Colette Lafia: Art as Prayer~The Creative Process as a Path to the Divine

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Made to Make Podcast, host Shannon Grissom talks with spiritual director and author Colette Lafia about the powerful connection between creativity and spirituality. Together they explore how creativity can become more than a skill or hobby—it can be a sacred practice that connects us with the divine.Colette shares how creative expression can deepen self-awareness, nurture our inner lives, and help us cultivate a meaningful relationship with ourselves, others, and something greater. From simple rituals like lighting a candle before beginning creative work to free-writing exercises that unlock inspiration, this conversation offers practical ways to bring intention, gratitude, and spiritual awareness into your creative process.Drawing from insights in her books Comfort and Joy, Seeking Surrender, The Divine Heart, and Leaving the Shore, Colette encourages creators to see their work as an ongoing dialogue—one that invites curiosity, openness, and trust.If you’re an artist, writer, maker, or anyone seeking deeper meaning in the creative process, this episode will inspire you to embrace creativity as a sacred path.✨ In this episode we discuss: • Creativity as a sacred act and spiritual discipline • How artistic materials and mediums can become teachers • The connection between contemplative practices and creativity • Free writing exercises to unlock inspiration • Simple rituals to bring intention and presence to creative work • Maintaining creative energy and nurturing the inner artistSupport the showPlease like, subscribe and share! For more information and to connect with us visit PainterlyLife.com