Posts Tagged ‘creativity’
Anne Vries – How does one dare to birth an idea into the world?
Anne Vries, Idéfix, asked “How does one dare to birth an idea into the world?” for her conversation with Alyea Sandovar during the 2020 Playful Creative Summit (I’m linking to 2021; 2020 is now private.). Start simply, start by making the smallest possible version of your thought as you can. Find community for support and…
Read MoreHow to Use Creative Play to Build a Better Future Chrissy Levett
How to Use Creative Play to Build a Better Future. I liked the sound of this before I even listened to the exchange between Chrissy Levett of Creative Conscience and David Chislett for the 2021 Playful Creative Summit. I wasn’t disappointed. I’m quoting Levett from within one minute of their conversation: “In order to change…
Read MoreBruce Honig Easy Ways to Fertilize Your Creative Self
Bruce Honig, IdeaGuides, gifted 2021 Playful Creative Summit attendees Easy Ways to Fertilize Your Creative Self in his discussion with David Chislett. Honig has a fascinating definition of creativity: “the act of doing something that we’re not familiar with initially… Getting from here to there when we’re not really sure how to get there… So…
Read MoreAnnabel Mangold – Priming Your Environment for Creativity
Annabel Mangold blew soap bubbles to start her conversation, Priming Your Environment for Creativity, with Alyea Sandoval for the 2021 Playful Creative Summit. I’m paraphrasing her very broadly – find touchstones, reminders of your projects, intentions, ambitions, and keep them near – but choose carefully and sparingly. And be very generous in defining touchstones – ANYTHING…
Read MoreI used to be a poet – thoughts and a teaser…
I used to be a poet. Attended workshops, co-edited some student-run creative magazines, participated in readings. Here’s the T. Rex in the room: “I used to…” Imaginative instincts never leave you. They just go fallow. I set myself a challenge, June 1, 2021, to start writing a poem a day. Haven’t come close!!! I have…
Read MoreAwwwwww, fer cryin’ out loud, not another imperfection post!
Um hmm, another imperfection post. Because I can’t proclaim “Perfect!” with any satisfaction just yet. I made this trifle for the sole purpose of holding my reusable shopping bags. The top to drop full bags onto is just whipped cream. Found the topless wire cart in a Redmond thrift store, went tearing off to…
Read MoreCompetition ain’t playful
Competition ain’t playful – it can be healthy, if it’s goal-oriented. BUT… don’t confuse competition with play, actively engaging in relaxing, mindless, unstructured, “timeless” and/or energizing pastimes without any purpose other than having fun. Which, by the way, seriously promotes creativity, productivity, and health. Our need for play, our instinct for playfulness, is as fundamental…
Read MoreBradley Charbonneau – Write Your Worst Book Ever
I’ve been utterly riveted by The Playful Creative Summit I stumbled on months ago. I can’t express how glad I am for that good fortune. I’m listening to presentations while suffering through data entry into QuickBooks. It’s taken the place of my beloved morning radio talk show. I’d be playing them in the car if…
Read MoreOrganizing for the Creative Person – Dorothy Lehmkuhl & Dolores Cotter Lamping
Organizing for the Creative Person: Right-brain styles for conquering clutter, mastering time, and reaching your goals Dorothy Lehmkuhl and Dolores Cotter Lamping make it easier for people who aren’t comfortable with “traditional” folder-and-cabinet organizing structures to understand why those systems don’t work for them. And why that’s OK!! This book was published waaay back in 2005…
Read MoreCelebrate the mystery
Machines can’t crochet. A client taught me that. Looping my chain on-line, sleuthing taught me that no one can build a machine which can pattern and manipulate needles with the complexity of the weaves our hands stitch. There is a contraption shamelessly dubbed a crochet machine, but, in fact, its talent is “warp knitting.” Celebrate…
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