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Creativity

Overcoming Resistance

Overcoming Resistance

Oct 25, 2017

The blank page — the beginning of any creative project — tends to usher forth dark thoughts about our abilities, our talent, our vision, and our inventiveness. Even though we may have started and completed hundreds and hundreds of projects, or written thousands and thousands of words, the panicky challenge of getting going remains as…

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Voice & Vulnerability

Oct 18, 2017

“[S]hame is really easily understood as the fear of disconnection: Is there something about me that, if other people know it or see it, that I won’t be worthy of connection? The things I can tell you about it: It’s universal; we all have it. The only people who don’t experience shame have no capacity…

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Sketching to See

Sketching to See

Oct 11, 2017

It had been a typical day of my being on the phone nearly nonstop, negotiating deals and working with real estate clients. By the time I arrived at The Bascom art campus, I felt as if my brain was glowing (and not in a good way). I walked inside the building and inhaled the art…

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Stop Punishing Yourself

Oct 5, 2017

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…

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Sobriety & Staying out of the Creativity Doom Loop

Sep 8, 2017

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

Aug 20, 2017

“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…

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