In my book, Digging Deep: Unearthing Your Creative Roots Through Gardening, I use creativity in the garden as a metaphor for being innovative in other areas of life. Being artistic can help you have a more meaningful, authentic, and joyful life. Gardeners strive for...
You struggle with trying to be creative. Phrases like ‘brainstorm’ and ‘think outside of the box’ have been drilled into you. You’re convinced the only way to be creative is by doing something extraordinary. That you have to be original....
A lot of us say no. The habit is so ingrained that we don’t notice it. But from the time we’re toddlers, we hear “No!” several times a day. And phrases like, “Don’t touch,” or, “Don’t do that,” are common. This constant use of “no” leaves an imprint on our brains. We...
Some don’t think they’re creative. Since childhood, we’ve been told that creativity is a genetic trait, like the color of our eyes. And if we try to play music, dance or create art without success, that belief locks in. So we give up. We think we’d be...
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