Takeaways

• The larger our creative goal, the more resistance we face.
• Waiting for inspiration can lead to missed opportunities.
• Committing to a process increases the likelihood of inspiration.
• Creating sacred time for creativity is essential.
• Minimizing our creative impulses can hinder our growth.
• Every creative act can be a form of devotion.
• Showing up consistently builds integrity with ourselves.
• Distractions are everywhere; conscious creation is revolutionary.
• We all have a unique song that contributes to the world.
• Creativity often requires moving through fear and resistance.

Sound Bites

• "The muse comes to dance when we show up."
• "We all have a unique song to share."
• "What is that gift? What is that song?"

Chapters

00:00Embracing the 30-Day Creativity Challenge

02:44The Importance of Showing Up for Creativity

05:39Finding Your Unique Song

08:49Overcoming Fear in the Creative Process

11:23Commitment to Creative Growth

Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.

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