In self-trust all the virtues are comprehended. Free should the scholar be,—free and brave. Free even to the definition of freedom, “without any hindrance that does not arise out of his own constitution.” The American Scholar lecture by Ralph Waldo Emerson https://www.gutenberg.org/files/16643/16643-h/16643-h.htm#THE_AMERICAN_SCHOLAR When I do projects I usually like to divide them up into differentContinue reading “Free Should the Scholar Be”
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Creative Freedom and Purpose
Does your creative freedom have a purpose? What’s the focus of Three Freedoms? If creative freedom is to obtain its fullest growth, its most complete development, it must have a great and worthy purpose. It must not be merely freedom for freedom’s sake. Thomson, Charles A. “Creative Freedom and the World Crisis.” Music Educators Journal, vol.Continue reading “Creative Freedom and Purpose”
Show up for yourself
6 Ways to intentionally hear and understand yourself Use words of affirmation followed by supportive actions Believe yourself Allow your feelings to flow through you and trust they have their place in your life Study the works and lives of leaders who inspire you Learn your values and goals When people say nice things aboutContinue reading “Show up for yourself”
Who, Why, What
To keep heading down the path toward freedom to be heard, I wanted to talk about an important question you need to ask yourself. “Who am I?” One of the most important questions we can ask ourselves as artists. This really is the bedrock of our creations. This is where writing is transformed from mimicryContinue reading “Who, Why, What”
A Reminder
On Creative Freedom Sometimes I feel like I am still in the same place I’ve been in for years and I haven’t move forward at all. Then I think about how much I’ve overcome, I see all the amazing adventures I’ve been on, and I have this amazing community that has supported in so manyContinue reading “A Reminder”
Tools to Experience Freedom to Grow
Creative freedom is a gift we have as humans beings. It liberates us from a world that would be just fine seeing us lose our life to fit into their box. I started writing my For the Conscious Writer posts in 2020 with the intention of having it lead into a mentoring program. (I createdContinue reading “Tools to Experience Freedom to Grow”
Write Myself Free
I don’t wanna write myself into a hole. I wanna write myself free. I wanna write myself into the place that makes me better than I was yesterday. If I could I’d write a million dollars into my bank account. If I could I’d write my family and friends safe and healthy lives. I’d writeContinue reading “Write Myself Free”
The End
For the Conscious Writer The end goal is supposed to be a stark contrast from the beginning. Saschia Johnson This is a quote taken from yesterday. When I wrote it, I was referring to the piece of art itself. But I forgot how much art changes us as artists. I have been thinking about yesterday’sContinue reading “The End”
Innovation
Innovation a new method, idea, product, etc. dictionary.com I define the innovation process as a great idea, executed brilliantly, and communicated in a way that is both intuitive and fully celebrates the magic of the initial concept. -Pete Foley https://www.ideatovalue.com/ I like innovation. It reminds me of Disney. It also makes me feel alive, progressive,Continue reading “Innovation”
The Creative Process Doesn’t Require Caffeine
The creative process welcomes sleepy and unmotivated people Caffeine is wonderful. This post is less about caffeine and more about accepting yourself in all your sleepy unmotivated states. Our brains don’t need to go a million miles per hour to get writing done. I have the same writing goals set for myself every day andContinue reading “The Creative Process Doesn’t Require Caffeine”
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