Creativity and play go hand in hand. When we play, we let ourselves move in to a physical and emotional state that allows our creativity to flow more naturally. Our logical and analytical left brain takes a break and our right brain can start making all kinds of insightful connections. Neuroscience has demonstrated that playful […]
Creativity is contagious—pass it on
Albert Einstein said, “Creativity is contagious” and he is right. One of the ways I boost my own creativity is to look for other examples of creativity. I am always inspired when I see how amazingly creative we are as a species. Have you ever noticed that creativity always involves risk? Always. To create is […]
The value of meditation
So let me be honest – I have been a pretty tightly wound person in my life so meditation is not a practice that comes easily to me. But I am working on it! And I must say, that meditation helps you calm that annoying mind that is always worrying and problem solving and making “to do” lists […]
Inspire Friday ~ creativity and connection
I am so personally inspired by this TED video of Eric Whitacre that I wanted to share it with you. He created a virtual choir of 2000 voices from around the world using tools we all have at home. It made me realize how powerful media is to help us connect and create. If you want […]
Inspire Friday ~ Style is being yourself deliberately
This great quote is from my dear friend, Cindy Brokaw (hairstylist extraordinaire who works her magic at the Shear Pleasure Salon in Montecito). I love Cindy’s statement because it really shows how our inner beauty and outward appearance should be aligned. Last night, we co-hosted a really fun event — it was a Style Party […]