Resistance reared its ugly head and threatened my writing goals. But I cut that resistance out and gave myself permission to keep writing. How is resistance pulling you away from your writing? Today, give yourself permission to work through whatever story you're telling yourself about why you shouldn’t write. Ask aloud or write in your journal: Why shouldn’t I … Continue reading Permission to Write in 6 Steps
A young friend recently showed me her new paintings. Honestly, I didn’t get them at first. She combined different types of imagery that didn’t seem to go together. The juxtaposition didn’t make sense to me, until she explained her rationale. Now, I’m convinced this young woman’s art will hang in museums one day. Of course, … Continue reading CREATIVITY TIP: Bring Two Unexpected Things Together to Create Something New
Connecting with color is one way to recognize how your mind, body, and spirit respond (usually without your awareness) to what is in front of you. By allowing yourself to “feel” color, you can unlock new avenues to creative self-expression. Visit a paint store or hardware store near you. From the vast array of color … Continue reading Creativity Tip: Meet Your Muse by Connecting with Color
The verse of thirteenth-century poet-sage Jalal-ud-Din Rumi inspired this month's Creativity Rx newsletter. Rumi wrote out of devotion to the divine*, yet his words feel universal, especially in the following poem. (If the idea of a masculine deity offends you, replace the word with a feminine or gender-neutral form. If the idea of the divine … Continue reading The Whole World Appears Like a Paradise to One Who is Reverent
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