I am opening up space once again to create. This time it is to write my memoir. In order to set up an enabling environment for creativity to flow, I made a decision to finish my radio show on Bold Brave Media on November 20th at the end of my six-month contract. The 24 shows are archived at: http://boldbravemedia.com/shows/the-art-of-change/. They are also available on https://www.spreaker.com/show/3561427 and iTunes. Feel free to listen, comment and share on the various platforms.
I really enjoyed researching, preparing for and interviewing the inspiring women leaders and changemakers who were my guests on ”The Art of Change”. It definitely has been a labor of love. I would like to thank all the listeners who loyally tuned in to the show regularly or from time to time. I hope you found the shows of interest, were inspired and learned something from them. Perhaps in the future I may create a podcast. I would appreciate you letting me know if that would be of interest.
Why do I feel the need to open up space to create? Creativity is associated with the right side of our brain; whereas organizing and planning are associated with our left-brain. Planning a weekly radio show is largely left-brain. I find if I have to constantly be planning and organizing 6 weeks or so out on a show or a project, then it is more challenging to be creative.
How am I “priming the pump” to create? I’m continuing to meditate daily before getting out of bed in the morning. I’ve found plugging in to Deepak and Oprah’s 21-day meditation experiences helpful to do that. I spend regular time in nature walking, hiking, cycling … . I practice yoga three times a week and have a regular morning stretching practice.
I’ve found that my most creative time is in the morning so after meditating, coffee and stretching, that is when I write my blogs … . I haven’t yet set a time to begin writing my memoir; that said I have various stories and ideas percolating in my head. I feel like this experience will be a bit of a life review; an opportunity to reflect and write down stories that may not be included in the book. The process will enable me to let go of and clear some old stories and beliefs that are no longer serving me. I have read a number of memoirs, am about to begin reading several books on writing a memoir, and attended an inspiring 2.5 day workshop on the “Spiritual Art of Memoir” facilitated by Joan Boryshenko in July.
Stay tuned and thank you for your ongoing interest and support.
I’d love to hear how you “prime the pump” to create. What strategies have you found helpful to get those creative juices flowing?
Thanks for sharing about this portion of your journey Pamela. I can relate to needing to let go of some things in order to make room for our creativity. It’s difficult to have time to be creative if our schedules are so jam-packed!
I appreciate the reminder to do this.
Hi Genevieve, Thanks for your thoughtful comments. Happy you found the post helpful.
I find I am also in a creating, inward space. This is partly because my body is demanding I do so through health issues but also I want to go deeper. I have no idea what this will look like but I am open to Divine inspiration. I spend time meditating, writing and listening. Keep me informed if you do a podcast! Many blessings to you and your dreams, Pamela.
Thanks for sharing the practices that “prime your creative pump” Lisa. Thanks also for your kind words of support on
my next adventure 🙂
Loved this! I have been getting up at 5AM every morning and having my tea or coffee and doing a gratitude practice to begin my day. With that started I feel more centered, happy and am ale to journal, create a meditation or dive into another creative activity.
Wow Jenny! Good for you to get up so early and start your day with such valuable practices. Here’s to you and
to keeping those creative juices flowing!
I wish you all the joy and adventure in the world as you set out to write your memoir. You may end up knowing yourself in a whole new way!
Thanks so much Barb for your kind words of support!
Your words have power. Your story matters. When you’re ready, you’ll place pen to paper and that memoir will pour out of your heart, down to your fingertips and appear on the pages.
Your creative spirit is recognized by mine. Creative expression is a form of self-love in the regard that it allows us to express what we cannot always verbalize. Follow your your, not a clock. You have the time to write.
Enjoy this creative process. You’re ready, my friend!!!
Thanks so much Cindy for your kind words of support! I plan to enjoy the process!