Apr

15

When You’re Ready

April 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Years ago, I went to a therapist who used hypnosis. When our sessions were almost over, she would tell me, in her soft voice, to come awake, refreshed and energized, “when you’re ready.” When you’re ready. A simple phrase, but in that altered state of mind, it was powerful. I could, when I was ready, [...]

Jun

1

PCQuills: letting go

June 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment

[-writing, exercise-] Writing takes activity. You have to write the words down on the page. Everyone knows that. But what’s going on inside as you make that effort to put a story together? Think about the issue of control and how it does or doesn’t work for you. We tend to think of energy, activity, [...]

May

23

Problem-solving Drawings

May 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

[-exercise, un-blocker-] by Nancy Waldman Do you feel creative but still have difficulty creating? Is something holding you back but you’re not quite sure what or why? Are you feeling blocked? Do you feel that your output is a trickle instead of a flood? Here is a exercise designed to explore these kinds of problems [...]

May

18

contour drawings

May 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment

[-r-mindfulness, exercise-] by Nancy Waldman Before beginning your creative work for the day, try this as a warm-up. It is an excellent way to access your R-mind and to lift your awareness from everyday mode into a heightened realm. This warm-up is a drawing exercise but it’s not just for visual artists. It will help [...]