Bravely Creating Together

Dear Beautiful Human, The conversation prompt in my art classes this week has been, “What kind of permission do you need today?” At first, folks are a bit puzzled by the question. But before long, a crescendo of chatter erupts, and—pleasing me most as prompter—the word “permission” gets used about four dozen more times in the 2.5 hour session, as people keep noticing more ways they need to give it...

The interview with David Brooks that I referred to is this one, titled " How Cynicism Masquerades as Intelligence " on the Mona Charon show, Bulwark YouTube channel. His book is called How to Know a Person (full disclosure: I haven't read it). It was a thoughtful discussion about morality. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episode...

I’m a maximalist and a dabbler. I can’t help it. Conventional business wisdom would have me specialize and become known for a certain thing , a recognizable product or style. The lady who makes ____ . Nope. I will not. I will continue to do all the things, and add more when I feel like it. Also, now that I’m 60, I’m done apologizing for it! 😂 At the few craft/art shows I participate in each year,...

In the podcast I refer to my new book, Dear Beautiful Human: Soul-Centering Practices for Turbulent Times , which you can peruse and purchase here . This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pamconsear.substack.com/subscribe

Your vote is not a Valentine; you aren’t confessing your love for the candidate. It’s a chess move for the world you want to live in.— Rebecca Solnit Dear Braveling, Are you also losing sleep over the upcoming election? Last night was rough 😵‍💫, but it strengthened my resolve to record today’s podcast episode. In it, I share three stories that illustrate both the importance of this presidential...

Hey Beautiful! So, I brought back the podcast. 🎧🙌🏽 Not only that, I recorded today’s episode and then did not listen to it before publishing it. 😬 I thought I might chicken out if I did. Why? Well, in it I get personal. And political. Growing up is today’s theme, as in how do we take responsibility for our lives, both as individuals and as citizens ? Then, because bravely creating together is...

Dear beautiful human full of dreams, Today’s episode of the Making Soul Podcast will not interest you if you’ve clicked into the track of your life and everything just goes swimmingly as planned. Such a person won’t be able to relate to my story. If you run a creative business and totally know what you’re doing, you can skip this one, too. (Also, who are you?? ) However, you may find my words help...

Dear Seer and Seeker of Beauty, Today’s episode, published just after the full “snow moon”, 🌝 is an invitation to see the truth of what is in front of us. Listen if: 👁 you’re interested in learning to draw ✍🏽👁 you crave a more balanced society ⚖️👁 your feminine spirit ever feels crushed 🔨 Then you get to decide what to shed. What beliefs are no longer serving you? So go ahead and scroll back up...

Denying our own innate creativity is a super common reflex among adult humans in this culture. It almost feels like the popular way to be, as though there’s some kind of clout — maybe a cool show of humility? — in rejecting this part of ourselves. It keeps us safe from, you know, joy and authenticity and scary things like that. 😉 I spent a few decades playing the “I’m not creative” game myself, b...

Welcome to the Episode 1 of the Making Soul podcast, Full Moon edition! 🌝🙌🏽🎤🎧💫 It’s that time when thoughts turn to New Years resolutions, but I’m suggesting a different take: What if you’re already exactly where you need to be? What if your life is full of magic and wonder, and all you need to do is… notice it? Have a listen, then tell me what your life inventory revealed to you, that you m...