Reframing Our Story Through The Lens of Sensitivity
This post was inspired by my invitation to take part in the HSP Awakening Virtual Summit (October 2023). It contained a range of talks looking…
Tag: Creative Practice
Do You Ever Feel Guilty For Taking Up Space?
A recent Photoyoga exercise sparked a fascinating Haven discussion about taking up space in the world and how uncomfortable some of us find it at…
A Creative Processing Practice Can Prevent Overstimulated Shutdown
Do you have a creative processing practice? I often think about the image of water flowing through pipes as a way to consider the role…
The Problem With Asking “What Could I Have Done Differently?”
“What could I have done differently?” is a classic coaching question. It can give rise to awareness, encourage learning, and connect with the fact that…
A Difference Between Healing and Cure
A cure restores normality by eradicating a problem. Healing helps the thing become whole. This idea has come up in several recent conversations I’ve had…
Using Rituals To Slow Down In a Fast World
What are the characteristics of a ritual? How is it different from a habit or behaviour? During this year’s Tranquility Theme Kota, we spent time…
Creative Wounds and Asking For Feedback
Many of us drag creative wounds around with us. Scars from painful criticism, missed opportunities, and things not going to plan. They can cause us…
Impostor Feelings and Creativity
You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt like an impostor in your creative pursuits. So many people feel like they don’t measure up to the…
How Slowing Down Can Help Us Procrastinate Less
I was recently asked how I distinguish between slowness and procrastination. It got me thinking. While procrastinating can cause important stuff to stagnate, maybe slowing…
Can We Grow Without Grimacing At Our Past Self?
“If you’re not grimacing every time you look at old work, then you aren’t growing.” I was haunted by this tweet from 2021. It suggests…