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photo credit: Kristen Satzman
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Yet we often feel blocked or stuck around our creative expression. We don't make time for creativity. We tell ourselves it's not important. We let other things get in the way and don't feel justified in making creativity a priority in our lives. Or every time we try to be creative we torture ourselves with "shoulds" and impossible visions of perfection. Many of us get messages from the time we are small that our individual creative expression, which is another way of saying who we really are, is somehow not good enough. We lose touch with our natural creative gifts and thus lose touch with that core energy that allows us to feel nourished, grounded, fully alive and connected to ourselves and others. At Creative Juices Arts you are provided with the support, challenge and respect to learn to fully trust and gain confidence in your incomparable, intuitive, creative self. The basic philosophy at Creative Juices Arts is the belief that a regular diet of creative self expression is an important and often underutilized tool for those of us on the path of spiritual and psychological growth and that creativity is an essential ingredient of success and satisfaction in any area of our lives. Making time and room in your life for creative expression and opening to your inner world can give your life greater meaning, regain your childlike joy and help you maintain greater flexibility in the face of life's many challenges. Regularly diving into your creative pool renews your soul, heals your spirit, keeps your inner spark alive and allows you greater intimacy with the full depths of your being.
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... and playfulness keeps you young at heart, juicy, curious and open to life. |
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This radical approach to creativity is not oriented towards studying artistic techniques or analyzing a completed project. It is very different from traditional art classes where technique, style and end product are emphasized. Instead of perceiving art as something to learn or get better at, the focus is on experiencing the natural creative process and embracing full self-expression. Its singular focus is on working with the flow of the creative process itself, which allows you to develop a sense of compassionate self attunement and to connect more deeply with yourself in a powerful, nonverbal way. If you are an accomplished artist, your art will be enriched by embracing your own creative style in an atmosphere free of comparison and judgment. Watch longtime creative blocks dissolve as you learn how to deal directly and successfully with the inner critic. If you consider yourself creativity-challenged, fear not! All you need is curiosity and an open mind. You will be guided and supported in an environment free of critique and full of warmth, safety and encouragement. |
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In the weekly classes and personal growth retreats, expressive painting, collage, paper mache, movement/dance, writing, singing and other types of in-depth expressive art therapy are used to develop an environment that fosters the growth of a genuine creative community. The creative healing circles offered at Creative Juices Arts are a place for you to feel safely seen as you engage in the process of spiritual and emotional self discovery and exploration. In this orbit of creation you learn to be more spontaneous and to effectively defend yourself against internal judgments. Tapping into your creative source can lead to the healing and transformation of unconscious patterns that no longer serve you, give you a greater tolerance for paradox and ambiguity, bring greater self awareness and encourage the flowering of many aspects of your matchless creative essence. |
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