Events & News (03/18/23)
Another real question: Why reclaim our creativity?
The Saturday Spark
Tell us: What’s one reason to reclaim the creativity that you once gave up? Or to re-commit to creativity you have sometimes taken for granted?
Reminder: The bird is back!
I’m giving all Rafters the opportunity to pre-order Poetry of Presence II: More Mindfulness Poems with free shipping (any quantity). This offer is only available at the book website and through the publisher through April 15, 2023. See all the details here, or pre-order with the button.
Have you signed up yet for the 30-Day Gateway Quest?
This quest is for rafters who feel blocked, stuck, not very creative in general, or in need of a little focus, accountability, or encouragement. This quest will help you “widen the gateway.” Read all about it here!
Not a Quester? You may still attend our “Grand Opening” of the gate at 6:00PM Central on May 9! Register for this free Zoom event using the button.
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Next week on The Raft . . .
I’m currently out of studio. No events next week.
Grateful, grateful!
My heartfelt thanks to these folks for their recent gifts in support of The Raft: Jari Thymian, Elizabeth Torrey.
Whew! That's all for now. Stay well. Stay witty. Stay tuned into your true spot and create from your radiant, beautiful self.
I've begun painting again after work and marriage stalled this practice for nearly 16 years. I no longer worry about it being profitable and make no effort to sell it, I am just enjoying the flexing of these old muscles and improving the ability to get close on paper what I see in my heart. It brings joy.
Creativity apart from career and family seems to drift away. It may be little pricks at the back of the mind, but to actually put something into a more permanent form seems to be silly or too personal. We get critical of the "product" rather than just enjoying the process. Why reclaim it? Why not? There are words or sculptures or crafts just waiting for you to create for your eyes only, for you to share with someone, or to inspire someone else.