Resources to inspire, equip, and encourage gentle rebels, deep thinkers, and highly sensitive people
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.
Reflections From a Decade in Music City (with Aaron Espe)
After experiencing challenges with panic attacks, Aaron Espe figured out how to build a career that works for him. Aaron is currently a full-time songwriter…
On People Pleasing and Holding Criticism
This week I want to share some notes I wrote to myself after reflecting on how my relationship with people pleasing and criticism has changed…
The Problem With Starting Small (and Scaling Up)
When setting out on a new endeavour or goal, the advice we often get is to start small and grow from there. It makes sense…
Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud: The Power of Audio Journalling For HSP’s
A written journal is an excellent practice for recording, processing, and expressing thoughts. It can help untangle feelings and wipe clear out the mind with…
How Creative Practices Can Help You Explore Your Highly Sensitive Nervous System
So, you’ve figured out you’re a highly sensitive person…what do you do next? If you’re looking for a foothold as you explore and reshape life…
What is a Gentle Rebel?
Gentleness is an act of rebellion in a hostile world. But what does it mean to be a “gentle rebel”?
Art That Makes You Think (with Ben Cowan)
In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast , I sit down with artist Ben Cowan who kindly invited me into his kitchen for a…
If Life is Short…
James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, Tweeted, “Life is short. And if life is short, then moving quickly matters. Launch the product. Write the book.…
People Aren’t Boring (with Alan Denyer)
After turning a building due for demolition into a creative community space in the centre of Coventry, Alan Denyer had an epiphany. People aren’t actually…
Still Time (In The Courtyard with Andy)
My new single, Still Time was officially released on Monday 18th December 2023. I wrote and recorded Still Time in one week as part of…