Happiness Comes in Waves – Ep 147

We need balance in life and art—it’s a little like the art of surfing, where momentum and constant adjustment help us navigate life’s unpredictabilities.

Wayfinding is all about making decisions in the moment to achieve better outcomes. This episode builds on the idea of finding your way as you go, emphasizing the importance of approaching creativity without fixed plans and allowing for surprise and wonder in your life and your work. When you embrace your uniqueness and authenticity, your vibe will shine through and you’ll make all sorts of amazing connections.

Taking small, intentional steps toward big dreams, and continuous art-making nurtures your creativity and authenticity. I encourage you to let go of the fear and create environments that resonate with your personal vibe and connect with others to lead to a more fulfilled life. Let’s transform your approach to art, life, and the pursuit of happiness.

Listen if you are interested in…

• How to navigate uncertainty in creativity [05:38]
• Embracing uncertainty fosters creativity [06:30]
• Wayfinding your path enhances your wellness [11:23]
• Measurement helps track your progress to living a life you love [15:05]
• Journaling as a motivational strategy [15:59]
• Expressing internal vitality leads to external connection [20:49]
• Art2Life grew from combining art and sailing [23:32]
• Creation fosters transformation and ease with uncertainty [29:03]

The art of wayfinding

Wayfinding is about navigating life and art without a fixed plan. It involves making mid-process decisions, which lead to better outcomes as more information becomes available. Wayfinding encourages us to let go of rigid expectations and embrace the journey with curiosity and wonder.

We need to overcome the fear of uncertainty. Approaching art—or life—without a set plan allows surprise, wonder, and curiosity to take the lead. Continuous engagement in art-making fosters momentum and interest, which in turn enhances discernment and intuition. Playing with your art helps you create more authentic, unique, and valuable pieces that mass-produced items can’t compare to.

The value of being true to yourself

Being unique and authentic is crucial for creating distinct, one-of-a-kind art. Authenticity in both art and life transforms your relationship with the unknown, leading to greater ease, energy, and alignment.

By nurturing creativity through play and experimentation, we can express ourselves more openly and genuinely, which in turn attracts like-minded individuals into our orbit and helps us build meaningful connections.

Start to take small, incremental steps towards achieving your big dreams. Leaning into this helps in visualizing the ultimate goal and makes the journey enjoyable and manageable.

Self-alignment will improve your personal well-being and help you create external connections with like-minded individuals.

Vitality and self-expression

Increased vitality and happiness are possible when you express yourself more openly and genuinely. Living life with a “vacation mindset” promotes wonder and inspiration, and allows you to turn those small ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences through intentional choices.

Measuring progress as a way to understand growth and improvement. Much like recording performances in fitness or looking back at past artworks to see development, keeping journals can track wellness indicators and milestones in both art and life. Starting to record and journal strengthens our connection to the present but also helps illuminate the path ahead.

Embrace the principles of wayfinding—presence, awareness, and learning to manage uncertainty and fear. You’ll feel increased energy and be able to live a more fulfilled life by consciously navigating your journey with greater ease and adaptability.

By riding the waves of life with authenticity and creativity, we can achieve balance and momentum, leading to a richer, more vibrant existence.

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