Metaphor MOVES us energetically…inspiring & compelling us to produce, create & grow. The video below is from my talk at the Experience Joshua Tree Conference in June 2018. Enjoy! P.S. The video was shot by Sandra Goodin photography. (…edited by me.)
Learning & Creative Process
One of my favorite poems… by Maya Angelou
I’m feeling moved to share one of my favorite poem by Maya Angelou. Although she mentions “my children” in the first line of Elegy, I’ve never felt her poem was to be read literally. This poem is about our creative offspring… whatever they may be. What have we nurtured in our lives? What are we [ Read more … ]
Procrastinating…. Or Just Tuned Into Something Else?
Organizational research has demonstrated that people who procrastinate are more creative than people who don’t procrastinate. Actually, the results show a bell curve…meaning that a degree of procrastination is helpful in facilitating creative ideas. This is really not so surprising. If you’re someone who anxiously leaps into action to get every task done without giving [ Read more … ]
Unleash Source Energy: 5-Week Seminar for Visionary Entrepreneurs
Many years ago I sat on a stool in the Art barn at Esalen Institute painting a paper mache mask. I’d originally signed up for some sort of contemplative workshop, but found it too cerebral and ended up here. I painted the mask magenta and then decided to paint a vine of flowers on the [ Read more … ]
Upcoming Experiential Event at Book Passage, Corte Madera, CA!
Hi folks, Next Saturday, April 14th, I’m doing an experiential class at Book Passage in Corte Madera and I’d love to see you there! Here’s the info and link to register: The Power of Metaphor to Unlock Creative Genius Saturday April 14th. 10 am – 1 pm PST Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista [ Read more … ]