I’m sure you know the experience of being about to sit down to write (or do any creative work), when all of a sudden, you are certain the kitchen needs to be cleaned, the laundry is begging to be folded NOW, and/or the grout in the shower needs a good brushing. Perhaps your Procrastination manifests…
Do You Have a Happy Troupe of Co-Creators? {Aesthete Aperture}
Hey, Everyone, this is Susie deVille, Founder & CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute. In today’s episode of the Aesthete Aperture, we are going to the Ugly Dog Pub in Cashiers, NC to watch some amazing musicians play bluegrass music. The band, Silly Ridge Roundup, is comprised of Carter Giegerich, David Goodrow, Knight Martorell,…
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Transmuting Fear to Creativity
We had been seated in a circle inside the Kiva for several hours, and the small of my back was tight and aching. Master Mingtong Gu announced that we were going to begin some sound healing work, and suggested that we get comfortable. Comfortable, for me, was lying flat on my back just on the…
You Are in Good Company {Aesthete Aperture}
Hey, Everyone! This is Susie deVille, Founder & CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute. In today’s episode of the Aesthete Aperture, we are going to see some of my favorite quotes from a book entitled, Art Is the Highest Form of Hope & Other Quotes By Artists. As you will see, we all share the sentiments…
Make Your Mark
“Make your mark on the world and leave a legacy worth aspiring to.” ~ Simon Asmus Tucked into the high desert of the Galisteo, New Mexico landscape is the stunning Chi Center — a 79-acre center for learning the ancient, energy healing art of Qigong. One border of the property is formed by massive blocks…
Immerse Yourself {Aesthete Aperture}
Hey, Everyone! This is Susie deVille, Founder & CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute. In today’s episode of the Aesthete Aperture, we are going to the Chi Center in Galisteo, New Mexico. As you will see, the high desert landscape, architecture, and vibration are captivating and compelling — perfect for learning the ancient energy…
