How to Be a Better Human
The art of paying attention (w/ Wendy MacNaughton and Laurel Braitman)
Jun 10, 2024
Illustrator Wendy MacNaughton and author Laurel Braitman explore creativity, vulnerability, and mindfulness in their friendship, founding an Attention Club to inspire others in unleashing their creativity. They discuss the value of embracing imperfections in creative work and the healing power of writing about loss and connection. Various exercises are shared to tap into listeners' creative capacities and foster genuine connections through artistic expression.
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- Attention Club promotes creativity through presence and focus in art and writing workshops.
- Embracing mistakes as pathways to creativity leads to unexpected and profound outcomes.
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Formation of Attention Club
Laurel Braitman and Wendy McNaughton, artists and writers, have initiated Attention Club. The club was born from their shared passion for presence and attention in creativity. Combining their respective specialties in drawing and writing, they used these tools to engage participants in their workshop. Through simple exercises in a conference room, they unlocked creativity and encouraged people to focus on unnoticed details.
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