by Tina Games | Oct 5, 2022 | Calling, Courage, Creative Expression, Creative Process, Creative Voice, Creativity, Dreams, Fulfillment, Possibility, Potential, Storytelling
Someday — when the kids are grown, when work lightens up, when I win the lottery — I am going to start that business, become a yoga teacher, write that book, develop that app, paint that picture, finish my degree, pick up that musical instrument.
There’s a Japanese proverb: “The day you decide to do it is your lucky day.”
But how do we make the decision to actually start and complete creative things?
This is the question that author and nationally acclaimed storyteller Matthew Dicks explores in his new book, Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life – published by New World Library.
I’ve invited Matthew to join me on my blog today to talk about the concept of “someday” – and how creative people can embrace someday as today.
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by Tina Games | Jan 17, 2022 | Aliveness, Authenticity, Calling, Creative Expression, Creative Genius, Creative Voice, Creativity, Full Moon, Possibility, Potential
One of the gifts that the full moon gives us is an overwhelming desire to come alive. Whether that’s bringing a passion front and center or finally making the decision to take a giant leap forward in a new direction that is fully aligned with our creative calling.
Imagine driving through a fast food window and placing an order – only this time the menu lists the one thing that you’ve been contemplating for quite some time.
Perhaps it’s that life-changing book you’ve been working on for eons, but you keep finding yourself facing one creative block after another. Or maybe it’s that passion-filled business that you’ve been wanting to start, but you haven’t yet gotten the courage to just go for it. Or it could be the nonprofit organization you’ve been pondering, the one that’s destined to change the world.
Whatever it is – it’s on the menu right now. And the clerk (who happens to be representing the positive energies of the universe) says, “What can I get for you today?”
This is your moment! Will you order it? Will you tell the universe, “Yes, this is the right time for me. I’ll take it.”
And then the clerk says, “Would you like to super-size that?”
What would it take for you to say, “Heck yeah!”?
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by Tina Games | Aug 7, 2021 | Authenticity, Change, Confidence, Courage, Creative Expression, Creative Process, Creativity, Fun, Illuminate, Inner Child, Light, Magic, New Beginnings, New Moon, Playful, Sparkle, Summer
We’re moving into a new moon phase tomorrow – which might stir a strong desire for creative change or a new creative direction. It may even bring an awareness that NOW is the time to seed what might be necessary for a personal or professional transformation.
This particular new moon highlights the Leo qualities of self-expression, creativity, courage, confidence, and authentic visibility – while shining a light on certain life themes involving creative projects, fun and pleasure, children, and the inner child.
As we settle into the last full month of summer, you may feel a slight nudging toward something you might want to start in the fall – something that has a more joyful and playful energy to it.
It’s a good time now, in the playful season of summer, to begin to put the intention out there – to say to the universe, “Yes, I am ready for this change and I am open to approaching it from a more creative and playful direction!”
Where in your life do you desire a creative new start? Where in your life do you need more courage and confidence?
This Leo New Moon challenges you to “Ask for what you want – and be prepared to get it.”
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by Tina Games | Jun 20, 2021 | Abundance, Celebration, Creative Genius, Creative Process, Light, Magic, Summer, Summer Solstice
Tomorrow brings the summer solstice – and with it, the summer season.
It’s a wonderful time to immerse yourself in the creative process.
It’s a season of light and celebration – a magical time to witness a creative garden in full bloom.
It’s a perfect opportunity to call forth a long-held dream, one that you never thought would see the light of day.
As celebrated poet Mary Oliver asks in her poem, The Summer Day – “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
- What magic is waiting for you in the light of the summer solstice?
- What dream do you want to bring to fruition in the abundance of summer?
- What feels important in this stage of your wild and precious life?
Come join me in a special summer version of my Creative Alchemy Studio – where we’ll tap into the gifts of the summer season as we move through the phases of the moon, bringing light to your creative voice and giving birth to a new body of creative work.
Here’s to the creative magic of the summer season!
by Tina Games | May 25, 2021 | Beauty, Blooming, Connection, Creative Expression, Creative Voice, Full Moon, Illuminate, Light, Possibility, Sparkle
This time tomorrow, we’ll be under the influence of a full flower moon.
You may be sensing an “inner blooming” – like petals of a flower unfolding, with the various effects transcending into every part of your life – personally, professionally, and creatively.
Maybe you’re experiencing gentle nudges out of your comfort zone? Perhaps you’re being guided toward creating big shifts in your life?
It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes by well-known journal writer and novelist, Anais Nin.
What intentions are being unearthed in you – bringing you to the Flower Moon’s bloom?
What visions are stirring in your mind? What is ready to be seen in full moon light?
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