Archive for August, 2008

Give yourself a Cuddle! - Self Care Techniques for the Creative

As creative people, it can often feel a struggle to remain focused, inspired and on track, whether on a particular creative project, or in our lives in general.
We can gather support from those around us - friends, family, peers, mentors, coaches – and this in itself can of course be hugely valuable. But there’s [...]

The Importance of Finding Yourself

Two vignettes from sometime in the 60’s.
In the first, I am a teenager sitting in the living room with my father. We are watching television. Someone is being interviewed. I cannot remember who it was, but he has just said, “I am trying to find myself.”
My father’s response, “Hmmph! You’re [...]