Synopsis
Do you believe that there is something more for you and your creativity but you're not sure how to access it? Are you burned out trying to live as a creative person or artist? Or do you wish you could dream about having a creative business or passion? Whether you are a student, parent, professional, artist, wannabe creative, or anyone in between, we believe that everyone is creative and that every life can benefit from creativity! We also believe that your unique creative expression has the power to change the world. Not one other person can see the world in the exact same way that you can! This book is an invitation to discover your unique creativity. From working through past experiences, to interpersonal relationships, and finally living a lifestyle of creativity, we empower you to unlock and express all of your creativity. Using practical tools and exercises, you can develop positive habits and begin to express your creativity in a way that is authentic to you. Together we can silence the naysayers with gratitude and creative confidence. We can tame comparison and perfectionism in order to free you to work with wholehearted excellence in your craft. You can learn to build and maintain creative momentum to carry you through a long, happy creative life. If you are already a working artist, we believe that there is more creativity available for you too! If you're feeling burned out trying to keep up with your creative pursuits, or caught in a comparison trap, we are here to help! You may find ideas here for starting your next creative business venture or entrepreneurial endeavor. Our goal is not to make you a professional artist, although that's great too, we want to see you freely expressing your creativity as a natural part of your lifestyle. We believe that your unique creative expression has the power to change the world and we want to help you learn how to be more creative, and see you be free to express your creativity! If you are in a book club or want to form a creative community, this book is a great way to start! Originally designed as a twelve-week course, each chapter has practical actions at the end, as well as group exercises and group leader notes in the appendices. The actions provide a platform for vulnerability and wholehearted communication. You don't have to be an expert to lead a group through this powerful book! Bright Ideas Collective exists to help you discover your own creativity and to empower you to express your creativity in authentic, balanced, and active ways. You can read more about us and our work at http://brightideascollective.com.
About the Author
Emily Lewin and Sarah Bryan are two ordinary women who realized the potential in every person to be extraordinarily creative and set out to release that creativity. Bright Ideas Collective is the organization that they formed to facilitate this creative unlocking. Emily Lewin is a self-taught photographer, writer, singer-songwriter, musician, administrator, and more! Sarah Bryan's background is in formal interior design training and work, as well as ballroom dancing and fine art. Together they bridge the gap between right and left brained people, artists and non-artists, creatives and sworn non-creatives to help all find their own inner creativity and express it in authentic, balanced, and active ways. Emily teaches workshops, speak at conferences, and blog regularly at http: //brightideascollective.com. She also hosts Unveiling Your Creative Superpowers podcast.
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