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I have been drawn again and again to the tree pose over the past couple of weeks, during my yoga practice. This pose is all about standing still, feeling truly grounded to the earth. It is not without tension, for one must remain balanced on one foot to hold the pose,...
There is a special moment in the creative process, when you finally see the structure, the underlying foundation, of what you are trying to accomplish. You can see it clearly, seemingly for the first time. Up until this point, you have felt a bit lost, like you are...
What story captures your heart? Where does magic comes into your life? Where do you accept fate and not try to contest it? The artistic creations that we relish, those that we cannot do without – either our own or others – are ones that reinforce the core myth of our...
The novelist Thomas Wolfe titled his most famous book “You Can’t Go Home Again.” But most artistic ventures demand a return to the beginning, in some form or another. Such journeys may wander far afield, but ultimately, meaning comes about by finally discovering the...
What if creative malaise has crept into your life? Is it a form of illness, perhaps one of the spirit? Creative health is fundamental to our spiritual growth. It might even be an essential attribute for humanity – a quality to be viewed as akin to either physical or...
But if you sit still for long enough, then something strange begins to emerge from this engagement with the mind. What was once myriad thoughts can be observed to encompass only maybe eight to ten notions that keep cycling through your awareness. read more...
But we desperately need new models, new and esteemed texts need to be uncovered that take us away from the terrain of war. There should be texts that speak to our moment – where our delicate equilibrium of climate is being upended daily. read more...
Your expectations shape your reality. I have had the opportunity of connecting with every one of you over the past year in one form or another, whether in person or online. I believe in your potential. Spend a few moments with yourself in a quiet space and remind yourself of why you began this project in the first place. Remember how exciting it was when you first captured its essence in your mind’s eye. read more...
Over the years, I have established a relationship with this patch of land. I have traversed the terrain well enough to easily recall each of its inclines and slopes. I use this landscape in my meditation most every morning. read more...
I have put together a short list of books that have been in my orbit over the past couple of months. These books have spoken to me – and you could do far worse than to pick up one of these books to read while the dog days of summer drag along, when disappearing into a different space altogether is essential to preserving your sanity. read more...
So, I decided to give into their calls this morning, to reckon with what they were trying to tell me. Why were they hovering about my land – and such a specific patch of it? read more...
Have the courage to stay in the room, no matter how hot it might feel. That discomfort means that you are getting at something meaningful and powerful. Let the sweat gather on your brow. read more...
You may have lost the thread of this conversation over the past few months. It is time to refresh the acquaintance. You should dive a little more deeply into the dialogue, as you now have amassed considerable hours devoted to your work. How does the creative path that you have been walking down respond to aspects of the other artist’s work? read more...
Just take a moment to relax into the reality that your artistic project is seeing the light of day. You have worked hard. All the various strands of thought will coalesce, for you have already established a track record for yourself. Do something today to congratulate yourself. read more...
The subconscious will attempt to claim a place at the table of our creation, clamoring for our attention. While its presence may be insightful, it can also be challenging to integrate those subconscious stirrings into our work. read more...