We made it, guys! The year is almost over and a brand-new fresh year is right around the corner. That means, of course, that it’s traditionally the time to talk about goals (one of my favorite things!) but instead today we’re pausing to take time to reflect. Reflection and personal introspection is a vital part […]
Creativity Quotes: Inspiration, The Universe, and Beyond
Quotes on creativity and art can provide a glimpse into new outlooks on life and writing and can inspire our own thoughts and work. From everyday moments to the mysteries of the galaxy, art is part of it all! So enjoy these quotes, be inspired, and go make something! Whatever your writing and life journey […]
5 Ways Thanksgiving Is A Creative Practice
Thanksgiving is coming which means it’s time to pull our our pumpkins and start thinking of answers to the classic “what are you thankful for” dinner-table question! But here’s a thought: What what if we asked this question daily instead of just once a year? It’s well worth our time. Thanksgiving is a discipline that, […]
Letting The Work Be Fun
There’s this idea of the suffering artist. Of all the work that needs to be done, the sleepless nights, and the sacrifices. The miserable, miserable work work work that it takes to succeed. This is a myth. Don’t get me wrong- there is certainly something to be said for hard work. For perseverance and not […]
Great Goals: Setting, Revising, and Beyond
The start of the school year is here and with it we have a few crisp fall-weather weeks just bristling with potential. Which means it’s time to pull out all our notebooks and evaluate where we want that potential to take us! I’ve talked about setting goals a decent amount before because it’s one of […]
Ten Good Things: Summer 2022
Here are a few things that have caught my attention recently and a bit of what I’ve been up to! Lots of games and some scattered practices of creativity. We’re feeling the summer vibes and trying to soak up lots of sunshine! Don’t be shy- feel free to chime in below with things you’ve been […]
Quotes and Comments on The Artist’s Way
I’m still working through Julia Cameron’s excellent book The Artist’s Way and have gathered together a few of my favorite quotes and thoughts to share. (You can see a few earlier quotes from last month’s favorite things post!) Now I’ll admit I don’t do every exercise in the book or work through it as consistently […]
Top Ten (ish) March 2022
Here are 10 (ish) things that have caught my attention this month! From the absurdity of Fluxx to the nerdiness of octordle and more… Feel free to chime in below with things you’ve been up to and appreciating these days! 🙂 Please note that some links below are affiliate links which means if you order […]
Top Ten (ish) February 2022
Here are 10 (ish) things that have caught my attention this month! Feel free to chime in below with things you’ve been up to and appreciating these days 🙂 Please note that some links below are affiliate links which means if you order something I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to […]
Top Ten (ish) January 2022
Here are 10 (ish) things that have caught my attention this month! Feel free to chime in below with things you’ve been up to and appreciating these days 🙂 Please note that some links below are affiliate links which means if you order something I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to […]