Modern Day Muses
Many creative people seem to have a quality of self indulgence, self absorption, and self preoccupation. At times, the creative process requires building a world of one's own and nurturing that world with time, protection from criticism, and generous supplies of self attention, musings and idea evolution.
funmire
Recall the carefree days of childhood, when the world was your playground, and laughter echoed through the air. That youthful spirit still resides within you, and it's time to reconnect with it.
Angela Blaha
There's a moment in the creative process when the world fades away. Time loses its grip, reality blurs, and something deep within begins to stir —a knowing, a pulse of energy that feels both otherworldly and profoundly personal.
funmire
What is art? This age-old question first emerged with prehistoric critics at the sight of a cave painting of a banana affixed to the wall by a leaf. Crushed by the criticism, Grog the esteemed Paleolithic artist, eventually ditched the paintbrush and became a diet guru.
Angela Blaha
Art is more than an act of creation — it is a journey of becoming. Every brushstroke, every color, and every moment of self-expression is a step toward uncovering the unseen truths within ourselves and the world around us.
Interviews
Valerie Day is a mother, educator, neuroscience and psychology geek, and creative explorer who fronted the Grammy-nominated band Nu Shooz in the 80s with pop hits in heavy rotation on MTV.
Matthew Dicks
Audience attention and engagement are not givens. If there is no attempt to entertain, then even when someone has important, relevant, or useful information to share, the audience will often be disengaged, disinterested, and distracted, and so miss and not even remember the good stuff.
Isette Façìon
What happens when you combine two beloved cultural icons from the 20th century with parody, wordplay, and curiosity?
ADVENTure #5
In Kaizen-Muse™ creativity coaching, asking small questions such as, "What if?" can open tremendous spaces of possibility. What if you were to enter this magic space right now?
Madam Bedazzle's Tarotble Readings
Madam Bedazzle says there's some important lessons to be had around fortunes and hones in on the common pairing of fortunately // unfortunately in the the game of optimistic one-upping. As always, remember Bedazzle's advice is always well-meaning, even if a little iffy.
SoulCollage® Prompt
What does your Inner Creative Child look like? Is he/she getting enough healthy doses of creativity? What kind of voice does your Inner Creative Child use when it's content? How does he/she try to get your attention?
Fostering Creativity in Children
Richard P. Feynman was one of the greatest physicists of our time known for his work in quantum mechanics, subatomic particles, and quantum electrodynamics. His research earned him a Nobel Prize, but that’s not what influenced me. More meaningful to me is his approach to learning and teaching.
Multicultural Muses
I had a dream of a strange city in the desert. I passed a man who said, "I am lost here! This is my home, but I cannot find my way." Because I could not find his way for him, I simply nodded and smiled.
Estelle Erasmus
Do you have lots of story writing ideas, but don't know how to get them onto paper and in front of others? Try these creative tips with professional advice to help get your essay writing ideas flowing and seen.
Ira Verant's FREE! Popcorn Book
Doodling, which involves sketching seemingly random patterns or shapes, is a form of spontaneous and subconscious creative expression. Contrary to the conventional belief that it hinders productivity, research indicates that doodling can enhance concentration and memory retention.
