Bursts of Brilliance For A Creative Life

Go ahead - let the process get messy. You can tidy things up after the magic happens.

But think back to when you were a kid. You learned just about everything from watching someone else do it then from mimicking their actions. Over time, you found your own way. This is true of writing as well!

I Wanna Dance with Somebody November 14, 2020November 13, 2020Artists/Creativity Two couples came over last weekend for a socially distanced, outside-in-the-cold birthday gathering for one of our friends. When he arrived, he had the “Celebration” song by Kool & The Gang playing on his cell phone. “Let’s dance!” he said. My husband and our other…

Now is not the time to set aside your art—now is the time to recommit.

Like it or not, it’s never gonna stop being scary. So, it’s up to us to summon the courage and move forward. No one else can do it for us.

All of your creativity makes a difference.

The other day, my friend was complaining about the weather, fully expecting me to agree with her, as I’m sure most people have. “Oh, I’ve loved this summer,” I said. “I hate being hot, plus I’ve…

Here’s what I’m learning: if being vulnerable requires trust, the first person I need to trust is myself. Trust I am strong enough to stand in my truth. Are you?

CAN CHANGE THE WORLD From my World War II fiction for adults and children to a blog that helps you tap into your creative purpose From motivational talks for…

Creativity doesn't have to take long. Learn more about how you can add just a few seconds more of your favorite creative pursuits to your life.

Is your inner artist awake and inspired, bursting with brilliant ideas? Or, has it been slumbering so long you almost forgot you had one? Reconnect to your passion, your purpose, and your power.

When you don't have the answers and you aren't sure where to start.

What if the good things in life didn't have to come to an end? What if we could take what we learned from a good experience and keep a glimmer alive forever?

This week I attended a networking event in which a local business owner was given an award. The host of the evening, Nancy, conducted a short interview with the winner, whose name was Trish. One of questions Nancy asked was, “What would you go back and tell your younger self?” Trish gave a long pause.…

You say you’re not an artist, then you cut a perfect leaf into the top of the pie crust. You say you’re not creative, but you make up puns on the spot. You say you’re not inspired, then you carefully write the perfect encouragement into that graduation card. You say you’re not inventive, but your…

The other day, I was sitting at the dinner theater where the seats are very close together. Before the show started, I heard the couple next to me talking with the waitress about whether they should buy season tickets again. After all, a few of the shows in the last few seasons were a little…