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The Art of IS – Improvising as a Way of Life
Imagine a white canvas in front of you – and a vision in your mind of blues and greens and purples. So you begin to paint, carefully placing your brush on the canvas as you blend the colors – and suddenly, you knock a jar of brown paint onto your palette. What then?
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How Does Play Factor into the Creative Process?
As a certified creativity coach and life purpose alchemist, I work with divinely-inspired artists and writers on their creative process, helping them sort through their many ideas so they can choose a project that’s fully aligned with their authentic vision. A lot goes into the creative process, from idea to planning to implementation to completion. And while it can be an exciting journey, it can sometimes feel like a lot of hard work. This is where play comes into the mix. When we can make the process fun, it becomes joyful – from beginning to end. So how can we take a more playful approach toward productivity and creative manifestation? Today, I’ve asked my good friend and colleague Marney Makridakis, author of two best-selling books on creativity,…