Spreading Kindness: The Art of Creating for Yourself and Others
This podcast episode focuses on the importance of spreading kindness in our artistic pursuits, inspired by Michael Brennan's workbook, "Make Fun a Habit." Timothy Kimo Brien emphasizes that kindness should not only be directed outward to the audience and community but also inward, towards ourselves, as a way to acknowledge our skills and passions. The episode dives into a series of reflective questions designed to help creators assess their strengths, weaknesses, and resources, ultimately highlighting the need to understand our contributions to the world. Timothy shares personal insights from his creative journey, including his experiences with poetry and music, and offers actionable items for listeners to engage in acts of kindness through their art. The conversation encourages artists to be mindful of their intentions and to cultivate relationships with their community while remaining patient and open to feedback.
Making Fun A Habit Series
30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you into a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will tackle each day as if it were a week and provide insights on how to use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips.
Assignment
Questions
- What are your strengths and weaknesses as a creator? What are you good at creating? What do you need to work on?
- What are your resources? How much time do you have? What materials do you have access to?
- What are your goals for serving others through your creations? What do you hope to achieve?
- How will you measure your success? How will you know you are making a difference?
Action Items
- Write a poem or a song for someone who is going through a rough time
- Create a piece of art for a local charity
- Design a website for a non-profit
- Bake cookies for your neighbors
- Volunteer your time to teach a class
Tips
- Start with a clear intention
- Consider the needs of your audience
- Don't be afraid to ask for feedback
- Be patient
- Be mindful of your resources
Takeaways:
- Incorporating fun into your artistic practice can enhance creativity and joy in your work.
- Understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a creator is essential for personal growth.
- Creating art for others, such as writing poetry for those in need, spreads kindness.
- Consider the resources you have available, including time and materials, to maximize your creative efforts.
- Serving your audience with intention can lead to meaningful connections through your art.
- Measuring success in art can be about personal impact rather than just numbers or sales.
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