Learning is an act of courage. It’s courageous to say, “I don’t know but I’m willing to learn.” Learning requires courage because it can take us into unknown places with unknown outcomes. Here are the basics of learning: 1. identify what interests you 2. show up and be present 3. practice discernment 4. explore uncharted [ Read more … ]
Inspiration
8 essentials for a creative life.
Eight Essentials for a Creative Life. 1. flexibility 2. the ability to play 3. sensitivity to beauty 4. openness to experience 5. a willingness to be confused 6. an internal locus of evaluation 7. an inclination to let curiosity lead the way 8. the ability to hold opposing ideas in mind at the same time [ Read more … ]
Deep Knowing: Trusting in Something Bigger on Eggshell Transformations with Imi Lo
It was such an honor to be interviewed on Eggshell Transformations with Imi Lo. I loved talking to Imi about deep knowing and why/how metaphor connects us with what is greater than ourselves. Here’s the link to the interview: https://www.buzzsprout.com/415966/10693815 Enjoy!
True callings are–by definition–unique.
I see so many of my clients spend tens of thousands of dollars on trainings, certifications, and degrees because they’re afraid to embrace their true gifts. They feel that what they DO know isn’t “good enough.” They want outside validation. But true gifts are by definition UNIQUE. Your gift is yours alone to validate and [ Read more … ]
Teaching and writing are inquiries
I love inquiries. My books have always been an inquiry… an inquiry into art (Sky’s the Limit: The Art of Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey) an inquiry into teaching (Getting Messy: Taking Risks and Opening the Imagination for Teachers, Trainers, Coaches, and Mentors) an inquiry into how we know (Deep Knowing: Entering the Realm of Non-Ordinary Intelligence) [ Read more … ]
