Being Vulnerable in Creativity: UK Abstract Artist Irene Purcell Finds Her Safe Place

United Kingdom mixed media abstract painter, coach, and mystic Irene Purcell shares the importance of vulnerability and connectivity in the creative process. After completing a deep dive into Nicholas Wilton of Art2Life's CVP course and Louise Fletcher's "Find Your Joy" course in 2019, Irene realized she was ready to take a deep dive into exploring her theme 'Everything is Connected.'  The podcast begins with a quick mention of the passing of Queen Elizabeth. Irene shares her thoughts on England's national mourning.She talks a little about the practice of sharing feelings and thoughts in journaling.  There are many therapeutic benefits of journaling, and aspects of the process are demonstrated in Julia Cameron's process of morning pages.  Identifying as a mystic, Irene understands that mystics are those who experience a personal revelation from God that reveals the truth that the whole universe has a power behind it, and we are all loved and adored. At the age of 30, Irene underwent a life-changing experience, and one thing she subsequently realized was that our resistance to vulnerability causes separation from others. For 15 years, from age 31 onwards, Irene was part of an evangelical Christian church and eventually realized through a vision that doing the business of church was keeping her from her relationship with Jesus and from more fully walking in his way. She has expanded her spiritual landscape and explains that becoming more fully human is an ongoing process. "What do I have to offer? Who I am. That is it. That's all I have got," said Irene. "My vulnerability is my safest place. There is nothing to live up to and nothing to prove. I can just be." For more information about Irene, you can find her on Facebook under "Irene Purcell Art" and Instagram @irenepurcellart. Her website is https://www.irenepurcellart.com  Irene currently assists Louise Fletcher with her online art program, https://www.louisefletcherart.comWant to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.