my wife’s monthly creative in-house retreats
If you write me between now and Monday morning, I’ll be in the woods. Literally. I’m on retreat. In my house – mostly in my studio and create room. And for over three days, I will not answer the phone…
What Makes a Vision Tangible & Real?
With our digi-mindsets and social media connections, it’s easy to focus on “big” visionaries across the U.S. and beyond for inspiration. People launching big enterprises and books and do-good projects that score headlines & funders & kudos. It’s easy to…
Constant change is not sustainable for creative projects: conversation with 0 Positive Festival co-founder
Teaser: The Novelty Spurt is that burst of wondrous enthusiasm we feel for on a new project. The Novelty Spurt is comprised chiefly of three parts: Lightning Bolt, Energy Jolt, and Brick Wall. When the Lightning Bolt strikes, you or…
The Create & Captivate Retreat in Taos – Early-Bird Offer
IT HAPPENS EVERY MARCH. A select group of creatives and creative professionals gathers in Taos, New Mexico, each committed to creative work that matters. Writers, artists, therapists, teachers, entrepreneurs, consultants, doctors, and others. They have books and stories to write,…
Who is in Your Emergency Pack?
Being creative is not about escaping problems. I’ve learned that the hard way over and over again during my adult life. Being creative often requires tracking problems and, when they track you, learning how to finesse them with grace and…
Become a TRACKING WONDER Pack Leader – primo collaboration bonus
I know from your delightful notes that some of you are thriving as you track wonder, so now we’re giving you tools to share the awe-some TRACKING WONDER wise-fun with your friends. I’m a big believer in the power of packs…
No Place Like Home – The Power of a Creative Neighborhood
In our World Wide Web culture, it’s easy to disconnect from the captivating people right around us who thrive with great ideas.
Fling the Beast: Yoga and Creativity Training
To sit in the mystery of your best self’s offering is delicious and unnerving. You see the vision of who you are becoming and of what you can give. But when the mouth of possibility awes open, you also feel, well, terror creep its little hairy fingers right up the back of your neck.
One way to fling that hairy beast off your back altogether is to lift off. Take gut action toward what you know rings right for your best self. Trust. Let uncertainty exhilarate you toward the great blue yonder of your heart’s desire.
A Bias for Mystery & Deep Curiosity
The day can blaze past in a flurry of to-do’s. We can chase indiscriminately after knowledge and tips and advice so we can shore up our emotions against so much uncertainty. And yet another part of the day also rides…
Creativity + Yoga + Story-telling Anthology & Website Launches
Hi, All, I brim with enthusiasm. Two years ago, I trained the first set of Yoga as Muse Facilitators to bring the creativity-yoga goodness to their respective tribes throughout North America. Then, they set off on a publishing adventure. And…
