Working harder doesn’t help us overcome burnout. “When your mind awakens, your life comes alive, and the creative adventureof your soul takes off.” ~ John O’Donohue As entrepreneurs, we’re constantly pushing our limits. When we’re feeling unmotivated and uninspired, we think more discipline is the answer. We push ourselves harder, only to find we’re more…
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The Power of Beginning
When was the last time you experienced the power of beginning? “Perplexity is the beginning of knowledge.” ~ Khalil Gibran One year ago, I decided to create a trailer for my book, BUOYANT. I knew the energy and vibe I wanted to convey. How I wanted viewers to feel. And I had ideas for the various…
How to Reclaim Your True Self
How can you reclaim your true self when you’re the reason for the separation in the first place? “What can we gain by sailing to the moon if we are not able to cross the abyss thatseparates us from ourselves? This is the most important of all voyages of discovery,and without it, all the rest…
Your Unused Creativity Is Toxic
“Unused creativity is not benign. It metastisizes.It turns into grief, rage, judgment, sorrow, shame.” ~ Brené Brown I remember the morning I looked in the mirror and did not recognize my own face. All I could see reflecting back to me was galloping fear, exhaustion, and eyes that had grown dim. I was in financial…
Linger In The In-Between
The in-between can feel intimidating, but there are benefits to lingering there. “OK, well what then do you mean when you say music happens between the notes?Well, how do you get from A to B? Is it a smooth transfer; it’s automatic, it feels easy,you glide into the next note? Or do you have to…
Desperate for Rest?
Are you desperate for rest? Your creativity and work is directly related to the rest and play you allow yourself to experience. “Rest until you feel like playing, then play until you feel like resting, period.Never do anything else.” ~ Martha Beck The amber lights of Paris’s Rue de Buci played across our table on the cafe…
