A Muse's Daydream: Creative Journeys to the Present Moment

Send us Fan Mail hi, I wrote this poem a few years ago when I was single. I'll still single, but in two weeks, I'll be married. Yet, I will still be living alone because that's what we decided was best for both of our independent artist mentalities. Read the text as you listen by clicking here .  Music by Epidemic Sound Written, narrated, and engineered by Jill Badonsky Support the...

Send us Fan Mail Hi It's Jill. This episode I explore a Georgia O'keefe quote that goes like this: “When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment . Did Georgia O'Keefe really like flowers? You'll find out in this episode. Script here and free workshop registration The Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching Certification Training is comi...

Send us Fan Mail I'm not really in New Mexico... this is an encore episode to go along with the theme in t his week's Muse letter of seeing things differently but also finding the beauty in things we see as the same. It has the full script of the episode as well as some creative prompts and pretty paintings. You can find that here . Voice of Antonio: Robin Brisebois Music: Epidemic Sound...

Send us Fan Mail The script is here if you want to follow along. Written, engineered, and edited by Jill Badonsky Some traditions need to be examined, and maybe modified if they're not fun. Some of us would rather high-five than bow, some of us would rather blow bubbles in our chocolate malts than act too serious. I had fun writing this podcast. I find when I have a dry spell, I just submit t...

Send us Fan Mail Don't quit your daydream.  Daydreaming is the source of infinite creativity.       Unlike any other form of thought, daydreaming is its own reward.  ~ Michael Pollan Daydreaming incubates creative discovery.      ` Daniel Goleman He does not need opium. He has the gift of reverie. ~ Anais Nin Creativity Workshop: April 19 Here's other places I hang out Support the show U...

Send us Fan Mail  My hangouts can be found here. It's rainy here in San Diego. I wrote a poem and podcast last year about rain. I was in an Airbnb for two months because my bathroom was being renovated. It seemed fitting to send it to you again.. Here's the writing  "I’ve been taking a masterclass from poet, Joy Harjo.  She says -- one of the elements to writing good poetry is liste...

Send us Fan Mail Written, narrated and engineered by me, Jill Badonsky  This was written in 2020 to help us get through, you know, that thing in 2020. But it's also relaxing for 2023 and beyond. Embrace the Wabi Sabi Here's a little newsletter with prompts to go along with it. Here's where I hang out. Support the show Upcoming art and creativity programs www.themuseisin.com

Send us Fan Mail This is a Re-re-release of the episode called Rain because it just feels like people need a little relaxation and reverie during this time where the contagion, politics and the threat of climate change is exhausting us. Plus the holidaze.  When I listened to it again, it seemed new, that's the nice thing about forgetting stuff. And it's raining in San Diego right now. Wr...

Send us Fan Mail Hi! Thank you for listening. This is a replay from last year, but I have to admit I laugh everytime I hear and thought you might need a laugh. Check out www.themuseisin.com for more inspiration.   Take care And here's where you can find more of my posts. Written, engineered, and narrated by author, illustrator, mindfulness/creativity teacher, Jill Badonsky Support the show Up...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when olives don't agree with Zeus? Who is the mother of the nine Muse's? How do we keep our creativity going during fear and despair? I'm pretty sure this podcast answers those questions. Written, engineered, and narrated by Jill Badonsky Guest voices: Robin Brisebois and Kelly Kirchmar-Heger Birds in the background by birds in the background Apologies...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could call a hotline to get ideas? I did and for SOME REASON it required a lot of patience. But I did get a pizza out of it, you might get a tip or two about your creativity. Explanation of where Wild Abandon Art and Writing Came from Voice Actors: Robin Brisebois - he's an architect Sadie Spikes, Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach Nicky Pitman - Master Kaizen-Muse Crea...

Send us Fan Mail A relaxing romp ... into roses.  A tour to serve as a little vacation from  your stresses that can also feed your creativity.  At least 12 metaphors - send me a list of them for a drawing for a copy of the book, The Awe-manac: A Daily Dose of Wonder Written, narrated, and engineered by author/illustrator, workshop/retreat leader, Jill Badonsky. Music by Epidemic Sound. Thank you f...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the Cheshire Cat becomes a life coach? This episode is inspired by Lewis Carroll and thanks to Terry Way Written, narrated, and engineered by Jill Badonsky Thank you for listening. Share if it feels right. Be kind to yourself. Stay safe. The Ministry of Silly Walks reference: Omega Institute Wild Abandon Creativity workshop Jill is also these places. Support the...

