Tag Archives: creativity

Relaxing into Life

Posted on September 1, 2010 by mcallister

It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention. I’ve often noticed that laziness is another good stimulus for creativity. In other words, if something has to be done why use more energy or effort than necessary to … Continue reading →

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Balance in Creativity

Posted on January 15, 2010 by mcallister

Imagine that you are planting a seed in moist fertile soil. You stick your finger into the ground and make a small hole, you drop in the seed, add a little water and cover it over. The seed is received … Continue reading →

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Into the Gap Between

Posted on September 5, 2008 by mcallister

by Ursula K. LeGuin from Always Coming Home (1985) What do they do, the singers, tale-writers, dancers, painters, shapers, makers? They go there with empty hands, into the gap between. They come back with things in their hands. They go … Continue reading →

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