I have been teaching people of all ages for many years now how to unleash their creative spirit. It's something that I used to think nothing of - I guess because it just seems so natural to me to do this. During my years of teaching, it taught me that not everyone is comfortable or knows how to let the creative energy out.
What is it to BE an artist?
Artist (ahr-tist) noun -
3. a person whose trade or profession requires a knowledge of design, drawing, painting, etc.: a commercial artist.
4. a person who works in one of the performing arts, as an actor, musician, or singer; a public performer: a mime artist; an artist of the dance.
5. a person whose work exhibits exceptional skill.
That's the dictionary's idea of an artist. I think it needs expanding upon...
How To Be An Artist (+ Sark) <3
Stay loose. Learn to watch snails. Plant impossible gardens!
Invite someone dangerous to tea. Make little signs that say "YES!" & post them
all over your house. Make friends with freedom & uncertainty. Look forward to dreams!
Cry during movies. Swing as HIGH as you can on a swing set, by moonlight.
Cultivate moods. Refuse to "be responsible". Do it for LOVE.
Take lots of naps. Give money away. Do it now. The money will follow.
Believe in magic. Laugh a LOT! Celebrate EVERY gorgeous moment.
Take moonbaths. Have wild imaginings, transformative dreams and perfect calm!
Draw on the walls!! Read every day. Imagine yourself magic.
Giggle with children. Listen to elders. Open up. Dive in. Be free.
Bless yourself. Drive away fear. Play with everything! Entertain your inner child.
You are innocent. Build a fort with blankets. Get wet! Hug trees.
Write love letters!
Even writing (and reading) this now... I am still always doing my best to open up to my creative spirit
It's a never-ending and ever-changing miracle!
Martha Graham said,
"There is a vitality, a life-force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action and because there is only ONE of YOU in all of time, this expression is unique... and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is or how valuable nor how it compares t others' expressions.... It is your business to keep it yours clearly & directly, to keep the channel open - whether you choose to take and art class, keep a journal, record your dreams, dance your story or live each day from your own creative source. Above all else, keep the channel open!"
Love, love, LOVE how well she expressed that!
Your desire to feel creatively free is VERY important... the rest is easy
If this makes you think... if reading this reaches out to you... if you're looking to unleash your creative spirit - reach out to me. I would LOVE to see you be creatively free!!
Make "YES" your new favorite word!
Kelley
www.TheDance-Central.com
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