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Make Your Creative & Graceful Return
When you come home from a trip of any length, you’re not the same person. You’re just not. It’s impossible to go out into the world and not be affected. If you’re like me, you want to make the most of what the world has given you. You embrace the gifts of the journey – […]
Juju Infusion 12: Live Like You're Dying
Join me for my last hours in Paris and my journey home, carrying lots of goodies and juju! In this episode: Join me in Père Lachaise cemetery, a beautiful place to reflect on the journey and gather inspiration for life. Daring…what will you dare this week? See my incredibly daring act that I pull off […]
Juju Infusion 11: Who Is Sylvia Beach?
Straight from Paris, an infusion of creative juju for your weekend! In this episode: more Paris treats: food, fashion, the Louvre, and the bizarre… Who is Sylvia Beach and why am I chasing her? Quick links for things mentioned in the show: Pozzetto Italian gelato Duvelleroy French fans Ladurée French pastries
Paris Juju – Bastille Market
I love the Parisian markets enough to deal with the crowds. There’s something quite satisfying about buying my food outside. Or perhaps it’s the sense of abundance, beauty and promise…all those great meals inherent in the fresh ingredients on display. Take five minutes from your day and join me in the Paris Bastille Market. What […]
Paris Juju – Pain au Chocolat
Pain au chocolat has nothing to do with pain and everything to do with pleasure. It’s like croissant pastry – flaky and light – with strips of chocolate baked inside. Join me while I indulge in one as soon as I arrive in Paris.
Juju Infusion 8: Yoga for Travel
Welcome to Juju Infusion – travel, productivity, yoga – fun juju all around for creative people. Quick links for things mentioned in the show: Rescue Remedy De West Yoga Journey Blessings Welcome to episode eight of Juju Infusion! Yes, it's already been two months since I launched the show. It is so fun to produce […]
The Emotional Labor of Creating: Can You Bear It?
I was thrilled to read the term ‘emotional labor’ in Seth Godin’s book, Linchpin. Finally, a phrase to capture what I consider to be at least half the work of creating anything. The emotional labor that goes into building a business or developing an art or writing career is enormous. It’s why I have a […]
Juju Infusion 6: An Extraordinary Yoga Feat
Episode Six of Juju Infusion – inspiration, fun, yoga and productivity hacks for creative kooks from coach Cynthia Morris. Quick links for things mentioned in the show: Cynthia Morris’s Secrets of Empowered Creativity – Free Course Creative Fortunes Muji Manduka Yoga Mats Andrew Locke – “Help My Business Sucks!” Le Thé des Écrivains Welcome to […]
Celebration Is Vital to Creative Success
When you’ve hauled yourself over the line of your deadline, when you’ve gotten the news that your story has been accepted, when a gallery finally sees your brilliance and puts your work on the walls, there’s only one thing to do: celebrate. Of course. This may seem obvious but we often forgo celebrating, forging ahead […]