’s not always easy to spot these auto-responders until they are called into play. Over … [Read more...]
Expressing Gratitude is Part of Honoring Hard Work
September 5, 2016 By 1 Comment
The energy and effort that goes into creativity and self-growth is equally important to the gratitude you voice for yourself and others along the way. When you take a few deep breaths and a mindful pause in deep gratitude, you: Recenter within the positive energy of what you've accomplished Gain clarity around how you feel about what you've created Understand where intuition is guiding you next, and follow it with ease A moment of stillness also … [Read more...]
Are you a Creative Dabbler? Why it’s Not a Dirty Word
August 29, 2016 By Leave a Comment
The term creative dabbler sounds a bit slippery. Almost like an anti-definition or non-committal “yes” hanging out in the ether as a potential rather than an action. The idea of being defined as a creative dabbler can also elicit strong emotional reactions within people who see it as a put down or reminder that certain talents are still only living possibilities. In the most general sense, a dabbler is someone who tries lots of things. Sometimes interests and … [Read more...]
Creative Expression Mirrors the Health of your Personal Power Connection
August 22, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Personal power is creative expression in action. Art, innovation, leadership, healing, cooking - the number of possible expressions is endless and you are free to explore them all. However, the act of creating is only one step of the whole creation process. To take an idea into action you must first tap into your personal power, which is deeply affected by how safe, strong and willing you feel to express yourself. In other words, the quality of what you … [Read more...]
Mind Your Mouth to Empower the Way You Talk to the Mind, Body and Soul
August 15, 2016 By Leave a Comment
It’s not always easy to mind your mouth. At times, thoughts or emotions racing through the brain can hijack your voice, prompting you to say something disguised as your “truth”. In other scenarios the mind shifts into default mode, leading you to share something that feels disconnected or flat. And let’s not forget how negative self-talk can weasel in when you already feel low. Regardless of your personal experience, the specific words, tone and focus of … [Read more...]
Myths About Creative Mastery: Which Ones Do You Believe and Practice?
August 8, 2016 By 1 Comment
The idea of creative mastery is undergoing a revolution - and it's all thanks to the connective power of the internet. Inspiring ideas, connections and technologies are helping jump start new industries, collaborations and problem solving techniques. You can find love, an audience and a sense of belonging. More than ever people want to tap into their true selves, then express and share their creative gifts. This shift is transforming how we define, value and measure … [Read more...]
Dreaming With the E-Brake On: How We Unknowingly Limit Creative Options
August 1, 2016 By Leave a Comment
How do you define creative options for yourself? As possibilities you hold in your heart? Clear choices out on the table? Hobbies and weekend passions that spark creativity? A list of alternatives that serve as a back-up to well-orchestrated plans? Or is it expressed as an automatic gut-inspired choice? While there's no “one” way to see and act on the creative options in front of you, there's a well-worn way you often go about it - and your … [Read more...]
Birthday Week Break
July 25, 2016 By Leave a Comment
As a gift to myself, I'm taking a birthday week break! I always use my birthday, (the 25th), as a time to go deeper and reflect. I sit with the energy of my life and consider what I want to release or create in the year ahead. I also take time to celebrate what I've created so far. By taking the time to honor all aspects of myself and what I've experienced, learned or discovered, a really great awareness emerges. I get clearer on what matters, and I'm able to … [Read more...]
Dancing With the Dynamic of Being Practical and Staying Open-Hearted
July 18, 2016 By 1 Comment
When you really boil it down, it's easy to think of life as a dance between being practical and staying open-hearted. You can twist yourself up in knots trying to find out the “right”, “best” or approved” way of doing something. Maybe even strategize ways to avoid pain, people or situations using a practical state-of-mind. Yet, people are inherently heart-centric - even though they don’t always admit it. The state of your heart influences decisions, … [Read more...]