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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.

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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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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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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Anxiety, Custard, and the Meaning of Life (with Neil Hughes)

Wed November 6, 2024
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Many know anxiety well, navigating the ups and downs with our inner critic always close by. Author and comedian Neil Hughes shares this path, using…

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The Fire In Your Belly

Fri August 9, 2024
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Would you say you have fire in your belly? What does it burn for? I love exploring this question with highly sensitive people, many of…

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A Blimp from the Blue: Using The Kishōtenketsu Story Structure as an Antidote to the Hero’s Journey (with Kendra Patterson)

Wed July 17, 2024
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The hero’s journey underpins a lot of storytelling. But is it all we have? No. Kishōtenketsu is the antidote to its toxicity.

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What About The Other Characters In The Hero’s Journey?

Sun July 14, 2024
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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…

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High Sensitivity, Autism, and The Challenge of Being an Artist Right Now (with Lizzie Campbell)

Fri June 28, 2024
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Lizzie Campbell is a polymer clay artist who creates under the name Clay Disarray, and wow, she’s phenomenal! Her intricate modelling brings characters and cultural…

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Creative Ways To Start and Maintain a Journal Practice (With Mandy Thompson)

Fri June 21, 2024
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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…

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