Creative Codex

Join us for a special Listener Q&A episode of Creative Codex, where the spotlight is on you, and your thoughts and questions. Questions covered on this episode include such gems as: How do you decide on a creative figure for your next episode? What's up with NFTs and thoughts on digital art? Could you discuss Austin Osman Spare and his theory that art and magic are somehow linked? Why do more intelligent people tend to be atheists? How closely do you think mastery is related to reclusiveness? Head over to the Creative Codex YouTube channel to watch me wrestle with three special questions not included in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9xwt3hz49VBbgqN80driTQ/featured To become a patron of Creative Codex, and gain access to all the exclusive Creativity Tip mini-episodes head over to: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian Thank you for your support! Creative Codex is written and produced by MJDorian

Join us as we dive deep into the enigmatic mind of Emily Dickinson. In this episode, we explore her creative process, her most intimate letters, the mysterious details about her illness, and the secret to her creative genius: solitude. Episode Guide including the featured poems is available here: http://mjdorian.com/emily/ The voice of Emily Dickinson is performed by: Frances LaVette. Follow Frances and her projects on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/l.a.d.y_l.a.z.a.r.u.s._/ Support Creative Codex at our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian Continue the conversation on our subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CreativeCodex/ Thank you for all your support! --------- Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorian. All music written & recorded by MJDorian. All Rights Reserved.

Explore the concept of limitless creativity and how to utilize available resources. Learn about the power of good habits and collaboration. Hear the hosts' experience of creating a dark pop album with limited resources and self-doubt.

On this special episode, we dive headfirst into the enigmatic genius of Emily Dickinson. We explore what makes her poetry so brilliant, her strained relationship with religion, the challenges she faced living in a Puritanical town in the mid 1800's, and the influence her uniquely distinguished family had on her work. Read along with the incredible poems featured in this episode here: http://www.mjdorian.com/emily/ In this episode, Emily Dickinson is voiced by the multi-talented performer: Frances LaVette. Go follow her work on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/l.a.d.y_l.a.z.a.r.u.s/ If you'd like to become a patron of the show and gain access to exclusive patron only perks, head over to my Patreon: http://www.mjdorian.com/emily/ Thank you for your support!!! Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorian All music by MJDorian

This podcast explores Carl Jung's near-death experience and its implications in analytical psychology. It discusses vivid visions during a near-death state, reflects on the profound impact of near-death experiences, and analyzes Jung's own experience. The podcast also delves into the metaphysical perception of Jung's insight and encourages sharing and discussion.

This podcast explores the conundrum of drawing the line between inspiration and plagiarism in art. They discuss examples of artists like Led Zeppelin and The Beatles allegedly plagiarizing elements from blues musicians. They also delve into the impact of copyright law on creative ownership and the idea of stealing in creativity.

Join me in the art studio of painter, mural artist, and Renaissance man: Beau Stanton. We discuss symbolism, the ability of art to move the unconscious, incorporating historical elements in your work, how Beau plans a mural, what happens if you stop making art, his early apprenticeship experiences with Ron English, and Beau's personal art philosophy. Check out all things Beau Stanton on his website and Instagram: Web: http://www.beaustanton.com/ Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beaustanton/ - - - - - Creative Codex is written and produced by MJDorian Digging the show? Head over to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian There you can access perks such as all of our Creativity Tip Mini-Episodes, and numerous other patron-only exclusives. - - - - - Follow MJDorian's art & music here: Web: http://www.mjdorian.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/ - - - - - Thank you for your support!

The Middle Pillar is a unique and profound meditation popularized by Israel Regardie. Regardie was a writer on Western esoteric traditions and a ceremonial magician during the 1900's. The meditation we explore in this episode is based entirely on Regardie's description in his book of the same name, released in 1930, entitled: The Middle Pillar. During his lifetime, Regardie was a prominent member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. One of the benefits of practicing The Middle Pillar is that it centers you and brings your energies back into balance. This is achieved through the visualization of spheres of energy along the center line of your body, called sephiroth. These spheres are activated using ancient Hebrew names, traditionally believed to represent emanations of the divine. As a memory aid, below are the five sephiroth which The Middle Pillar focuses on, and the respective divine name that is chanted, along with a pronunciation key in parenthesis.  The Middle Pillar: 1. Kether • "AHIH" (pronounced "Eh-he-yeh") 2. Daath • "YHVH ALHIM" (pronounced "Yod-heh-vav-heh E-loh-heem") 3. Tiphareth • "YHVH ALOAH ve-DAATH" (pronounced "Yod-heh-vav-heh El-oah-ve-Da-ath") 4. Yesod • "SHADDAI AL CHAI" (pronounced "Shah-dai El Chai") 5. Malkuth • "ADNI HARTZ" (pronounced "Ah-doh-nai ha-Ah-retz") Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorian To support the show and gain access to exclusive episodes please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian Find out more at: http://www.mjdorian.com/

Reflections is a minisode series I will occasionally record that is of a more personal nature. Think of it like a journal entry with a specific theme. This minisode is about Grief & Creativity, how one influences the other, and how they are inextricably linked. If you would like to pose a question or make a comment about this episode or any creative topic please visit our subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CreativeCodex/ Or visit my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian I respond to all messages and posts within the hour of seeing them. Thank you for all your support! If you'd like to hear more about my views expressed in this minisode, check out Episode 14: Why Humans Need Art, in which I deep dive into a lot of this subject matter.  Creative Codex is written & produced by: MJDorian

In this episode we continue the saga of the most infamous blues musician of all time. ⚡️🎸🎙 We unravel the myth and reveal the talented young man who lived a remarkable and tragic life. If the devil didn’t teach him, who did? Where did he go when he disappeared for six months in 1931? Why does he sing about the devil in so many of his songs? Why was he murdered? We answer all this and more, including: what Cross Road Blues really means. After  you finish the episode, head over to our subreddit and keep the  conversation going! I'd love to hear your thoughts or attempt to answer  any questions you may have about this episode or any of the topics  covered in the show. You can follow our community here: https://www.reddit.com/r/CreativeCodex/ If you are enjoying the show, please consider sharing it with someone  you think will dig it. If you would like to support the show as a  patron, please visit our Patreon page and receive exclusive perks from  as little as $1: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian Creative Codex is Written & Produced by MJDorian Find me on Instagram or Twitter: Instagram: @mjdorian Twitter: @mjdorian