It’s getting to be downright embarrassing how much I have to learn from three-year-olds.  Despite having about as large a vocabulary as my dog, these kids have Yoda moments more often than I’m comfortable admitting.  I used to teach art to pre-K kids, with the emphasis being on process art.  In process art settings, the [...]

While it may sound simpler to live in shades of black and white with no messy gray area to deal with, it’s not a great idea.  Thinking in terms of black and white boundaries that are set and unchanging comes with one huge problem: the world (and your life) simply doesn’t work that way.  Eventually, [...]

I’m excited to share a guest post today from Lisa Leonard. As a mom, a creative worker, and a businesswoman, Lisa’s got a unique perspective on creating balance. We talked about the link between simplicity and creativity, and this is Lisa’s perspective on the topic. I hope you enjoy it!

For me, the drive to create [...]

Today’s food for thought comes from jazz musician Charles Mingus.
“Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity.”
Does simplifying help you tap into your creativity? Is creativity required for simplicity?
I’d love to hear your take on this quote, so jam on into the comments drop a note!
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