Send us Fan Mail This one is a little more subdued due to what's happening in the world, but intended to bring some perspective and peace to your day. Thank you to poet laureate, Joy Harjo, for the inspiration. Written, narrated, and engineered by Jill Badonsky Inspired by Joy Harjo , US Poet Laureate Music by Epidemic sound. Follow jill here and check-out offerings at www.themuseisin.com Sup...

Send us Fan Mail Emily Dickinson said, “I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine.” This episode explores how to make words shine and involves a whale, a giant, and a goat named Mog. Music by EpidemicSound Sound effects by Zapsplat Voice of the giant: Robin Brisebois Voice of the Mog the Goat by Barney the Goat F...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we witness the power of the imagination to transform the mundane to the magical in an unexpected way. " A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it bearing within him the image of a cathedral ." ~Antoine  de Saint-Exupéry Written, narrated and engineered by Jill Badonsky Guest voice: Robin Brisebois For more about Jill Ba...

Send us Fan Mail This how a quote from mystery writer Agatha Christie inspires  the best way to daydream for creative fruition. Subscribe to A Muse's Daydream wherever you get your podcasts. Written, narrated, and engineered by Jill Badonsky. More creative inspiration at www.themuseisin.com Join me in a Master Mindfulness Group that uses mindfulness as a conduit for creativity or in Finding U...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes there's a double meaning to a quote, other times a single meaning, and still other times... no meaning at all. Which one is it in this episode? Are you allowed to make up your own quotes, or is that going through the door you were told not to go into? BTW.. I love Anne Lamott, I highly recommend all of her books and thank her for her wisdom. As for me, I'm Jill...

Send us Fan Mail You are invited to this tea part of the imagination. It is a delicious thing to use the imagination, to exist in any universe of our choosing. To simultaneously be villain or heroine, to be an autumn afternoon where a red leaf  lets go of its hold on a maple tree and surrenders in floppy grace to the ground. The imagination is a vacation from reality into a playground of associati...

Send us Fan Mail We interrupt this holidaze, for a little bit of nothing. Brought to you by A Muse's Daydream,  The Muse is In, and Gertrude Stein.  Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  Sign-up for creative prompts and support here Written, illustrated, and narrated by author/illustrator Jill Badonsky Share with a friend. If you're enjoying this podcast, please write a review. Find...

Send us Fan Mail This short episode of A Moment with a Muse uses the inspiration of Vincent Van Gogh as a conduit for perseverance. Imagine yourself with unflappable tenacity with whatever it is calling to you. One way you can persevere with your creative passion is by joining me on Mondays, 8:30 am pacific time/ 11:30 am eastern for what I call Parallel Universe Time. It's a time we hold the...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is about staying with an idea through creative chaos and the occasional trio of sandpipers. Dedicated to Tom Robbins. Art-filled Permission Slip to take it to the wildest of edge s, Written, illustrated, and narrated by author/illustrator Jill Badonsky With the character voices of Linda Blom, Robin Brisebois, Nicky Pitman, Sadie Spikes, and Reba Spencer. Share with a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we go back a bit in time ... but the sentiment remains the same:  Paying attention to the senses is a good way to get into the creative moment. Sensoria, played by Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach, Sadie Spikes , gives us this wisdom, and despite or maybe BECAUSE of ruminations, a creative story emerges ... along with a refreshing sea breeze. I'd love to hear whe...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes adopting the thoughts of others can embolden our own confidence. Try a thought from painter, Georgia O'Keefe. Written and narrated by Jill Badonsky, Author/illustrator of three books on the creative process, creator/trainer, Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching Certification training, mindfulness/yoga teacher Inspired by Sam Harris Quote by Georgia O'Keefe Muse Lett...

Send us Fan Mail Giving yourself permission to make time for your creativity can have a bigger impact on who you are than you might have been thinking.    Consider that if you’re listening to this, creativity is a value of yours. There’s something beyond the intellect that’s calling you to engage in this love affair with the present moment  – it’s instinctual and validating. Engaging in creativity...