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How Does the Full Moon Inspire Your Creativity?
For many centuries, the moon has inspired thousands of beautiful stories, songs, dances, paintings, and poems. Through its many phases, it has served as a muse in a variety of ways. What is it about the moon that stirs our innermost thoughts and inspires our deepest creativity? This poem written by Mark Heard, first appeared in his lyric collection, Eye of the Storm in 1982: Moon Flower When the moon blooms Like a flower in the night Petals of Heaven-born silver light Its seeds ride the wind To the souls of men So silently There is a fanfare In the changing wind For those who will listen Beginning to end And the nightingale pleads For the well-tuned ears Of every man Oh the sun shines…
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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,…
