A Personal Reminder (Ira Glass)

{ Ira Glass on Storytelling on Vimeo } I first saw this video years ago and I’ve seen it multiple times since. Tonight, I stumbled upon it again and it still strikes me with such impact. I always need to hear this, over and over again. I’ll be honest. My will for creativity has been weak lately. I’m often afraid. The … Read more

Creative Tip: Make Time to Make Stuff

// Subscribe to Lavendaire to get notified of new videos weekly //  Today’s video features a simple quick tip for my creatives out there: Make time to make stuff. I’ve read that planning is the job of making something happen that may not otherwise—and it’s true. You have to plan creative time for yourself if you really want … Read more

Fighting Resistance (The War of Art / Life)

Resistance – it’s that weird force that keeps us from doing what we really want to do. Resistance doesn’t want us to grow, it wants us to stay the same. Resistance loves comfort. The War of Art has recently opened my eyes to how resistance can lurk everywhere in our lives, and if we’re not … Read more