by Jhana | Apr 4, 2013 | Blog
Just imagine you’re listening to someone telling you about the dramas of their life, this person has become so involved in it that they have forgotten to check to see if you are actually listening or even interested. They don’t actually care anymore because they are so engrossed in the story. You notice that rather than a dialogue the person has no intention of entering you anymore into the conversation. It has become about them talking AT you. I noticed this today, it was happening for me, but it was my mind that was doing this. It was as though my mind was talking AT me.
by Jhana | Apr 3, 2013 | Blog
So in creativity what happens when we bring the negatives and the positives together? We build contrast. It’s as though like the movie the Dark Crystal the two forces initially seem to oppose each other like the forces of a magnet. They repel each other and yet at the same time are in synchronicity. This synchronicity is occurring because the negative and positive fields are part of the one whole entity. The north and south poles are part of the one same planet working together to create a living symbiosis.
Contrast is achieved in this way. Without which we would not have levity. Integration is therefore required exploration. It is needed to embody boldness, confidence, vulnerability, passion, weakness and all the qualities with the full spectrum of experience. Without which creative work will lack significant presence.
by Jhana | Apr 2, 2013 | Blog
So what happened to our humanity to get to a point where our emotional functioning is socially sanctioned to a few limited emotions? The healthy child who expresses her emotions must surely be supported and heard.
The adult who is grieving the loss of her loved one must surely gain access to the depth of her heart and soul without being limited to a few ‘comfortable’ emotions.
by Jhana | Apr 1, 2013 | Blog
Many artists report of being touched by something akin to Creator as they move beyond themselves and cross over into the ‘zone’. It’s that moment when the identity has died like Christ on the cross and the greater self has been born and awakened to it’s own divinity. But why do it? What purpose does it serve? Will it put food on the table? Will it help me take out the trash? Will it support my children? Will it clothe them? There are no guarantees. In a world where our culture is gripped by functional values you would be forgiven for doubting your creativity.
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