Let’s get into one of our favorite topics—creativity and life force. Have you ever felt stuck or disconnected from your true self? In this episode, we explore how creativity can be a powerful tool to reconnect with your life force and live your best life. Whether it's through artistic practices, engaging with nature, or simply tuning into your surroundings, we discuss practical ways to awaken your creative energy and feel more alive.

Join us as we share personal anecdotes, practical tips, and insights from influential books that have inspired us, including Rick Rubin’s "The Creative Act: A Way of Being" and Julia Cameron’s "The Artist's Way." Discover how small, intentional practices can help you access your creativity, overcome resistance, and embrace the full spectrum of your life force.

Episode Highlights:
[1:01] - Colette shares how life force impacts her energy and when she feels disconnected. 
[2:05] - Laura defines creativity as engagement with life, not just artistic skill. 
[3:43] - Colette talks about The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin and The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. 
[5:33] - How low-level distractions like social media prevent us from tapping into higher creative energy. 
[8:38] - The power of boredom and stillness in unlocking new ideas and creativity. 
[10:09] - Numbing behaviors like TV, food, and social media, and why we turn to them when disconnected. 
[12:11] - Colette reflects on a “spring break” period of fun and the balance of creative engagement. 
[14:23] - Laura shares how engagement with the world boosts energy and life force. 
[19:15] - The importance of practices like the Artist Date and Morning Pages from Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. 
[26:18] - How exercise and movement can open the mind and unlock creative potential. 
[30:19] - Colette and Laura discuss overcoming self-doubt and fear of failure in the creative process. 
[34:52] - Final reflections on life force and how creativity helps you live your best life.

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