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Comment on A Journey Without A Destination by Creativity, A Journey Without A Destination | Content Curated By Darin R. McClure & a few photos

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:03:07 +0000

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Comment on Creativity, Trained Through The Senses by Creativity, Trained Through The Senses | Content Curated By Darin R. McClure & a few photos

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:03:26 +0000

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Comment on The Gift of Divine Discontent by Vehicle for Change - Divine Discontent

Vehicle for Change - Divine Discontent — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:00:58 +0000

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Comment on The Highly Sensitive Person and Creativity by Merry-lynn

Merry-lynn — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:39:08 +0000

I am so glad to have found this site.
I am a singer and I write, I am so sensitive to this world at times I just want to —.
I have very few friends because people just don’t understand my reaction to this world plus I am sensitive to smell as well as sound as touch..
Everthing hurts!!!!
When I go outside I can smell the gas and the ciggaret smoke and what ever other poisin that’s in the air that I stop- breathing
I can be 10 feet away from someone smokeing and my throat will close-up.
I want to get off this planet. The only time I am at peace is when I sing. Your blog has given me hope that there are others in this world like me,

Comment on Effects of Stress on Creativity by Naijalog

Naijalog — Sun, 27 May 2012 11:29:36 +0000

[...] Stress kills creativity. It’s why I don’t support excessive scheduling or homework — both create stress and mental exhaustion. For kids to be creative, we must give their brains relaxed time. Time to nap, read, take a walk — those kind of things. (For more on this read chapter 2 in Jonah Lehrer’s book, Imagine .) Adults, this is why our best ideas come to us in long showers when our brains are relaxed. [...]

Comment on Grieving through Art by Creative grieving – or morbid art? | dpsn – connecting through diversity

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:59:38 +0000

[...] first found a blog written by Lisa A. Riley, MA, called Grieving through Art which looks at Picasso’s well-known “Blue Period” and how it “was prompted by the sudden [...]

Comment on The Highly Sensitive Person and Creativity by Lisa A. Riley, MA, LMFT

Lisa A. Riley, MA, LMFT — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:18:04 +0000

Linda, thank you for sharing. Sensitivity and creativeness seems to operate as a whole, one fueled by the other. It’s as if sensitivity allows the creative person to see the world through a magnifying glass, noticing the details where others might otherwise overlook. The same goes for experiencing and feeling the world, especially in social situations. I do believe one can master one’s sensitivity to be able to channel it constructively. To filter it in a way not to allow it “all” in, like turning down the volume knob.

Comment on The Highly Sensitive Person and Creativity by Linda

Linda — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:11:28 +0000

I see my sensitivity and creativeness as one. Without sensitivity I would never accomplishment creative endeavors. My world is consumed with painting find it most enjoyable living in the world of my subject matters. Although social, my problem in conforming to large groups who are not as sensitive as I and do not feel understood or comfortable.

Comment on Reinventing Your Creative Self by Kwame Gyasi

Kwame Gyasi — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:38:54 +0000

I just have to rediscover myself

Comment on Diversify Your Gifts in a Struggling Job Market by Diversifying Your Creative Work in a Challenging Economy | The Creative Mind

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:29:43 +0000

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Comment on Creative Intensity or Madness by Lisa A. Riley, MA, LMFT

Lisa A. Riley, MA, LMFT — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:20:36 +0000

Thanks for stopping by. So appreciate your comment, I completely agree. That heightened connection, attunement to their internal process and other perceptions perhaps allows them access to material that the world is not used to witnessing or perhaps ready for.

Comment on Creative Intensity or Madness by Todd Hayen

Todd Hayen — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:49:28 +0000

Hi Lisa…great article. One wonders in extreme cases of artist “insanity” which came first, the insanity, or the art. I have heard all too often that a particular artist was insane therefore his or her art came from that “departure from reality.” Artists have a heightened connection with something just outside of the mainstream, possibly handling this altered state in a strict, materialistic, and confining culture is what creates a pathological diagnosis. Take care!!

Comment on Depression: the repressed voice of creativity by Richard Clark

Richard Clark — Sat, 21 May 2011 10:05:32 +0000

on the money, thank you.

Comment on The Gift of Divine Discontent by Lisa A. Riley, MA, LMFT

Lisa A. Riley, MA, LMFT — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:37:49 +0000

I’m glad to hear that my words could help facilitate some clarity. We tend to be harsh on ourselves especially when we’re transforming and facing change. All this is a natural part of our creative process. Embracing the process even if it means getting in touch with our discontent can help to motivate us in discovering new parts of our own creativity.

Comment on The Gift of Divine Discontent by Lee A. Burse

Lee A. Burse — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:07:27 +0000

I am taking this visioning class and I was sharing that I was feeling uninspired. I took the day off from work and found myself reflecting on my life. I saw was doing things that I enjoyed, but I felt like I was in a rut. I realized that there was a lot of sameness in what I was doing and It dawn on me that the creative process seeks new ways to express. The words divine discontent came to my mind. Thank for the new clarity. I have for years been getting down on myself for being in this state of mind. This new insight on divine discontent as it being a gift brings me peace.

Comment on Interview with Natalie Goldberg by Lisa A. Riley, MA, LMFT

Lisa A. Riley, MA, LMFT — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:40:33 +0000

Yes, that interview was an inspiration. I really appreciate Natalie’s perspective on approaching the creative process. She seems to be on the right track. I would definitely consider her one of the Masters.

Comment on Interview with Natalie Goldberg by Van Waffle

Van Waffle — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 02:32:50 +0000

Thanks so much for this link. Natalie is one of my favourite writers, and her writing kept me buoyant through a particularly difficult period of life. I bookmarked this interview last month and finally found a free hour to hear it this morning. It was a delight to hear Natalie’s voice and reconnect with her ideas. I blogged about it here: http://vaneramos.livejournal.com/708061.html Thank you for drawing my attention.

Comment on The Gift of Divine Discontent by Loretta

Loretta — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 03:58:51 +0000

Divine Discontentment–I was feeling this hopelessness and now that I’ve read this, I remember that it is “breakdown before breakthrough”. Thank you for your sharing–it helped me greatly. Love to all who read.

Comment on Creative Intensity or Madness by The creative experience: intensity or madness

The creative experience: intensity or madness — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 06:29:56 +0000

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Comment on Creative Intensity or Madness by Seven Perspectives On Living with a Muse | Demon Muse

Seven Perspectives On Living with a Muse | Demon Muse — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:49:08 +0000

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