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.
A Voice of My Own
There’s a particular moment from my childhood that lives vividly in my memory. A group of boys in my class at school decided to block my path and insist that I say a word as loud as I possibly could. It seemed important to them that I prove I had a voice.
I remember being scared and confused. I also remember holding my ground and (silently) refusing to do it until they gave up and walked away. But this was one of the first times I realised that my natural state was not a good fit for the world I lived in. I was too quiet, too sensitive, too… not like everyone else.
Inner Relationship Focusing and Deep Sensitivity (with Emily Agnew)
I had the opportunity to speak with Emily Agnew—founder of SustainablySensitive.com, musician, and a practitioner of Inner Relationship Focusing and Inner Bonding. Our conversation explored…
Everyday Magic, Creativity, and Embracing Contradiction (with Lindsay-Celeste)
When I first discovered Lindsay Celeste’s podcast, Magic for Realists, I was struck by its authenticity—a rare blend of wonder and groundedness. Our conversation explored…
Late Blooming and High Sensitivity (with Kendra Patterson)
I think I’ve always felt like a late bloomer. There’s something comforting, even affirming, about knowing that it’s not just a personal quirk—it’s a thing.…
The Creative Cure for the Sensitive Soul (with Jacob Nordby)
When I first read The Creative Cure by Jacob Nordby, I felt an immediate resonance. It wasn’t because the book offered any miraculous formula or…
Creative Spirit Knows The Way
What is creative spirit, and how does it reflect the gentle rebellion of highly sensitive people? “Your intuition knows what to write, so get out…
Choosing The Highly Sensitive Creative Life (with Jacob Nordby)
Recently on the Gentle Rebel Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jacob Nordby, author of Blessed Are the Weird. For highly sensitive people,…
Creating Analogue Space for the Soul (with Mandy Thompson)
Mandy Thompson has long been a friend of The Haven. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the noise of the world, or struggled to find…
How Structure Fuels Sustainable Creativity (with Todd Henry)
Introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) often thrive in environments with space for thoughtfulness, intentionality, and calm, rather than chaos and unpredictable sensory stimulation. But…
Trading Perfectionism For Possibility (with Caroline Garnet-McGraw)
I sat down with Caroline McGraw, creator of A Wish Come Clear, where she guides people in trading perfectionism for possibility. I first came across…