Advice from an Artist who achieved international stardom

 "A violinist had a violin, a painter his palette.

All I had was myself.

I was the instrument that I must care for."   

                                 - Josephine Baker

Life is about ...

 "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."

And creativity is your specialty! Celebrate it!

You're not a troublemaker, you're a creative.

The energies of an artist or creative can flow in positive but sometimes in unexpected times, in unexpected places, or in unexpected ways ...

https://youtu.be/4p5286T_kn0

Artists and Creatives are change agents naturally

Creatives imagine new and different scenarios, and new and different worlds. And sometimes we are face resistance from those who want things to stay the same, but more importantly, we get to see, and experience, heightened awareness from our audiences, viewers, and listeners. 

Celebrate that you can be an inspiration by being who you are!

How making art is a practice space for becoming a change agent: Risë Wilson at TEDxIndianapolis

https://youtu.be/yIStWPpNJvE

Changing to a more beneficial mindset for yourself is creativity, too!

Is it possible to find relief or to be happy in a world where so much craziness is going on? In addition to your artistry, don't underestimate your ability to create different perspectives or a different mindset, and the power you access and activate by doing that! Self-care is very important.

https://youtu.be/CaYnroT_YRI

How to activate your highest potential and feel inspired - Michael Beckwith

 

How to create your own opportunities

Creativity is your specialty! That applies to creating opportunities in your life also.

https://youtu.be/ClTrnozSJj4

To love life

If things in life have gotten off the rails, here are ways to course correct.

https://youtu.be/_RLwwPCzkNk

Working hard and getting somewhere!

If you feel as if you're spinning your wheels, chasing pavements or running for that carrot on a stick, aligned action - one celebrated smaller milestone or micro-win at a time - may be just the ticket you need to move forward right now.

 “If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take just gets us to the wrong place faster.” - Stephen R Covey

https://youtu.be/bmfkRTEhan4

Time management frees you and your creativity ...

... if you do it right!

https://youtu.be/koLRhRb-DDI