#5 Creatvity as Self Development

Join us as we explore the role of creative expression in self-development; transmuting difficult feelings and giving a voice to the more suppressed aspects of ourselves. We all struggle with emotional complexity, blocks and mechanisms. Is it possible to initiate a self discovery journey that helps us move through ‘that which is harder to reach’? What kind of creative process could you embark on that would give you full permission to be as intense as necessary? This Week's Challenge: Amplification! Interface with your emotions through your creative expression. Intensify your drama! More, more, more…. MORE!!! When we hit upon some stuck, dense energy in our system that we don’t know how to shift. How about viewing this density as an invitation to let the emotion lead and go ‘all in’ with a creative exploration? Choose a familiar modality/style of expression (dance, paint, voice, writing etc) choose something that allows you to relax and freeflow. Dance, write, paint until you feel a ‘shift’ . Let the form of expression ‘hold’ the energy of the emotion as it transmutes through an unfolding story (conscious or unconscious) or abstraction, symbols, gestures. Go with every suggestion -almost on autopilot - dreamy and surreal. Embody a delicate balance of surrender and curious attention. Let the intentional and amplified expression do its thing. Be intense as you need, just keep going. Let us know how you get on @goldenflowerpodcast #tgfintense #tgfamplification #tgfcreativechallenge Connect with us at @goldenflowerpodcast on Instagram TheGoldenFlower youtube About The Hosts: Gemma Kauffman Intensely intuitive, introspective, former wild child Gemma credits her recent decade of ‘wrestling with complexity’ (aka abstract painting) for connecting her with her deepest desires and for making it through the initiation of maiden to mother. She loves deep conversation and pondering the mysteries of self-expression; which she experiences as a portal or cosmic mirror. Since a spiritual awakening on a volcanic island, Gemma has been following the golden threads of art life and encouraging others to do the same. Future self? It used to be Kate Bush, cloudbusting on a hillside, cocooned in brightly painted silk- these days… tbc! A creative coach and meditation teacher, she enjoys family life, off grid, in Portugal. You can see Gemma’s paintings https://www.gemmakauffman.com/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GemmaKau... Angela Levesque As a prolific wordsmith, transformational guide and digital wizard, Angela Levesque spends a lot of her time listening to the whispers of the Universe. Translating those whispers into stories, classes, art, insights, and meditations has been her life's work. She is a lover of problem-solving and thinking on her feet. And is always willing to dive off the cliff and learn how to fly on the way down if the creative force beckons. The latest incarnation of her life’s work can be found at https://chaosandlight.com/ or read her Substack at https://substack.com/@chaosandlight Music credit: Music Credit: MarbleSpace