What will you create in your world today?



Art by Karen Blessen

Jill Allison Bryan

How one bullet sparked creative chaos

Karen Blessen was on a successful creative path making a living as a graphic artist and illustrator, having won many awards, including a Pulitzer Prize. Then it happened. One bullet sparked a series of events that would change her life forever.


Stamping

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The Power of Playful Connections

By surrounding yourself with playful people and fostering a supportive Positive Playfullness community, you'll create a network of individuals who share your passion for joy and playfulness.

Art by Angela Blaha

Angela Blaha

Artists Lead Revolutions

Throughout history, it's rarely the politicians or institutions that ignite true revolutions. It's the artists. The poets. The painters. The visionaries who see what others refuse to see — and dare to reveal it.



Screen-Free Fun

Collage Cubies

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Collage Cubies: Innovative 3D Paper Art

Collage Cubies are an outside-the-box twist on traditional 2D collage art, resulting in a 3D sculpture with delightful, often unexpected results.

Creativity

Genius Habits

Genius Habits

Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

Do you ever say "I don't have the time to be innovative or creative"? Energy is the liveliness and force we need to sustain the creative process.

Genius Habits

Genius Habits

Unblock Creative Expression

Feeling stuck, stale or stressed out? Need to come up with fresh new ideas but just can't seem to get out of a rut? Try this 5-step action plan.

Profiles & Interviews

Profiles of Creative Empowerment

Profiles of Creative Empowerment

Tool Box, Ladder and Lightning: The 3S's of the Co-Creator Series

I'm a total believer that when an achievable idea clicks, it happens quickly and effortlessly (at least at the beginning) and then it sticks. It's as if it was pre-designed, pre-orchestrated, pre-choreographed in the waiting room of ideas.



InterACTive

The Great Creativity Illuminator

Cast Light Upon Thee: The Great Creativity Illuminator

Curious? Crack your openness to experience and let the light shine in! These bits-o-wisdom, think-ables, and prompts are curated from global creativity experts, leaders, and deck dealers and are designed to activate your genetic disposition towards originality and authenticity.

Positive PlayFULLness

Positive Playfullness

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How to Play Every Day

Cultivating a playful mindset can transform the most mundane moments into new opportunities for joy and connection. When you approach everyday situations with curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to try new things, you naturally open the way for play to enter into your daily routine.



Humor

Fortune Cards

Madam Bedazzle's Tarotble Readings

Fortunately // Unfortunately Card Pair

Madam Bedazzle says there's some important lessons to be had around fortunes and hones in on the common pairing of fortunately // unfortunately in the the game of optimistic one-upping. As always, remember Bedazzle's advice is always well-meaning, even if a little iffy.

SoulCollage®

SoulCollage

SoulCollage® Prompt

Connect to the Divine

How can you bring the Divine more consciously into your own creative practice this week? Is there something you need to ask for help with?

Children's Creativity

Fostering Creativity in Children

Fostering Creativity in Children

Creating Music and Dance with Children

When children are encouraged to volunteer their ideas for improvising lyrics, playing instruments, and moving their bodies, they are building their confidence and creative thinking skills.



Writing

Writing

Estelle Erasmus

Mining Your Life for Ideas

Many writers want to write and have lots of ideas, but they just can't get them out. If the muse just won't manifest, here are a few ways supported by scientific evidence to knock down those roadblocks so you can build something lasting with your words and achieve your goals.

Creativity Coaching

Painting

Lisa Agaran

Depression: The Repressed Voice of Creativity

We were born with the innate drive to pursue creative inclinations. Creative energy has motivated us to build shelter in challenging climates, find food when resources were scarce or develop weapons to protect against predators.


9 Modern Day Muses

Marge

Modern Day Muses

Marge: The Just-Get-Started Muse

Marge is all about beginning the creative process — often the hardest part. This mini-series includes "Marge Reloaded"; an inspiring interview helping artists navigate the swamps of procrastination; and 8 Ways to Stop Creative Neglect."

More Muses

Urania

Invoking the Muses

Urania's Meteor Shower

The Athenian muses were the nine sister goddesses of imagination, inspiration, and the arts in ancient Greek mythology. Stargazing with Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, Astrology, and Universal Love.