how I built rituals with rhythm to get creative again ✿ (an alternative to the artists' way)

i ran into the woods for a long weekend in sequoia national park to see the largest trees on earth and work through why i’ve been avoiding my creative practice. i’ll give you some tips on adapting to your energy levels and how to create a space for your art that feels less like a task and more like a ritual ✿


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✿ book I mentioned in the video:

Art & Fear - David Bayles and Ted Orland
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big thanks as always to my spouse and collaborator Wesley Jackson for support filming and building the world for this video with me.

✿ chapters
0:00 intro
1:55 returning home & integrating
4:11 energy accomodations
8:50 accountability blog
9:24 destination problem
14:35 creative rituals
16:57 pod-class