I know the holiday season only began. We just celebrated Thanksgiving, and today is the first night of Hanukkah. (Hope it's a beautiful holiday for those who are celebrating!!).
Finding Creativity in Old Things
We tend to romanticize the past. And, as a whole, I think that's a good thing, especially when it comes to objects (and habits and processes) that now seem like relics.
50 Prompts for Practicing Gratitude Today and Every Day
Once again, in the U.S., we're celebrating Thanksgiving.
In honor of this holiday, I'm sharing 50 prompts for helping us cultivate gratitude today---and every day. You might journal about these prompts right now or tonight. In fact, you might buy a special notebook, and make it a nightly ritual (or a morning one), a time for reconnecting to yourself, a time for reconnecting to what's most important.
How to Be Creative
There are myriad thoughts on how to be creative. There are books and blogs all about it. There are all sorts of hypotheses, theories and research studies. Because being creative is multi-faceted, and multi-layered---and everyone has an opinion on what works best.
A Not-So Quick Tip for a Fulfilling Holiday
In the essay "Look, a Beautiful Moment," in the stunning book A Book That Takes Its Time: An Unhurried Adventure in Creative Mindfulness, Irene Ras notes that she's embracing a slower pace at home. Sometimes this looks like baking bread. Sometimes it looks like reading before bed.
Building Stories From Tiny Slivers All Around Us
Years ago, Andrea Pippins had a coffee date with a friend, where Pippins shared her dream of publishing a book. Her friend was so encouraging and helpful that when Pippins got home, she immediately started writing a book proposal.
When You Worry Your Creative Project Isn’t Unique or Even Good
You worry that your creative project isn't unique or innovative. It isn't particularly imaginative or artistic.
Others have done similar things. Others have said similar things.
Authors Share How They Stay Inspired
When it comes to writing, inspiration can be controversial. Some people staunchly believe we shouldn't need inspiration to write. We must sit down at our desks and get to work---whether the muse is available or not.
Creating a Holiday Season That’s Meaningful For You
The holiday decorations have been on shelves for several weeks now (maybe even a month!). Which can be annoying, because we haven't even celebrated Thanksgiving yet or finished our Halloween candy.
