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:
The First Signs of Creative Spring
Five simple practices to prepare the ground for creative renewal The Spring Equinox is just around the corner. Small green shoots appear, flocks return, and days grow longer, all a bit earlier than usual. Nature is waking up. In the past few weeks, I’ve begun to feel an awakening of my own. After many months of creative […]
The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Learning to Live Your Questions
Discover the freedom and creativity that come when you stop chasing answers and learn to live your questions in uncertain times.
Chaos, Creativity, and the Courage to Keep Going
I haven’t written a blog post in nine months now. Things have changed a bit since then. Mm hmm. I’ve not had words. So much going on in the world. Some of us believe things are working well, while for others the direction and intensity of the changes are deeply disturbing. There is a […]
Beyond Independence: Embracing Interdependence in Your Creative Journey
You may have noticed that I’m a week late with my blog post this month. In response to the 4th of July. American Independence Day, I chose INTERdependence as my theme for the month. Well, I’ve been getting some sharp lessons in the subject, through unexpected events and a whole lot of physical pain. Today […]
Master Your Focus: Your Attention Recovery Plan to Get Your Life Back
My Cats Crave Attention. Human animals do too. To give someone your attention means that you care. But just like Love, the word Attention has been so coopted that we no longer recognize its sacred influence in our lives. For Espresso & Chamomile, attention means eye contact, talking and listening, play, rubbing their bellies […]