Songs For Autumn (Music Livestream)
Songs For Autumn was open for anyone to join on Sunday 13th October 2024. I found a quiet spot during my favourite time of year…
A Blimp from the Blue: Using The Kishōtenketsu Story Structure as an Antidote to the Hero’s Journey (with Kendra Patterson)
The hero's journey underpins a lot of storytelling. But is it all we have? No. Kishōtenketsu is the antidote to its toxicity.
What About The Other Characters In The Hero’s Journey?
I often think about the other characters in stories. The ones who aren’t the key players, heroes, or villains. In fact, I am sometimes so…
Creative Ways To Start and Maintain a Journal Practice (With Mandy Thompson)
Many people describe their journaling practice as a keystone ritual in life. But what’s the point of it? Is it worth it? What are the…
Be Tired With Me – Finding Rest in Achievement Society
I don’t want to be tired of you. I want to be tired with you. “Thus we sat—in my recollection always out of doors in…
Creating Community For Co-Regulation
We cannot experience a truly regulated nervous system if we never experience social engagement with other living beings.
Pitch Correction, Perfectionism, and Human Creativity
Technology scrapes off imperfections, removes mistakes, and conceals blemishes. It can add or remove elements in a photograph, pitch correct music, and give the impression…
Caring For The Nervous System
By looking at what is currently inside our circle (the activities and environments that nourish our nervous system), we can deepen those practices.
Creative Ways To Spend Time in Nature
It’s common to hear suggestions such as “spend time in nature” or “get out into nature” to improve our well-being. We instinctively know that being…
Self-Transcendent Experiences and the Nervous System
Transcendence is when we feel connected as a small part of something bigger and a contributor to the way things are (and could become).