Often we have to find out who we are not to discover who we are.
Tag: courage
Moving Past the Inner Critic
This insightful post about the Inner Critic was written by guest author Sue Macrae. The original appeared on her blog where she shared her journey. I've reprinted here with her permission. I’m gearing up to undertake the National November Novel Writing (NaNoWriMo) challenge. That has me thinking of the specter I will deal with as… Continue reading Moving Past the Inner Critic
Don’t Compare
I came across something this past week that reminded of an Aha I had while viewing the Matisse exhibit a few years back. I can't compare my rough drafts with someone else's finished masterpiece. Yet I fall victim to this all the time and people in my workshops often do the same thing. We're too… Continue reading Don’t Compare
Art at the Speed of Life
If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, would answer you: I am here to live out loud. - Émile Zola Last week, life demanded something new from me. We left the house at sunrise, headed for my husband's knee surgery. It was a day of firsts. First surgery… Continue reading Art at the Speed of Life
15 Reasons Why I Believe Creative Expression is Vital
Recently I asked myself these questions, "Why do I believe so passionately that creative expression is a sacred trust? Why do I believe it's vital to leading a full life?" It wasn't always like that I grew up around people who taught taking time to paint and draw was a frivolous use of a precious… Continue reading 15 Reasons Why I Believe Creative Expression is Vital