“I don’t have a Creative Bone In My Body”: Are We ALL Creative?

12/26/23 • 27 min

Creative Nectar: Talks & Tools for Heart-Centered Living in a Changing World

What stories do you tell yourself about your creativity? Do you believe we are ALL creative? Join Stephanie and Jenny as they weigh in on this question and explore the way creativity is defined in western culture, how we often limit creativity and keep it in a box, and how fear, worry, and doubt can get in the way of creating the future we most want to see - even though engaging creativity is proven to increase happiness and wellbeing. Whether you identify as an artist or claim you don’t have a creative bone in your body, listen in on this thought provoking discussion and receive tips for engaging your curiosity and tapping your own inherent creative potential.
Resources:

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(Intro and outro music by Tim Behrens)

Previous Episode

When Authentic Truths Collide: How to Meet Each Other From The Heart

Sharing our truth and perspective while bumping up against another’s can feel uncomfortable and even a bit scary sometimes. The need for a change in how we communicate is necessary if we are to move forward into a life of diversity, harmony and inclusion. Is this even possible? Could the creative process retrain us to move from the heart even in the midst of difficult conversations? Join your hosts Jenny and Stephanie as they dive into this multilayered topic with creative insights and tools for moving into a new way of relating.
Resources:

“You can’t hate someone whose story you know” fromTurning to One Another: Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future by Margaret J. Wheatley
Non violent communication
Authentic Relating
Conscious Connections KC (Meet Up Group)

Next Episode

Trust the Process: How to Creatively Step Into the Unknown

Stepping into the unknown can be scary, but what if there was a way to make it easier? Can we use the creative process to help us trust what we don’t know or understand? Join Jenny and Stephanie as they discuss this possibility and share experiences where their studio experiences have spilled over into their daily lives, bringing magic and mystery to both the journey of creating and to life itself.
Resources:
Steph's blog post about allowing magic
Book: Trust the Process: An Artist's Guide to Letting Go by Shaun McNiff
Book: Creative Flow: Tap and Express Your Juicy Essence by Jenny Hahn
YouTube video: Taoist concept of Wu Wei