Let’s face it: while the creative process is a large part showing up and doing the work, it’s the magic that makes the final product extraordinary. But the relationship between work and magic is a mystery still unsolved. And moving back into your work after taking time off requires a little something extra. Here are 10 proven strategies you can use right now to re-enchant your creative spirit and restore the magic in your creative work:
Vision and Visibility: Conquering the Fear of Being Seen
We humans are driven by an innate desire to express ourselves, to contribute, and to be loved. When your creative vision evolves beyond personal passion to a resolute mission, it takes root deep within you. It propels you to engage in the profound work, both within and without, to transform that dream into reality. So here are six steps you can use to conquer the fear of visibility.
Creating Space: How Receptivity Transforms You and Your Creative Projects
Today we find ourselves in a noisy world where attention is our most precious commodity. We’re all seeking it, but we find it difficult to give for more than a few seconds at a time. What is this costing us? We who create long to express ourselves, and to have our creative work acknowledged. We want to be seen and heard, witnessed, received. But if all we’re doing is expressing ourselves, who is listening?
The Power of Simplicity: Electrify Your Creative Potential
If you’re ready to take your creativity to the next level, simplicity has the power to transform your work from good to exceptional. Here are five steps you can use to simplify your creative process, so you can reach your audience and express your truest vision.
A Life Without Regret: A Step-by-Step Guide
Living a life without regret is something that many of us aspire to achieve, but few of us actually accomplish it. It takes a deliberate effort to live in a way that truly nourishes you, one you will be happy with at the end. Here are six milestones you can use to ensure you’re on your path so that you live a fulfilling life and don’t die with regret:
The Gift of a Dying Mother: Reflections on Taking Your Turn
Twenty-seven years ago, as my mother lay dying in her bed, she looked up at me, drew a deep breath and exhaled these words: “I never got my turn.” What did she mean? Now, as I’ve lived more of my life, I wonder if “taking her turn” was something more essential, something deeper than any circumstantial redirections.