by Katherine Torrini | May 15, 2013 | CREATIVE INSPIRATION, TINY CREATIVE ACTS
It’s that time again–Birthday Wish time! I can hardly believe that a whole year has passed since I worked up the courage to ask you to make me something for my birthday– 40 Tiny Creative Acts for my big four-o birthday last year. Check out what I...
by Katherine Torrini | May 3, 2013 | CREATIVE INSPIRATION, EVENTS, UNSTUCK
As a Creative Life Coach, I was very curious to check out the latest book by Eric Maisel: Making Your Creative Mark: Nine Keys to Achieving Your Artistic Goals. I found it filled with useful gems for Closet Creatives, Emerging Creatives and working artists in all...
by Katherine Torrini | Mar 28, 2013 | COACHING, CREATIVE INSPIRATION, MUSINGS
I used to HATE reminders. My conversations used to go a bit like this: my husband: “Honey, did you call the (plumber/painter/insurance company)?” Me: (if Yes) “Of course I did!”(What do you think I am, a flake?) feelings: indignant, superior,...
by Katherine Torrini | Mar 14, 2013 | CREATIVE INSPIRATION, EVENTS
I love this plaque that hangs in the office of my pediatrician: “I’d be the perfect parent if it weren’t for my children” When my kids were babies, I thought I knew what it meant. Toddler-hood made it hit home even more. In elementary school,...
by Katherine Torrini | Feb 20, 2013 | CREATIVE INSPIRATION, POETRY, UNSTUCK
February 2013 has been a big one for me in many ways–being out in the spotlight, collaborating with other amazing teachers, and trusting that what wants to emerge in my life is what I am here to do! This poem spilled out at the beginning of the month and...
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by Katherine Torrini | Jan 1, 2013 | CREATIVE INSPIRATION, VISUAL JOURNALING
In answer to occasional protests that I only share my “cool” journal pages, I present to you a ….. boring page—no color, no drawing, no block letters, no deep thoughts– just me, showing up at the page in a boring way. How’s THAT...
by Katherine Torrini | Jan 1, 2013 | COACHING, CREATIVE INSPIRATION, MUSINGS
I dressed for yoga today. It’s Saturday. I usually go yoga on Saturday mornings. I pulled out my purple yoga mat and put it by the door. I had a light breakfast. I left in time to make it to a new yoga class. I set out a little early, giving myself the rare...
by Katherine Torrini | Jul 8, 2012 | TINY CREATIVE ACTS
The first 3 people to comment on this post get a special Italian surprise mailed to them when I get back from Italy! Yes Snail Mail! Also email me at katherine@creativelifespark.com with your comment and snail mail address, so I can send you your goodies....
by Katherine Torrini | Jun 22, 2012 | COACHING, CREATIVE INSPIRATION, TINY CREATIVE ACTS
Tiny Creative Acts fill the Well and Prime the Pump for Your Projects I was interviewed last week about how Tiny Creative Acts can juice up your life and business. It was a blast–I encouraged my listeners to play with paper clips and make shapes out of strips...
by Katherine Torrini | Jun 19, 2012 | CREATIVE INSPIRATION, TINY CREATIVE ACTS
Thank You For Your Generous Creativity! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! It was kind of hard to ask for something from YOU for my Birthday, but I’m so glad that I did!It totally made my day to see your Tiny Creative Acts rolling in.And it’s never too late....
