"Creativity takes courage." ~Henri Matisse
You won't see me skiing or sky-diving, or ... even skating. I've never wanted to do those things, (the one time I skied, I cried all the way down the bunny slope).
Physical acts of adrenaline are not how I roll because rolling down hills is not how I ... roll.
I prefer the adrenaline of getting up in front of audiences large and small, to peddle creative freedom, perform poetry, or share stories of my broken past, glued together with humor, irreverence, and redeeming perspective .
I share the art I make. My poet friend, david brydges calls my art, "wickedly whimsical poetry painted with passionate imprecision." I relish that description. If I had to be perfect or make my art look like that of any other artist, I wouldn't do it at all. That painting of my breakfast at the top was done mostly with my eyes closed - it's not for everyone. But I love the free and reckless nature of it so it's for me...
These things require courage and are accomplished with the help of the sixth Modern Day Muse, Audacity, the Muse of Courage. She urges us to ask this question for awhile, "How would it feel to be more courageous?" and then take small steps.
Pause for a moment and think of all the creative things you don't do because it scares you. Think of all the reward, exhilaration, connection that might happen if you did them. Fear is a natural part of creativity, so persisting with your passion despite nervousness or terror, builds courage and courage is freedom; freedom to share, push limits, wade out of the comfort zone and swim into a sea of cresting possibility.
Art as a Solution for Reality: Sunday, October 6 at 10 am pacific/1 Eastern
I will be speaking and giving an inperson workshop in San Diego, doing my preferred version of adrenaline - standing in front of people sharing poetry, story, creativity, and inspirational humor in a talk called, 4780 Mission Gorge Place, Suite H San Diego, CA 92120 and streaming on Youtube. Watch here or on my website for details.
I will be speaking and giving an inperson workshop in San Diego, doing my preferred version of adrenaline - standing in front of people sharing poetry, story, creativity, and inspirational humor in a talk called, 4780 Mission Gorge Place, Suite H San Diego, CA 92120 and streaming on Youtube. Watch here or on my website for details.
Two minutes and 33 seconds
Share your work with me, or join a safe supportive space, and share it there.
Dispatching Muses,
Jill Badonsky
and Audacity, The Muse of Courage and Uninhibited Expression
and Audacity, The Muse of Courage and Uninhibited Expression
Creative Thought Card Workshop
Sept 11, 2024 11 am pacific/ 2pm eastern
If you purchased Creative Thought Cards from me, this is the date for the workshop that is included.We will talk about applications of the cards and dip into some low pressured, activities that make creativity easy- you can partake in or view surreptitiously off- screen. Recording sent to all who register.
TwoCreative Thought Cards on today's Audacity Theme.
San Diego
October 6 Vision Church and Streaming on Youtube
Talk and Workshop: Art As A Solution for Reality - 10a pacific/1p eastern
Optional Art as a Solution for workshop to follow:
and hear a song from singer/songwriter Mark Montijo.
4780 Mission Gorge Place, Suite H San Diego, CA 92120
and hear a song from singer/songwriter Mark Montijo.
4780 Mission Gorge Place, Suite H San Diego, CA 92120
Creativity Retreat in Taos, New Mexico
The Muse in Winter retreat and the Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching Certification Training is filling up. Five spaces left. Don't miss an immersive experience of creativity, community, and darn good food at the Mabel Dodge Luhan House. My 14th year. More information - Taos
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