Jenna Gavigan had a role in the William Inge play “Come Back, Little Sheba” as the “vixen” Marie. (At the time, Gavigan was on academic leave from Columbia University to pursue acting. She later graduated with a B.A. in Creative Writing.) A newspaper interview [Shedding the wings, by Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, July 9, … Read moreJenna Gavigan on not thinking too much
“Say what you think, ask for what you want.” [Life magazine: How did you rebel growing up?] Annette Bening: “I recommend rebellion – it’s healthy. “But I didn’t really. I protected my parents a lot. “One of the great things about being in my forties – so many women I know have said this – … Read moreAnnette Bening on empowering yourself
Romance in the media “Gifted children and adults often try to repress the real needs of the Self in order to maintain connections with others. “They feel they must choose between loneliness and the negation of the Self.” Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph.D., head of the Gifted Development Center, referencing Deirdre Lovecky’s article “Creative connections: Perspectives … Read moreJessica Valenti on the romantic industrial complex
Artist and Mentor Nicola Newman says “My passion is supporting Creative Hearts to build loving relationships with themselves, express their creativity, trust their inner wisdom and carve out a life that’s personally meaningful and fulfilling to them.” Here is an excerpt of one of her podcast episodes: From the Show Notes for Ep.20. What does … Read moreTrust the Creative Process With Artist and Mentor Nicola Newman
What can creative expression do for us spiritually and emotionally? How can it be healing? Creative expression as a refuge, even a force for healing, is an experience of many people. One of my favorite quotes on that topic is by author Kurt Vonnegut: “The practice of any art isn’t to make a living, it’s … Read moreBeing Creative Can Be Healing And A Refuge
Charlize Theron admires her mother as a role model, and a woman with strong individuality. “It was the greatest thing she has given me. I don’t think she knows that. I don’t even think she set out to teach me that. “That’s just how she lived her life and what she encouraged me to do. … Read moreCharlize Theron – “She was running the show and I want to be like that”
Who and what we think we are can deeply impact what we consider possible, what we actually do with our creative talents and passions, and how much we express our unique voice. Sometimes that voice is our literal one, such as being an actor, singer, speaker, spoken word artist, author giving a presentation and more. Like … Read moreFinding and Expressing Your Unique Creative Voice
Music Reviews (Sacred Bones) PSA: It would be easy to write this album off as simply an album of covers, but that would be a mistake. In an age when the phrase “Taylor’s Version” boasts cultural currency and reboots of film series are as ubiquitous as air and water, the public is well-accustomed to the … Read moreMusic Review: SPELLLING & The Mystery School – SPELLLING
Creative people, especially those who are highly sensitive, allow themselves to be more open in many ways This can at times increase discomfort or pain, but also enhance creative thinking and imagination. In her Harvard Commencement Address, author J.K. Rowling spoke about the “uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not” as “the … Read moreUsing Our Imagination
“While a quiet ego was positively related to having a higher self-esteem, it was also related to various indicators of self-transcendence, including prosocial attitudes and behaviors.” Scott Barry Kaufman “The absence of self-acceptance in my life brought me the darkest pain I’ve ever been in.” Elizabeth Gilbert “The research shows that healthy self-compassion increases our … Read moreHow We Can Develop Healthier Self Esteem, Self-Acceptance and Confidence