I'm coming to terms with the fact that it's the most toxic substance on the planet. According to Steven Pressfield, author of 'The War of Art' and 'The Legend of Bagger Vance', it's the thing that 'keeps us from sitting down'. For we'd all do what we'd love to if only we'd just sit down [...]
'The intuitive mind is a sacred gift. And the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." -Albert Einstein
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My resolutions this year are different than last year. While I do have some specific, personal things I want to accomplish in the next 12 months (getting back to my running regime, never using the words ‘epic’ and ‘fail’ again…), they’re pretty insignificant in the larger scheme of things. So here are my top 5: [...]
Whether you attended David Crowder's Fantastical Church Music Conference or not last week, come join us Thursday, Oct 14 at Chuy's in Austin! Thanks to @mrcrum for the graphic!
I know. I know. It's an easy target. They tell you 'be yourself'. Then they tell you to 'color inside the lines.' They say 'discover who you are'. But then they make you walk in a single-file line like everyone else. But it's deeper than that for sure. Sir Ken Robinson makes a compelling case [...]
I don't usually post videos like this…but Monte Montgomery is simply amazing. If you haven't seen the video for 'Could've Loved You Forever', then drop to your knees and give thanks for coming here today.. офис обзавеждане His playing and arrangement have shades of Eric Johnson, but still a style all his own. …things really [...]
Every 7 years, Stefan Sagmeister closes his NY design studio for a ONE YEAR sabbatical to rejuvenate and refresh their creative outlook. Here he explains how rest and recreation refuels his re-creation and creativity. Great thoughts. Plus there's a little creepy Laughing Yoga Guy at the end. The Power of Time Off
If you write, compose, play, perform, or create in ANY way.. Take 19 minutes to watch this video of Elizabeth Gilbert, author of ‘Eat Pray Love’ as she muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses. It’s a funny and surprisingly moving talk. What is it about creative ventures that makes us [...]