"There was a transference that happened there. Joy went from me to them, and I wanted to do as much of that as possible." Growing up, Mike Brennan's love for art was his refuge. His passion for drawing helped him connect with people and bring joy to their lives. He pursued a degree in graphic design, but his career took an unexpected turn when he left it all for ministry. However, after a decade of spiritual work, he found himself struggling with depression due to neglecting his creative side. Mike's journey of self-discovery led him to find the perfect balance between his artistic skills and his desire to help others, shaping his identity and giving deeper meaning to his existence. Listen to this episode and you will: Discover the significance of maintaining a regular creative routine for personal and professional growth. Learn to embrace your distinct creative identity and its impact on your work. Explore the role of creativity in self-discovery and personal development. Find ways to prevent burnout and depression amid the challenges of the creative process. Celebrate achievements and progress within your creative journey, boosting motivation and satisfaction. This episode is a must listen for anyone that is feeling professionally lost, longing for reconnecting with a hobby or passion, or anyone curious about how to establish a daily creative habit of their own.  Episode Highlights 00:03:28 - Childhood Artistic Talents 00:08:12 - Pursuing Art in College 00:12:47 - Embracing a Bigger Purpose 00:14:51 - Finding Your Creative Self 00:18:08 - Facing Depression and Self-Discovery 00:21:49 - Art as a Form of Self-Care 00:25:11 - Consistent Discomfort and Finding Your Style 00:27:38 - The Daily Creative Habit Guided Journal 00:33:24 - Celebrating Your Creative Self and Embracing Your Uniqueness Connect with Mike: Instagram: @mikebone Twitter: @mikebone @mikebone Facebook: www.facebook.com/MikeBrennanAD Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/mike-brennan-ad Website: www.MikeBrennan.me Daily Creative Habit: www.DailyCreativeHabit.com Event Sketching: www.EventSketches.com Graphic Design: www.MikeBrennanDesigns.com Podcast: www.CreativeChats.me Connect with Katie About Katie: https://www.katiecurrens.com/about Connect with Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiecurrens/ Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_currens/ Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onesparkstories/ Order the Spark of the Day Journal: Order here  

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