James Chartrand’s blog at Men with Pens is one of the few that I read regularly. Her writing is straightforward, compelling, and humorous. Her voice is authentic. When I saw that she was offering a 10 week intensive writing course, Damn Fine Words, my instincts...
James Chartrand’s blog at Men with Pens is one of the few that I read regularly. Her writing is straightforward, compelling, and humorous. Her voice is authentic. When I saw that she was offering a 10 week intensive writing course, Damn Fine Words, my instincts...
Play is one of the most important elements of being creative. Period. Without it, your chance of being creative is non-existent. Play is the ability to explore and free yourself of restrictions. A great thing about play is that you can’t define or categorize it. It...
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...
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