The original idea for my book years ago was something called “Creative Self-Preservation,” which I can now see is a terrible title for a book, as is the mock up I made for the cover..
Through pen-pal letters with my great Aunt Marianne, a painter and independent woman who lived way ahead of her time, I heard her mention “self-preservation” many times throughout my teens and twenties… how no matter what happened or no matter whether she was married, divorced, etc, she had her art and therefore she had herself.
Read moreIf you’re like me, you might have wished, “If only I could’ve been an accountant…”
How easy it would be to answer the question “what do you?”
How nice it would be to have a very clear cut job description!
BUT we both know that would never work ;)
How to know you’re probably NOT supposed to be an accountant:
Read morebe prepared for the thing you’re working on or dreaming up, but also be prepared that it will turn out nothing like what you envision preparing for.
Read moreWhether you’re looking to stick to a budget, avoid consumer culture, or just simply reignite your creative spark this holiday season, I hope these ideas will inspire your process.
Read morewhat’s the “it” that you’re not making time for?
You know, the playful thing. The non-productive thing. The frivolous thing.
Of course there’s no time for it. The world doesn’t really support that kind of time-making. Which is why we need to band together and remind each other that yes, “it” is valid.
Read moreEver since I learned about the magic of August and its seasonal purpose (special thanks to my old coaching mentor Joanna Lindenbaum) I’ve made it a point to take time out during this month for creative reflection.
Why August, you might ask?
Well…
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