With unparalleled challenges coming at us so rapidly—those on the front lines asked to expose themselves to danger, thousands suddenly unemployed, those who are still employed required to work remotely, parents homeschooling children for the first time, many of us confined and isolated, others severely impacted by personal illness and the death of loved ones—no wonder so many of us are feeling anxious, angry, confused, stressed out, lonely, and depressed. As you search for ways to cope during …
Creativity A Form of Mindful Meditation
If you’ve ever embarked on a creative project, you've likely experienced moments of pure joy. Some may even call the experience a sense of higher consciousness. In other words, creativity seems to pour from you. In these moments of creative flow, you're experiencing creativity as a form of mindful meditation. Creativity engages our imagination. Turning new and imaginative ideas into reality frees us from the constraints of everyday life. Creativity allows us to access a part of ourselves that is …
Haven’t You Finished that Novel Yet?
“I haven’t seen you in forever. Where've you been?” “I’ve been writing.” “Writing? Haven’t you finished that novel yet?” “I only have another 60 pages left to write and I’ll--” “I thought you said you were finished months ago. What’s taking so long?” “Oh, well, back then, I'd finished writing the rough draft of my novel. Since then I revised it.” “So, in 60 pages, you’ll finally be done writing?” “Well…. no… not exactly.” “What does that mean?” “I’m going to edit what I’ve written and …
Renew Refresh Recommit to Your Creativity Goals
Beginnings promise something new. The excitement you feel at the beginning of a new year, starting a new novel, beginning NaNoWriMo, attempting any new creative project activates your energy and gets you moving. Then, at some point, for some sooner than later, your initial exhileration turns into a dizzying dance of ebb and flow. The deeper you travel toward your creativity goal, the more setbacks you face. You learn what you know and what you don't know, how you respond to disappointment and …
All Creatives Benefit from NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. Started years ago by Chris Baly, author of No Plot, No Problem, the yearlong writing marathon has grown into an international happening. Created as a literary event for hard-core writing (though the two do seem a bit of an oxomoron), NaNoWriMo can be used by creatives of every ilk. So long as you use a bit of imagination, all creatives benefit from NaNoWriMo. Tight Deadline Most writers know about NaNoWriMo. Many have used November to …
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