My attempts at nutrition therapy, massage therapy and personal development writing all fizzled because I lacked motivation. The same now with art, and I’m wondering why. I felt I couldn’t write about such subjects; I merely echoed what others had written. I was becoming a curator, not a creator, repeating well talked about ideas. Why … Read more
I’ve worried a lot about my creative voice in my artistic endeavours, only to find myself confused and afraid. In any creative pursuit, the issue of creative voice will come upon. Creative voice is the unique expressiveness that makes you’re art amazing. It’s a combination of materials and inspiration, methods that make you different from … Read more
The problem with my art right now is it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere; creativity is challenging. I thought it because of the low level of my commitment, which is partly true. I’m unclear about my vision, goals or how to get there—another task to work on. But also I don’t seem to have … Read more
‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together’ African proverb In our highly individualistic society, we’ve got it into our heads that we need to do everything ourselves. The lone hero saving the day. The isolated artist or writer. Such a sentiment prevents us from reaching and … Read more
It is even better to act quickly and err than to hesitate until the time of action is past’ Carl von Clausewitz It’s an important lesson for us dreamers and the dreams we have. Trying that new job, changing careers, moving home, going on a first date. Even something like home improvements, buying a new … Read more
All religions have their practices and rituals. Prayers, fasting, observance of holy days, harvest time celebrations and many more. For a long time now I’ve dismissed such things as the unimportant trappings of religion, but since studying Buddhism and Taoism I have come to question my stance. Also, it doesn’t take much imagination to see … Read more