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Permission: What are you waiting for?

February 12, 2018March 16, 2021 Aprille

As kids we think being an adult means doing whatever we want. Then we become adults and we get stuck in a holding pattern, waiting for someone to tell us it's okay to do the thing we long to do.

Tagged action, challenge, courage, fear, resistance4 Comments
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What do you want?

February 5, 2018March 16, 2021 Aprille

Seeing my desire to be creative as something I am meant to do, the inner dialog changed to "I have a responsibility to do this." Not in a heavy way, though but more like "This is my purpose."

Tagged creativity, focus, process, resistance9 Comments
rock formations and wonder
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What you should know about Creative Resistance

January 9, 2018March 16, 2021 Aprille

While creative resistance may seem to come from outside of you, it is self-generated and self-perpetuated. It is also a force of nature and a liar. It's fuel is fear.

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We need more boredom

January 2, 2018March 16, 2021 Aprille

If your creative well is feeling a little dry, that may be a sign you need to take a vacation from technology and get back to real life. Everything feeds your creativity, if you are awake and aware.

Tagged attention, boredom, challenge, inspiration, process2 Comments
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The Power of Routine

December 29, 2017March 16, 2021 Aprille

Make this the year you stop waiting to "feel" inspired. After all, if you had a commission or a deadline you'd show up and do the work, regardless of how you felt.

Tagged Creativity Tool, focus, habit8 Comments

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