This is honestly bringing me a lot of joy tonight. I haven’t been here in a few weeks and I really needed this tonight thanks for hosting it
It feels so good to be back!! I’ve missed these Monday nights!
tomorrow in columbus, ohio …
now, about last night …
every. single. MONDAY night folks get together in a Zoom Room aka “The Lounge” to create, share, & connect through our creativity ~ FREE to join, always
3 things to chew on, take with you, & activate your creative energy
Showing Up
Question: How have you been showing up lately?
Reflection: At times, our creative journeys can looks like going with the flow of things and letting this settle and unfold at their own pace, but other times it takes energy on our part to make things happen … to show up!
Action: Show up this week for you and your creative self! Whether that means taking yourself on an artist date, spending 30 minutes doodling or journaling, or hitting up a yoga video … think of a few ways you can put energy into showing up this week and feel confident to do the dang thing.
Intentional Acts
Questions: What is the first thing you do in the morning?
Reflection: Rick Rubin has me thinking about *intentional acts* as a creative right in the AM … he talks about this as a choice you make. Sunshine and natural light or screen light? Hopping out of bed or taking three deep breaths before you get up? Go, go, go or slowing down to stretch and walk in the morning?
Action: Do something intentional in the morning.
Permission
Question: What do you need permission to do? Rest, create, explore?
Reflection: I’ve been thinking about life/work/play balance lately and realizing how I need to work on giving myself permission to play … to explore … to enjoy time alone … I need to remind myself to give myself the permission slip to do something for my creative self.
Action: Permission granted. Play. Do something you’ve been putting off lately and don’t feel bad about it.
tomorrow is our first ever locals meet-up in Columbus, Ohio
QUOTES HEARD:
during slow making session + Artist Way support group
I’ve been stepping into my own values and making life choices based off of my values and it feels good!
Ive been chasing my priorities to FUN
Having conversations with the voices in my head
Good reminder of serendipity and showing up
There needs to be energy sometimes instead of waiting
The power of showing up and leaning into the unexpected
Replenishing / adding to our bucket / RESTing
Permission to receive
Shoutouts:
S/O to Elyse for the collage inspo S/O to Lizzy for sharing her love of Lava Lamp Monday nights S/O to Lee for joining us and Danielle for the invite to pals S/O to Cara for the mandala inspo S/O to Oliver for showing up for their practice S/O to Danielle for the permission slips
CHEW ON THIS:
Podcast:
How to Work with Your Brain Instead of Against It
Sharing is caring ~ feel encouraged to share this post with a fellow creative pal
Lava Lamp Lounge is a free online community. IF you want to or can support it for just $2-ish/week, please consider becoming a paid subscriber and JOIN OUR PRIVATE GROUP CHAT! (and support this community with a little love money for making it happen)
sending creative energy + magic your way,
morgan
lava lamp lounge