When we got together for our interview Elisabeth Lewis Corley said, “Let’s just have a conversation.” And wow, did we ever. Elisabeth began by reading one of…… Read more “074: “Can we pay attention in a different way?” Questions, practice, and survival with poet and theatre artist Elisabeth Lewis Corley”
Tag: creativity tips
Running toward creativity (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 017)
Greetings, Soapboxers! This morning I ran a 14-mile trail race at Little River Regional Park in Durham. Running is one of the primary ways I connect with…… Read more “Running toward creativity (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 017)”
Map your dreams (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 015)
Greetings, Soapboxers! We’ve got a few more tricks up our sleeves before we close out this year, but I’d like to take a minute to look toward…… Read more “Map your dreams (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 015)”
Reclaiming creative identity after a loss (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 014)
Greetings, Soapboxers! I’m a nerd about dates. Birthdays, anniversaries. I generally love acknowledging these annual markers. A recent anniversary has me thinking about creative identity, loss and…… Read more “Reclaiming creative identity after a loss (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 014)”
You are still an artist (Cheryl Chamblee, ASBX blog post 013)
You are (still) an artist. If you haven’t thrown a pot in two years, you are still an artist. If you haven’t shown up to rehearsal since…… Read more “You are still an artist (Cheryl Chamblee, ASBX blog post 013)”
Writing the perfect MONKEY (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 012)
Greetings, Soapboxers! Earlier this month, several friends and collaborators gathered to read and hear the latest draft of my upcoming play, YEAR OF THE MONKEY. If you’ve…… Read more “Writing the perfect MONKEY (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 012)”
Bonus episode 002: Better together. A Creative Accountability Group debrief with Mara and Tamara
Curious about a Creative Accountability Group? A few of our participants share their takeaways from the 1st ASBX Creative Accountability Group at the opening of this episode!…… Read more “Bonus episode 002: Better together. A Creative Accountability Group debrief with Mara and Tamara”
Ask WHY to create opportunities for compassion (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 011)
(Join our next Creative Accountability Group, beginning July 31st.) Greetings, Soapboxers! Please raise your hand if someone has ever told you, “Don’t be so hard on yourself.” Y’all.…… Read more “Ask WHY to create opportunities for compassion (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 011)”
Join us for the summer Creative Accountability Group!
We are having such a tremendous experience with the first group, that we’ve scheduled another! Announcing the summer Artist Soapbox Creative Accountability Group Facilitated by Mara Thomas and…… Read more “Join us for the summer Creative Accountability Group!”
Take your work seriously (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 010)
Greetings, Soapboxers! Next week, Tamara and I are launching our first Creative Accountability Group. I can’t wait! I’m already inspired by the statement these artists have made…… Read more “Take your work seriously (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 010)”