Celebrating 2 years with this podcast.  Laumee and Rachael talk lessons, some new approaches and remind you to keep going, keep creating, don’t be afraid of messes.  It's time to explore in more depths!

As art reflects life, we are inspired by more messages that creativity can offer. Come and be inspired to look and question your reactions to life around you. Laumee and Rachael share this week’s inspirations.

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Join in for a celebration! In our 101st episode, we look back on our learnings and how far we’ve come on our creative journey. Let’s sow some seeds for future growth. 😊

We are learning to be aware of energy drains in our life but what about the things that feed your energy? That give you more energy?  Laumee and Rachael review some of their biggest energy drains and offer a list of some possible energy resources.

Come to Instagram and answer this Question

What are some ways we can play?

https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/

Resources listed

https://theworkoutwitch.com

https://plumvillage.app/

https://www.instagram.com/frankiedoodledandy/

Laumee and Rachael usually talk about creativity, the mess of the unknown, and a bit of spirituality, but today we’re talking about the grit and mindset of a warrior.  It’s not just about fighting. It’s about protecting. It’s about action.

IG question: what are you fighting for? Come share on our instagram page.

https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/

References mentioned:

Zen App

https://plumvillage.app/

Podcast The Way Out is In: The Meditator, the Artist, the Warrior

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Ow1wHf2UhAhmdMKYM0a7f

Book - How to housekeep when you’re drowning

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60139504

Rachael was in London over the weekend, Laumee is talking about tapping into her inner wisdom. Two artists are taking you through their process of coming to know themselves better. We hope it inspires you on your journey of creating your ideal life, discovering your true self, and sharing your story.  Heal yourself to heal the world.

The Plum Village App

https://plumvillage.app/

New art connection in London

https://www.instagram.com/artbydaniellelouise/

We have a short episode for you today.  Today’s reminder is to make space for your creativity.  Creativity needs playfulness and quiet/boredom to be awakened.  Laumee talks about her win this week and getting back to treating her writing as high value.  Think back to a time when  little change in your environment created a massive change for your peace of mind.

Instagram question:  like a plant, what would your growing instructions be?

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Are you big into transformation, self development, passion, play, daydreaming? Are you feeling like a mess? Out of place?  Maybe you just have a creative mind and maybe your mind is just a bit different from others. Laumee and Rachael would like to be your people.  Today, they talk about this week’s lessons and inspirations (resources listed below). Be part of the community of transformation seekers.

Quotes:

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Howard Thurman

“I never set out to be weird. It was always other people who called me weird.” – Frank Zappa

Share with us on Instagram:

What would you like your gravestone to say?

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Resources listed

Book - Wired to Create by Scott Barry Kaufman and Caroline Gregoire

https://scottbarrykaufman.com/books/wired-to-create/

Book - Create a Life Worth Living by Carol Lloyd

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/43278.Creating_a_Life_Worth_Living

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/creating-a-life-worth-living_carol-lloyd/257349/#edition=2337061&idiq=2305838

Joshua Burkhart - great resource of journal prompts with astrology placements

https://www.tiktok.com/@lead_to_gold_astrology?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Ashley Rainsbarger - insightful journal prompts

https://www.tiktok.com/@coachashley555

Ashley’s free journaling course:  10 Powerful Self Coaching Questions + Mini Course on How to Journal for Personal Growth

https://www.coachashley555.com/lead-collection

Destination One Love - A guide on this journey to following alignment.

https://www.tiktok.com/@destinationonelove

https://destinationonelove.com/what-do-i-do/

Are art and art careers going to be ruined by AI? Are we moving into generic creativity and mass-produced art? Laumee and Rachael share their take and expectations and discuss art as a commodity and art as a healing journey.  Art has different purposes and reasons for coming into existence.  Once we look at this, we can see what will enhance production.

Resources:

Come and answer this question on our IG page:

Why won’t AI be able to replace your art?

https://www.instagram.com/the_creative_explorers_podcast/

Let’s take a look at some of life’s metaphors.  Are we peeling back layers to the authentic self? Or is life more like the many messy layers of a painting?  Maybe, we are all trying to make sense of the marks that have been left on our mindset.  Marks by upbringing, experiences, culture.  Building off of ugliness parts and damaged areas of our lives is the healing process that brings transformation. Creativity is that process of sharing our expression, story, over and around the marks that trauma has left on us.

This week’s assignment: Watch the Lego Movie for your inner child.

Question: What am I pretending?

Come share your answer on Instagram

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Resources listed

Art by April youtube and tiktok channel -an artist showing her work and hustle.

https://www.youtube.com/@ArtbyApril

Destination One Love -“I am a roadsign” says Destination.  We are all on the way towards love and home.  Deana is someone to guide you back to your center. Free meditations and she leads an online presence practice group.

https://destinationonelove.com/about/

Ashley Rainsbarger podcast: The Mindful Business Coach Podcast.  Check out specific episodes where she coaches clients through trouble areas. Find something that coaches you through.

https://open.spotify.com/show/7lAsMayiAu6UVgX6B0zP18?si=10b26014be3444f7

A  print on demand site that integrates with other websites, including Etsy.

https://printify.com/