Creativity thrives in the unknown. I once heard filmmaker David Lynch interviewed on NPR’s Fresh Air. When host Terry Gross asked him about his process for making movies, Lynch replied that he “doesn’t really know” what he’s doing when he makes a film. That admission struck me. Here’s David Lynch—one of the most visionary directors…
Keeping your form when you teach, coach, facilitate, or lead. Whenever we work with other humans, we’re working with the unknown. We can never know what’s going to be thrown at us. What can we do in the face of the unknown? We can keep our form. Long-distance runners reach a point before the finish…
Metaphor acts as a bridge between the human brain and spiritual dimensions, connecting us to realms of insight that lie beyond analytical reasoning. When we shift from the linear, analytical way of knowing to a spatial, artistic mode rooted in metaphor, we open ourselves to a field of divine intelligence. Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor documented…
Need a little “check-in” to see what you’re truly feeling right now? Taking just five minutes to write a fairy tale can be a surprisingly powerful tool. It’s quick, easy, and fun—and best of all, it taps into a part of you that goes beyond the thinking mind. Fairy tales have a way of bypassing…
Ultimately, our own creativity is the only thing that will renew us. It’s the force that energizes our lives, inspires fresh perspectives, and connects us to deeper meaning. When we nurture our creativity, we’re tapping into a wellspring of possibility that transforms not only our work but also how we live. Here are five ways…
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