14. MICHAELTON: resistance as a compass, owning the performance

THE VISIONSEED ORACLE DECK IS OUT! You can order it on my website. I’m dedicated to pouring my heart into my creations. Your support on Patreon makes a huge difference and encourages me to keep going! “ I think you're afraid of your own success. You're afraid of how powerful you are”. In this episode, I talk to MICHAELTON, a sound artist from Minneapolis, passionate about expanding his exploration of performance, creative empowerment, and the impact of music on our nervous systems. Recorded in the same space where Michael and I first met, the discussion encompasses themes of creativity as a means of survival, the healing power of art, the role of the body in the creative process, and the profound shifts in Michael's artistry. Highlights include Michael's journey from grappling with creative blockages to embracing his musicality, the importance of community and collaboration, and the transformative potential of solitude and self-reflection.00:00 Introduction to the Vision Seed Podcast00:54 Meet Michael: Sound Artist from Minneapolis02:16 The Power of Breath and Body Awareness05:38 Exploring Creative Roots and Early Influences09:42 Navigating Artistic Identity and Expression18:28 Ambient Music and Its Impact33:32 The Joy of Improvisation and Movement46:18 Embracing the Creative Process46:44 Finding Your Creative Path48:22 Fueling Your Creative Fire49:14 Overcoming Artist Blocks51:18 The Power of Community in Creativity59:54 Navigating Creative Solitude01:11:28 The Role of Feedback and Reflection01:16:00 Exploring Creative Intuition01:23:13 The Source of Creative Energy01:26:36 Final Thoughts and FarewellIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it and rate it. More information about Visionseed, including the oracle deck, course and more can be found on Instagram (@ _visionseed_), on Youtube (@visionseedarts), on Tiktok @visionseed and on Facebook (Visionseed). May you forever open.