In her book, Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert discussed the Roman belief that there is a genius in the walls. The genius is not you. The genius visits you, bestowing their wisdom upon you to share with humanity. We’ve all felt that moment of visitation, that…
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Do you love those shows where people suddenly burst into song? Musicals whirl us into another place where life is infused with melodies punctuating every wonderful moment. Let’s give it a try on our own! For the next few days, listen for the music in…
During the first weeks of August, it’s easy to feel stuck. These days move slow through the heat, encouraging us to take a moment and enjoy this last full month of summer. People say “slow as molasses in January,” but a better analogy would be,…
To create the thing we imagine, we must continually improve our craft. Most times, this enhancement in our skills comes from pushing ourselves to the next level with experience, but occasionally we get a leg up from education. When all of our experiential knowledge fails,…
Let’s play around with “celebrity.” Time to write a fan letter to yourself! To practice, write a fan letter to your favorite artist, whether one who creates fine art, writes words, acts them out, or whatever. Take the time to identify your favorite piece they…
With the onset of menopause (Oh LORD, people! The hot flashes hit me like a fly ball splashing beer all over me at a baseball game!), I decided not to diet. The book I consulted recommended ceasing dieting because it can lead to the loss…
Continuing on with the theme of weeds from last week, here’s a game to play around this topic: Cultivate, Compost, Burn! In this creativity exercise, you’ll make a list of your personality traits. After drawing up your list, you’ll put each one into a category:…
As spring draws to a close and summer begins her bountiful journey, I can feel my body beginning to say “Enough.” For eighteen months, I’ve been moving non-stop. When I reach into my creative well, my bucket returns with less and less clear, crisp inspiration.…
When I go on a roller coaster, every time I want to scream, I laugh. It’s very simple. You see, I am not a roller coaster girl. I am more of a carousel girl. I like to ride the pretty ponies as they rise and…
Each month in 2021, I’m creating a report to record the flow and track my progress. Just like I require of my clients, I’ll be reporting on my creative and spiritual progress as well as the business side of everything. February marks the mid-point of…