There’s a sticky note on the wall overlooking my desk. On it is written two questions. Are you a cooperative component? Or are you keeping yourself out of the game? I don’t remember now where I heard these questions. Maybe during a TED Talk. Anyway, I keep the questions there to remind me of the … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Creativity
Jump Already
One thing about creative work I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to is continually finding myself at the starting line. You finish a project, ship it, take a little time to chill…and then you’re back at the starting line. The starting line is the blank page, the blank canvas, the text editor empty of … Continue reading »
A New Appreciation for Silence
I have a list of things I want to try this year. A kind of subset to my list of things to do before I die. This list is compiled of offbeat things that sound interesting to me, or artistic pursuits I’ve always wanted to try. A Groupon came through for a one-hour float session … Continue reading »
6 Ways to Feed Your Creative Spirit
Sometimes life is a rabid wood chipper chewing you up and spitting you out the other side. Okay, that was a bit extreme. But you get it. Life can get messy and manic and leave you blinking, wondering where all your time went. This month has been insanity on a plate. A 102.5 degree plate. … Continue reading »
The Perks of Living Next Door to a Yogi
My dear friend and neighbor is studying to become a yoga instructor. The particular flavor of yoga she’s been studying lately is yoga nidra, or yogic sleep. Here’s an article from Yoga Journal explaining what it is. When my friend asked me if I would like to be one of her practice students, I didn’t … Continue reading »