I can look at my drawing and compare it to the original. I can judge how much it looks like what I copied. I can criticize myself, thinking I could have done a better job. Or I can look at it and just see it for what it is. Enjoy the creation. Feel its energy. … Continue reading Left Brain vs. Right Brain: Mental Shifts
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Creativity, Self-Expression
I’m in the airplane and they are going around giving out headphones. Selling them. First of all, I’m cheap so I’m not paying for those. Secondly, I didn’t expect a screen since it’s a less-than-two-hour flight. For the flight, I brought crayons, pencils, and paper. I thought of bringing a book, but I didn't want … Continue reading Creativity, Self-Expression
When Life Gives You Melted Crayons…
This past Sunday, I left crayons on my beach towel, which was sitting on my lawn in the sun. Later I saw they had melted. “Gosh,” I thought, “my beloved Jumbo crayons which I’ve been using for my newfound drawing hobby. I will miss them dearly!” I will be ordering new ones soon. I thought … Continue reading When Life Gives You Melted Crayons…
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
It’s a great book if you haven’t taken it yet. I first picked it up when I had injuries that stopped me from dancing, jogging, and stretching, which were my usual go-tos for self-expression/mental relief. I picked up drawing again recently. This time because it’s a calming hobby that I can do alongside my 3-year-old … Continue reading Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Does School Kill Creativity?
I have yet to watch the highly-regarding Ted Talk on this topic by Sir Ken Robinson. But this very question evokes so much for me. I have often wondered if I would have started writing if my dad didn't die when I was 21. If I would have blossomed creatively in my 20s, had this … Continue reading Does School Kill Creativity?
Back Together Again; Humpty Dumping
You met me when I was lowWaited to see how far I’d goPushed me when I was moving too slowAccording to YouI was broken thenConfused and lostWasn’t my own bossLeaned on others like they were my crossIt took me a while But I picked myself upI learned and I grew To trust my inner gut … Continue reading Back Together Again; Humpty Dumping
Behind the Brushstrokes
If I could paint, I would paint an abstract red and black painting right now. It would hold (some of) my pain, my fears. There are times when I feel like painting or drawing to express my emotions. Not that I actually want to go out, buy the paint, and watch a video on how … Continue reading Behind the Brushstrokes
The Sabbath: Recognizing Our Creativity Comes from G-d
Shabbat is about communal mindfulness and living in the present moment, and it is also about recognizing G-d as the Creator of the world. Perhaps it is the awe that people feel when pondering this notion of G-d as Creator that stops them in their tracks and leads them into that mindful, present state. In … Continue reading The Sabbath: Recognizing Our Creativity Comes from G-d
Through a Narrowing, Comes Expansion
Yesterday my mom asked me if she should make a video of herself giving a talk about Passover. She has presented Jewish education talks over the years, but never having been a formal teacher, she is still finding her voice in informal education. I said "Go for it! We are all living virtually now—and virtually … Continue reading Through a Narrowing, Comes Expansion
When Career Meets Mommyhood
Recently a younger friend of mine said she wants to figure her career out before she has kids. I was the same way. But something happened when I became a mom—a part of me that was always there blossomed. My creative side, my playful side. They made me better at being a mom, so instead … Continue reading When Career Meets Mommyhood
Mindful Nuggets 