In early June, I brought home a scrumptious ball of white and yellow fur with giant paws — my sweet golden retriever puppy, Sophie. It had been almost ten years since I’d had a dog, and nearly 24 years since I’d had a puppy. I had a lot to relearn and fast! I took the…
Sobriety & Staying out of the Creativity Doom Loop
I believe that the most sacred thing you can do for yourself is to protect your energy. By establishing and keeping consistent with healthy habits and rituals, you give yourself the opportunity to live a clear, focused, and happy life. You also “set the table” for the muse and open your own innate, divine channels…
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Creating into Courage
“Creativity takes courage.” ~ Henri Matisse We are masters at holding ourselves back. And when it comes to our creative expression, it seems that we are hit with a triple dose of second guessing, Resistance, procrastination, Imposter Syndrome, and paralyzing fear of truly being seen. What if this thing we want to do more than…
Tracking Creativity
I’m a bit obsessed. For over ten years, I have been researching creativity and innovation. I have taken copious notes on sheets and sheets of legal pads and have hurriedly scribbled ideas and insights on Post-its, napkins, journal pages, index cards, grocery bags (!), and notebooks of every size, shape, and color. I have amassed…
Break Free
“Ancaro imparo. (Still I learn.)” – Michelango When describing his approach to sculpture, Michelango said that he could see fully- formed statues inside each massive block of marble. His job was simply to remove the excess marble and, in effect, set the figures free. Some of his statues were only partially liberated. Lining the Hall…
