Last week I kicked off a blog series exploring the 7 core chakras and how they influence self expression and creativity. Each chakra has a unique contribution to our overall internal energy flow and impacts how grounded, clear and freely we express ourselves in daily life. In this post, I share insights on the sacral chakra. It’s the best-known chakra when it comes to creativity and represents the “sweetness in life”; what makes it worth living. Where the root chakra serves as the primal root … [Read more...]
Creative Expression and the Chakras: Sacral Chakra, Center of Passion, Desire and Creativity
January 18, 2016 By 5 Comments
The 7 Core Chakras and How They Influence Creative Expression
January 11, 2016 By 6 Comments
Creative expression is such a powerful barometer for quality of life. When you feel stuck or lack inspiration, for example, it can be a signal that fear is present or an indication that old, outdated patterns are limiting you. When clear and grounded, self expression comes easily and new ideas are free to take root through you. See - pretty clear window into quality of life. There are endless possibilities related to how life, relationships, … [Read more...]
Get Down to Basics to Ignite More Meaningful Creative Insights
January 4, 2016 By 6 Comments
As the energy of the new year rolls into our hearts, minds and consciousness, there’s a strong desire to change something, anything, in order to ignite new creative insights. Yet, the date on the calendar does not magically make the experiences and emotions of last year disappear, or enable change to spring into motion. The push and pull between these two distinctly different types of energies is actually happening all the time, despite what the calendar says. The imprint … [Read more...]
Creative Revelations and Taking Chances
December 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment
As the year slides towards the finish line, there’s an almost universal vibe of reflection in the air. The feeling can be hard to pin down into one word or a string of adjectives. It takes you into and out of memories, wins, regrets and creative revelations. There’s a strong sense of being in two worlds at once, as you honor the one you are in and prepare for the new, ready or not. You’ve learned. Celebrated. Loved. Released. Expressed gratitude. And you’ve created. … [Read more...]
The Ego, Creative Identity, and Tuning into a Healthy Balance
December 14, 2015 By 2 Comments
The evolution of your creative identity is one of the most fun aspects of being human. You get to experiment, play and build something, over and over, in new ways. There are opportunities for healing through self-expression, and chances to bust out of a comfort zone and really test your potential. On the flip side, you have an ego with basic human needs that wants validation, a sense of connection and safety. To balance these forces within you takes a … [Read more...]
See and Love Yourself As a Creative Work in Progress
December 7, 2015 By 3 Comments
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...]
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...]