Listen "Mini-Joys: Self-Coaching Exercise–Creative Reflection"
Episode Synopsis
This week, Merideth offers a self-coaching exercise to help you create your path. 1. Name what's on your mind before we begin: Is there a fork in the road you see coming around the bend? Is there a question you've been asking yourself about your creative practice or life that you want to explore with gentleness and grace? Or take a cue from Emily P. Freeman, in her new book, "How to Walk Into a Room," and ask, "What are the primary rooms of my life right now?" Spend some time naming whatever comes up. 2. Choose one line of inquiry to explore in this creative reflection session. Write the question down on a sticky note or note card and put it somewhere you can see it while creating. 3. Create in whatever medium sounds fun. You are not necessarily setting out to answer the question you're holding; you are just creating and reflecting alongside this inquiry. Let your mind wander, and invite whatever thoughts that show up move through. Set a timer for half an hour or more if you can spare it. 4. When you finish this session, look at the question again. What came up? Pretend your very best friend wrote that question. What would you like to tell that friend now? How did the creative process help you hold space for the uncertainties and complexities of your life? 5. Email Merideth at [email protected] or post your creation on IG and tag @artistsforjoy
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