My creativity can be called upon anytime, yet responds only in its own timing.  It comes in when I soften to allow it.  My creativity can only be urgent when the creative focus itself is calling the urgency; this happens for me sometimes when I’m close to completing a larger project and just can’t put it down.  Creativity is also relational, so the impulse to create depends upon the environment, the people, the season, and very likely the stars.  These patterns can include my conscious mind and my will, but I am not in control.  This is the body in so many ways.  Forcing it just doesn’t work.

I have not spoken of my personal life here much.  A few years ago my wife Kendy, son Eliot, and I were given a place to be:  At our giant home I created a dance center that I called the TransforMansion.  I invited many of you, and for a time the expression was fabulous—I was particularly grateful to hold community at a time most gathering places were closed.  The neighbors weren’t into it and with the intervention of city planning and zoning that dream fell apart.  It was not fully in integrity.  My marriage with Kendy did for a while too, and we took a year’s separation.  Now Kendy, Eliot, and I are together again in a new home, with renewed dreams, and I believe a deeper integrity.  I also built a new studio in a place we can actually use it.  

I have cut off my hair to mark and celebrate the space for a new creative impulse.

The fall BraveSpace retreat in Boise is seeking its proper timing.  Originally planned for August 26-28th, it appears Sept. 23-25th is going to be a better fit for the majority of people who have spoken to me about attending.  Do you have a desire to participate and an opinion?  Please let me know!