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Pink Woman Podcast Show Notes:
Sunday,
November 11, 2012
Hello
and welcome to Episode 2 of the Tickled Pink Woman podcast, a celebration of
all things Zen, elegant and feminine.
The focus of today’s podcast: Making
your creative mark.
The
impetus for today’s podcast came from my own personal observations following a
recent trip to Bloomington, Indiana:
· Realized I was truly
seeing things I hadn’t actually seen
before (access the blog post inspired by what I saw here)
…
· Couldn’t wait to begin
and end my day with writing…
· Focused on the beauty in
everything…
· Made efforts to live my
life as art…
From
my
recent guest blog post on author Gail McMeekin’s Creative Success blog.
Creativity is a precious gift. Likewise, the time you
spend creating art is sacred space, deservedly worthy of certain rituals and
considerations. The following are five measures designed to evoke an
innovative frame of mind, celebrate your artistic pursuits and designate
creative time as sacrosanct.
1.
Environment. Your art is hallowed. The space
you chose to create in should be as well. You will perform best from locations
that have special meaning or induce the warmest of feelings within you.
Consider making your art from venues such as a favorite neighborhood cafe, your
own flower garden, or atop a breathtaking hill. If you have a studio or create
from home, make your workspaces reflective of what inspires you. Incorporate
cherished art into your creativity areas. Have comfort items (e.g. soft throws,
plush pillows, luscious essential oils, etc.) close at hand. Display photos of
loved ones.
2.
Intention/Dedication. Carve
out time, beforehand, to establish an intention for your artistic efforts; for
example, to grow, shine, or learn. Another option is to dedicate your endeavor
to someone else—the friend who recently suffered a loss, your mother
celebrating her birthday several states away… Revisit your intention or
dedication as you bring your creative time to a close.
3.
Hydrate. Ensure your thirst is satiated.
Sometimes, a glass of water with lemon will do the job. At others, a hot cup of
herbal tea hits the spot. A steaming cup of java can certainly be as welcome as
a visit from a dear friend. Ensure your favorite libations are close at hand.
Doing so keeps the creative juices flowing.
4.
Ritual. Light a candle. Say a prayer.
Close your eyes and meditate. Clasp a rose quartz crystal in the palm of your
hand and visualize. Encompass at least one simple act, that speaks to your
spirit, into every artistic endeavor.
5.
Music. It sways your body, and sings to
your soul. Like your creative undertakings, it is art. Play tunes that best
inspire you while you create. Know when to adjust the volume up or down.
Equally important, honor your Wise Self’s whisperings of when to create without
music as well.
Pinking Shears: Ways to take today’s
concepts away and tailor them for your needs!
Activity #1: A
Creativity Booster: This one is courtesy of SARK’s New Creative Companion: Ways to Free Your Creative Spirit (p. 9).
“Just
for one day:
· Hide all the clocks in
your house;
· Compliment yourself constantly.
· Tape a piece of paper
over the tv screen and write ideas for brand new shows on it;
· Visit every tree near
you and spend time memorizing the branches;
· Spend $20 on magazines
and read them all at once.”
Activity #2: This activity is taken
from Gail McMeekin’s The
12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women Journal (p. 20). McMeekin notes, “An essential part of
the creative process is focus. You
must ease up on your busyness and put a filter on all the external stimuli
(information and media overload, etc.) coming into your sphere so that you can
receive your creative impulses. How can you best set up those filters?” List
five or ten concrete things you will do to filter out excess noise.
As
an example here are seven I came up with:
1) When a creative thought
occurs, STOP what I am doing and record it, explore it further; rather than
going about my “busyness.”
2) Replace my inner critic
with nurturing affirmations;
3) Choose activities and
situations that stimulate my creativity versus drain in (yoga, being with
inspiring people, candle lighting, meditation, ensuring my work/play portions
of my life are balanced);
4) When I am unfocused, use
my breath or meditation to gain focus;
5) Do one project at a time
rather than overwhelm myself with too many;
6) Before I engage in a
mindless activity (e.g. watching tv), truly access it it’s my best use of time;
7) Journal. Journal.
Journal. It brings me clarity and focus.
Activity #3: Embark on a creative endeavor utilizing
the 5 measures outlined by me earlier in this podcast. Have fun!!!
Rosy Resources: For those who want to
explore today’s topic a bit further, check out these added sources of
information:
Gail
McMeekin’s Creative Success blog.
My recent guest blog post on Gail McMeekin’s Creative Success blog entitled Making
Your Creative Mark; Markedly So
Gail McMeekin’s The
12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women Journal
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