Gathering Gold

Creativity


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There are all sorts of blocks that get in the way of us connecting to our creativity, our life force.

There’s the inner critic, and then there are the outer critics. There’s perfectionism, and the fear that “it’s all been done before.” There’s the despair of "not enough," and the ache of lacking inspiration.

Even after we’ve bushwhacked our way through the thickets of inner resistance to actually create something, we often prick ourselves on thorny choices around sharing what we’ve made. How do we know when it’s time to share, or if it ever needs to be shared? Is wanting to share our creativity inherently narcissistic? What if we get attention for it? What if no one pays attention? What’s the point of all of it, anyway?

All of this, and more, in today's episode.

References:

  • Jeremy Taylor's dreamwork 
  • Mary Oliver's poetry and On Being interview
  • Elizabeth Gilbert’s TED talk, Oprah talk, and book Big Magic 
  • Magic Lessons Podcast episode with Brené Brown
  • Marion Woodman's Sitting by the Well
  • Perennials Podcast Episode 16: Lucky You with Erika Carter 
  • ...more
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