Creative Inspiration doesn’t just appear out of nowhere. Creative inspiration is a state of being that we cultivate through doing things that inspire us. For me, it’s a pretty simple formula: in order to feel inspired, I need to do what inspires me on a regular basis. People sometimes mistakenly assume that what I do […]
Creativity blocks come disguised in many forms. Difficult emotions can be powerful creativity blocks. I awakened this morning feeling angry about a situation that occurred yesterday in which my limits were not respected. As the day began, the anger became a distraction, and the prospect of generating any creative energy today seemed bleak. A writer or […]
Meditation is a powerful practice that can help us to be creative. Meditation helps us to focus our attention, and focused attention skills are essential for engaging in creative expression. The practice can help us to let go of all of the creative anxiety, self-doubt, harsh inner critic voice, and other hindrances to creativity. In […]
Hurricane recovery can feel overwhelming. It’s still normal to not feel normal after hurricane Florence. I am still post hurricane Florence, still living in the back rooms of my house – kitchen, bedroom, laundry room. Every time I go out, I see signs of the storm’s aftermath or hear stories of people who continue to […]
Healing invisible wounds is an inside job. Often our wounds, whether physical, emotional, mental, moral or spiritual, remain hidden from view. Many of us decide not to talk about them for fear of being misunderstood, judged or treated differently. We may go to a lot of effort to try to hide them, which often only serves […]
Mindfulness for creativity practices have been shown increase feelings of peace and happiness. Practicing mindful photography and mindful writing are two of the avenues through which I regularly expand my mindfulness practice into my everyday life. When I take my camera out, I meditate in order to prepare myself to open to a felt sense […]
Consciously choosing to activate the energy of being inspired supports a positive mood and encourages action toward personal and career goals. Many of us create intentions and/or goals throughout the year, and a lot of us ride the wave of inspiration that comes with the beginning of a new year. Remember that whatever we place […]
Meeting your inner critic with self-compassion is an effective strategy to support personal change and growth. As you move toward your intentions, hopes and dreams this season, keep in mind that practicing self-compassion may be one of the most effective things that you can do to help you realize your intentions. Some people hold the […]
Mindful creative expression can support your wellbeing and facilitate creative flow. Creative energy is available to us in infinite supply, but in order to access it, we must invite it in, welcome it, and nurture it. We must create space and time in our day to honor it. If we ignore our creative muse, she […]
Getting inspired involves connecting with what inspires us and practicing mindful creativity. At times we may find ourselves feeling stuck in a daily grind, wondering what happened to the spark of aliveness we used to feel. Maybe we wait, hoping to feel inspired, forgetting that we can take action to generate feelings of inspiration. Take a […]