Writer
Artist
facilitator
Writer
Artist
Facilitator
I tell good stories and help other people tell theirs.
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Four things I wish someone had told me about being an artist...
No one will make time for you to make art. You must.
Committing to a creative life asks you to be sturdy in your vision and boundaries. You won't be handed the time, you must take it for yourself unapologetically
The world needs artists. It can be easy to feel like what you create is not valued in this capitalistic, hyper-masculine world. However, the reason people work so hard is so that they can enjoy art (music, cuisine, writing, theater, fashion, fine art, dance) on their 'time off'
You rarely need to try to be a better artist. It's most likely that you need to make peace with your inner critic instead.
Of course it's worthwhile to continue to study and practice your craft. But more often than not, the voice telling you it's not good enough is an inner, misguided attempt to keep you safe
The time you spend making art is time you will get back tenfold in joy, purpose, alignment, and wonder.
Honoring the creative calling that lives inside of you will have a ripple effect on every other aspect of your life. Things will become interesting and technicolor, you'll be more present, you'll be more resilient
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“A creative life is an amplified life. It's a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting life. Living in this manner—continually and stubbornly bringing forth the jewels that are hidden within you—is a fine art, in and of itself. "
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