Some five hundred years ago, mood disorders were considered to be based on an imbalance in four body “humors” or fluids – yellow bile, black bile, blood, and phlegm. Too much black bile was thought to cause ‘melancholy’ and ‘madness.’ [For more, see the Wikipedia page on Melancholia.] In her article “Clinical Depression Then and … Read moreRethinking Creativity and Depression
It’s a compulsion Toni Collette just wants to be “turned on” as an actor, she notes: “I’ve been doing it [acting] for half my life now and life’s too short to put your energy into something that you don’t believe in, that you don’t find entertaining yourself or doesn’t speak to you in some vivid … Read moreToni Collette on finding meaning in acting
How can being emotionally vulnerable help you be more creative as an actor or other artist? Kerry Washington talks about acting and being vulnerable. “Acting was about really the escapism – it was about loving the idea of being somebody else in some other place and being able to forget about my real life and … Read moreEnhance your creativity – be more emotionally vulnerable and connected
“For an artist, it is a driven pursuit, whether we acknowledge this or not, that endless search for meaning.” Dianne Albin Like passion, meaning is another central element in how we choose which of our talents to develop and express. Finding and making meaning is especially crucial for creative people. Painter Dianne Albin continues, “Each … Read moreMake Meaning To Be More Creative
One movie based on a story by Philip Pullman is “The Golden Compass,” with a talented cast including Dakota Blue Richards (photo), Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman and others. On his site, he addresses a number of questions about his life and work as a writer: Were you encouraged to be creative? No, I was ignored. When … Read morePhilip Pullman on Creative Inspiration: Write to Please Yourself
Music Reviews (Slumberland / Tough Love) Barely a week goes by without someone, somewhere putting out a decent indie-pop record. From impressively consistent labels like Slumberland to bedroom artists lovingly creating homemade cassettes, the music is out there if you know where to look — and it’s still very good. But while the standard of … Read moreMusic Review: Fairweather Friend – The Umbrellas
Blink-182 – I Miss You” is the official music video released by the popular American rock band Blink-182. The video can be found on the provided link, https://buff.ly/3OpFwQn. The song is an emotional and heartfelt track that resonates with listeners who have experienced longing and loss in relationships. With its melancholic melody and powerful lyrics, … Read moreblink-182 – I Miss You (Official Video)
Billy Joel is a renowned singer and songwriter who has delighted audiences for decades with his musical talent. One of his latest releases is the song “Turn the Lights Back On,” which now has an official lyric video. This video provides a visual representation of the song’s lyrics, allowing fans to fully immerse themselves in … Read moreBilly Joel – Turn the Lights Back On (Official Lyric Video)
Karen Moncrieff – from actor to screenwriter Karen Moncrieff worked for ten years as an actor, then became a screenwriter. In a Writers Guild magazine article, she notes “Writing felt so comfortable in a way that acting never really did. With writing, I was using all parts of myself, all of my skills.” She wrote … Read moreWriting Honestly: Writing and Fear
Music Reviews (Topshelf) The journey for Ratboys to become one of the most recognizable names in contemporary indie rock didn’t come easy. Bands have come and gone since they formed in 2010, but somehow, the Chicago indie rockers have steadily built their reputation with more sizeable arrangements, risk-taking, and emotional heft. Following their 2020 breakthrough … Read moreMusic Review: The Window – Ratboys