Creativity

Mindfulness and creativity feed each other. When you quiet the mental noise, new ideas have room to surface. Explore how meditation and present-moment awareness can unlock creative flow in writing, art, music, and problem-solving.
A green metal fence casting crosshatched shadows on a tan concrete surface beside a body of dark, clear water. The fence angles at a right corner, almost signaling a stop, dividing the shot with water on one side and the concrete on the other.
Creativity
Glimpse: Stop, Look…See 

Photography isn't just about capturing images. Have a peek inside our contemplative photography feature from the October issue of Mindful magazine.  Read More 

  • Stephany Tlalka
  • July 27, 2013
A person is writing a letter on a piece of paper.
Creativity
Teaching to See 

There’s a difference between looking and seeing. Teaching to See explores the work of designer and educator Inge Druckrey. Read More 

  • Stephany Tlalka
  • October 4, 2012
A man is typing on a typewriter.
Creativity
Liberating the Tortured Writer 

Writing can involve lots of hope — and, disappointment. But, says Ben Craib, mindfulness offers relief and perspective. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • December 15, 2011
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