Join Asha Dornfest, co-host of Edit Your Life, in a vibrant discussion about nurturing creativity amidst life's busyness. She shares eight timeless tips for making space for creativity, emphasizing the joy of exploration over perfection. The talk dives into the fluidity of creative expression and the importance of sharing imperfect works. Asha also highlights how personal pursuits like photography and baking can enrich relationships and well-being, encouraging listeners to integrate creative habits into their daily routines for a more joyful life.
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Defining Creativity
Define what creativity means to you, personally.
It's simply the process of making something, not the finished product.
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Lori Smithwick's Inspiration
Asha Dornfest shares how Lori Smithwick inspired her by making things.
Smithwick invited her friends to make things, too, and created a supportive community.
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Silence the Inner Critic
Turn off your inner critic to unlock creativity.
Embrace imperfection and focus on the process, not the outcome.
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This book presents a comprehensive method for artists to recover their creativity from various blocks such as limiting beliefs, fear, self-sabotage, and other inhibiting forces. It is designed to help individuals discover and develop their artistic potential, whether as writers, painters, poets, or musicians. The book emphasizes the connection between creativity and spirituality, providing step-by-step exercises to nurture creative expression as a consistent part of daily life.
Bird by Bird
Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Anne Lamott
Susan Bennett
Bird by Bird is a comprehensive guide to writing that covers various aspects of the craft, from the initial stages of starting a project to the technical details of plot, character, and dialogue. Lamott emphasizes the importance of persistence, faith, and hard work in writing. She advocates for writing imperfect first drafts and warns against the pitfalls of perfectionism and self-criticism. The book also delves into the emotional and spiritual aspects of writing, encouraging writers to confront their deepest fears and desires. Lamott's approach is down-to-earth, humorous, and generously filled with personal experiences and practical advice.
Now that we’re officially past the month of resolutions and starting new everything let’s talk about creativity. In this conversation from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 evergreen recommendations for how to make room for creativity, whether through creation or consumption. For links and related episodes, visit the show notes.
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