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Creative Practice

Welcome to the Haven Library Creative Practice Archive

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Creativity is an ideal way to explore who we are, process life's happenings, and express ourselves in meaningful ways. Here are some articles, discussions, and resources (including prompts) to help you start, maintain, or pivot your creative practice. Whether or not you consider yourself a creative person, I hope you will find support, encouragement, and inspiration to bring your innate creative spirit out to play.

Book Club | The Forest of Wool and Steel (Natsu Miyashita)

Fri April 4, 2025
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In a world obsessed with productivity, competition, and the “hero’s journey,” Natsu Miyashita’s The Forest of Wool and Steel shines a quietly revolutionary light on…

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The gift of low expectations

Sun March 16, 2025
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When you receive help, do you perceive it as a transactional burden or as a gift? How do you support the people, ideas, and art…

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The Means Justify the End

Fri February 14, 2025
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We’ve all heard the phrase, “the end justifies the means.” But in this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I want to turn it inside…

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Saying No Without Feeling Guilty (Journal Prompt)

Wed January 15, 2025
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Last week, during our Journal Circle, we explored the question: If you could say ‘no’ to something without feeling guilty, what would it be? At…

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The Armchair Creative

Fri December 27, 2024
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Are you an armchair creative? You are great at learning, preparing, and researching a field, yet something often stops you from taking action. In this…

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Are You More of a Host, Artisan, or Entertainer?

Sun December 22, 2024
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Have you ever seen homes lit up at night and wondered what the lights in the windows say about the people inside? Just me? OK…

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What Label Would You Love To Peel Off Your Identity? (Journal Prompt)

Wed December 18, 2024
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What is one label you would love to peel off your identity? We reflected on this in our Journal Circle last week. To be honest,…

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Setting Boundaries When You Want to Do it All (with Leah Burkhart)

Sat December 14, 2024
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In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I sit down with returning guest and friend of the show, Leah Burkhart, founder of The Healthy…

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Back To Basics | Kota (Phrase Maze)

Fri November 22, 2024
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Fancy joining us to explore the contours and terrains of another “phrase maze”? This time we are opening up the words “back to basics” (thanks…

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I Shall Not Be Moved | Kota

Fri November 22, 2024
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Have you ever been the rebel who refused to move? Would you like to be?

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