The Art Of Being

The Art of Being in Conversation

Conversations About Creativity and Mindfulness

We are all creative beings, but how often do you tap into your creativity? Do you often feel as though you have forgotten how to be creative? What would it look like to create with intention? 

In April and May of 2020, we created a short series on IGTV called The Art of Being in Quarantine. It was an effort to bring more creativity into our lives during the onset of the pandemic, as we contemplated what it means to be a human during difficult times. We found that by intentionally making space for creativity in our weeks, we were able to show up more fully in our lives. The prompts are intended to be playful and straightforward, 10-15 minute activities, for you to engage your creative being. 

We wanted to expand this beyond ourselves, so started the monthly series, The Art of Being in Conversation. These conversations are about creating with intention. Each month we will be talking to a featured guest about what it means to them to be creative. Every conversation will dive into that person’s story and creative process and will end with a prompt or activity that you, as the listener, can experiment with to tap into your own creative being. 

If you try out any of the prompts, please tag us on Instagram @artofbeingexperience or use the hashtag #TheArtOfBeingInConversation, so that we can see your creations!

 

Board of Directors

 
 

Our Creative Prompt:

STEP 1: Choose 3-8 people (real or fictitious, famous or personal to you, dead or alive) who inspire you. The people who you might turn to for inspiration in moments when you need some guidance.

STEP 2: For each person, write the key characteristics that lead you to admire them, and if possible in what situations they expressed these characteristics. 

STEP 3: Usually, the attributes people choose in people they admire are core values they hold in high esteem for themselves. Reflect a few minutes if you would say these are your personal values. You can make adjustments (add/remove/change) until you come up with a final list of your top values that you share with your Personal Board of Directors. 

STEP 4 (Optional): Draw/Print off images of each of the people on your Personal Board of Directors and make a collage of their faces for you to refer back to when you are in need of their guidance, support, and inspiration. Most importantly - use your imagination and have fun with it!

 
 
Angela CravenThe Art of Being in Quarantine