Just as an athlete suffers physical injuries and losses the event, a creative person suffers emotional injuries. When your book doesn’t sell, the gallery doesn't accept your painting, and the store is unable to sell your photography artwork or craftwork. We need to heal from those emotional injuries. Just as an athlete who ignores a... Continue Reading →
Out With The Unused and Don’t Buy it New
It's out with the unused. It was on our annual family holiday that my mindset changed around clutter. I had quickly unpacked our suitcases of clothes into drawers and wardrobes and the food into kitchen cupboards and the fridge in a quality beachfront holiday unit overlooking the ocean on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. I was... Continue Reading →
Beware of CrazyMakers
Did you miss getting your dose of fresh air today because you missed going for a walk or bicycle ride? Does the paintbrush sit dormant on the canvas that shows no scenery, the ink of your pen still holds the unwritten words, the glue remains disconnected from the craft pieces that would make the gift... Continue Reading →
Living In The Shadow Of Your Creativity
"Support is what I need" the young creative person's heart screams out in pain. "Why can't my family just show me some support? Why does fear break out across their faces when I announce with excitement "When I grow up I want to be a writer?" Creativity in Children and Young Adult This was my daughter's... Continue Reading →