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Homeostasis as a Metaphor for the Creative Process

Episode 19 of the A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach podcast, hosted by Phil Svitek, titled "Homeostasis as a Metaphor for the Creative Process" was published on October 16, 2018 and runs 12 minutes.

October 16, 2018 ·12m · A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach

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Summary

An artist’s journey is a constant balancing act where s/he must overcome daily hurdles. The term homeostasis, which we learned in science class but probably have forgotten, is actually the perfect metaphor for this ongoing process as a creator. I (Phil Svitek) will explore what I mean by this and more importantly how it can benefit you in your work. I’ll also reference Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art which shares similar notions. Once you begin to understand this concept you can begin to master mental fortitude and unlock your passions that allow you to meet your muse everyday! That’s pretty powerful if you stop to think about it. So check it out! I also encourage you to write any comments or questions you may have so I can respond. PS: The definition of homeostasis is: any self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival. If homeostasis is successful, life continues; if unsuccessful, disaster or death ensues. The stability attained is actually a dynamic equilibrium, in which continuous change occurs yet relatively uniform conditions prevail. Can you guess how this ties back to an artist’s life before tuning into the episode? Even if you do, I promise there’s many take-aways you’ll gain. Full Transcript: https://philsvitek.com/homeostasis-as-a-metaphor-for-the-creative-process/ Apple Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-phil-svitek-podcast/id1211417581?mt=2  AfterBuzz Contact Page: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/contact-faq/#toggle-id-18  Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd-Q6qZNFcQ9MJLXMMpSCJcjPAq-5lepX  SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/phil-svitek  Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek  Google Podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGIwYWEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Ac7WjgaGaIAmc4nEZJFIY  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/a-phil-svitek-podcast Anchor: https://anchor.fm/phil-svitek  Phil’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek  Juliet’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/bonjourjuliet  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philsvitek 

Episode Description

An artist’s journey is a constant balancing act where s/he must overcome daily hurdles. The term homeostasis, which we learned in science class but probably have forgotten, is actually the perfect metaphor for this ongoing process as a creator. I (Phil Svitek) will explore what I mean by this and more importantly how it can benefit you in your work. I’ll also reference Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art which shares similar notions. Once you begin to understand this concept you can begin to master mental fortitude and unlock your passions that allow you to meet your muse everyday! That’s pretty powerful if you stop to think about it. So check it out! I also encourage you to write any comments or questions you may have so I can respond. PS: The definition of homeostasis is: any self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival. If homeostasis is successful, life continues; if unsuccessful, disaster or death ensues. The stability attained is actually a dynamic equilibrium, in which continuous change occurs yet relatively uniform conditions prevail. Can you guess how this ties back to an artist’s life before tuning into the episode? Even if you do, I promise there’s many take-aways you’ll gain.

Full Transcript: https://philsvitek.com/homeostasis-as-a-metaphor-for-the-creative-process/

Apple Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-phil-svitek-podcast/id1211417581?mt=2 

AfterBuzz Contact Page: http://www.afterbuzztv.com/contact-faq/#toggle-id-18 

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd-Q6qZNFcQ9MJLXMMpSCJcjPAq-5lepX 

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/phil-svitek 

Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek 

Google Podcast: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy82ZGIwYWEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Ac7WjgaGaIAmc4nEZJFIY 

Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/a-phil-svitek-podcast

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/phil-svitek 

Phil’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek 

Juliet’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/bonjourjuliet 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philsvitek 

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