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psychology of creativity

Check out my new article in Greater Good magazine: 6 ways to break your creative block.

August 7, 2022

“Creativity is an intelligence. When we respect its needs—for freedom, not knowing, beauty, a big vision, intrinsic motivation, and space—it will flourish.” 1. Creativity needs space, both internal and external – How can you give yourself internal space? If something is on your mind, take care of it before diving into new creative work. – [ Read more … ]

Deep knowing is accessible when we move beyond the linear mind.

June 25, 2022

Creative power is Godlike. When we’re on fire, nothing can stop us. Can a boulder block a stream? No. The stream is going to go somewhere whether the boulder is there or not. A boulder can’t stop it. The Deep Creative is the power of that stream and it’s possible for us to harness it. [ Read more … ]

8 essentials for a creative life.

June 24, 2022

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

May 30, 2022

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!

For meaningful change we need the potency of the creative.

April 14, 2022

When I work with clients, it’s so apparent that deep creativity is not of the head or thinking mind. It’s coming from an entirely different place. Their creative visions are coming from a place that’s ALIVE. This is why we need art. Because to change our world, we need what is alive. Artists have always [ Read more … ]

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