What is an artist to do when the world feels heavy and dark? 

We are often sensitive creatures and it's easy to crumble and succumb to the darkness. 

But, sensitivity is also the artist's superpower. In this episode, Valerie discusses how to navigate this balance. We need your light, beauty, and peace, especially in dark times. 

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There’s nothing wrong with setting goals, but what happens when you’re holding off on feeling good until you reach those goals? 

This leads to a creative life of emptiness and in constant search of the next “hit.”

There’s a better, more fulfilling way to live and Valerie talks about how you can start right now. 

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Flow state - that out-of-body experience where the work seems to just appear and you are the vessel. Time stands still in those moments and it feels incredible! 

How do we get more of this? 

The good news is we can consciously create the conditions for flow state to happen more easily! 

In this episode, Valerie discusses three ways to welcome more flow into you creative practice.

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Are you the type of person who hears "enjoy the process" and it seems like a cliche? 

You are not alone! We hear these things and know it's what we are "supposed to do," but doing is another story. How do we break the barriers to enjoying the process? 

The answer lies in a mindfulness practice and through it, realizing the true medicine available through the act of making art. 

Not only does it release feel-good chemicals into your body, but it helps you connect more deeply to yourself! 

In this episode, Valerie discusses practical tips for turning your creative practice into a mindful activity and truly begin to experience the joy of the process even if you thought you never could.

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Often as creatives and artists, we think we need to put out the polished, perfect version of ourselves. If it's not perfect then we hold back and think we're not ready or we're not good enough. But the truth is, it's the humanity and the imperfection that makes us connect with others and their artistry!

Valerie discusses her recent experience at a concert to demonstrate the humanity that we all desperately want to connect with. You may feel the urge to insulate yourself from feeling paint or rejection, but it is because of your imperfections you will connect not despite them. 

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The life of a creative is full of juxtapositions! One of the biggest juxtapositions is the idea of creating from a place of who you are, yet not getting your identity so wrapped up in it that it debilitates you. When you can release the pressure of your worth being tied to what you create, a whole new world of healing and beauty opens up. In this episode, Valerie covers two important mindset shifts that can help you separate your worth from your art. 

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Does this sound familiar?

You feel inspired and have all intentions of making art. Then suddenly, you remember you have “so much to do.” You block creating and chalk it up to not having enough time. I don’t believe that’s the real reason.

It’s actually fear.

In this episode, we explore how to tackle this issue of procrastination and discomfort head on so that you can experience the life-giving joy of creation.

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In today's episode I'm taking you inside our exclusive Facebook group in the Magic Makers Membership! We've been working through the book, The Creative Act by Rick Rubin. Every Friday, I've been going live to discuss portions of the book and it has been SO GOOD. I had to share this discussion with you! 

I talk about..

• how art is energy
• why creating needs to be an act of self-love
• how to play
• the "rules" of art 

and so much more!

I hope it encourages you in your creativity today. 

I also wanted to let you know that for a limited time, I am offering 3 months in my membership for one special price! Join us during the summer and make this a summer filled with creative magic! 

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We've been going through The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron in my membership, The Magic Makers. I've been going live on our Facebook community each week to discuss each chapter of the 12-week journey. It has been incredible! This episode includes the audio from one of the Facebook lives. 

It covers Week 7 in the Artist's Way and we talk a lot about overcoming perfectionism and jealousy. I hope you enjoy the discussion and that it gives fuel to your creative soul!  

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Many people talk about creativity or having a creative outlet as a stress-reliever. This can certainly be true, however, what happens when your creativity does just the opposite? 

When you're stressed out about creating art and your body is sent into flight or fight mode? 

It's something I think we need to talk about more. In this case, creativity becomes a poison, dripping cortisol into your body, when it should be a life-giving medicine. It can be medicine. In this episode, we'll discuss what happens when you're a stressed-out creative and ways to help. 

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