by Maxima Kahn | May 2, 2024 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity
I’ve come across this term “making marks” quite a few times recently as I’ve been dabbling more in the world of two-dimensional visual art. I’ve told you about my occasional forays this year into illustrated journaling, which has provided a fun and helpful entry point... 
by Maxima Kahn | Apr 17, 2024 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity, Soulful Living
The Sierra Poetry Festival was spectacular. The power and beauty of this offering blows me away. People pour their hearts and souls openly and with great care and artistry into words, sharing vulnerably their wisdom, their fears and failings, their faith and hope,... 
by Maxima Kahn | Feb 1, 2024 | Creative Sparks, Soulful Living
When you are confronted with a life-threatening illness as I was suddenly four months ago, it’s natural to reach for spiritual inspiration and timeless wisdom to help make sense of the road ahead. It was in that spirit that I felt drawn to re-read Teach Only Love: The... 
by Maxima Kahn | Sep 15, 2023 | Creative Sparks, Soulful Living
Don and I watched a gorgeous and incredibly moving and inspiring film called Pride. It’s about a small group of gay and lesbian activists in the UK, deciding to support Welsh miners who were on strike. So beautifully acted, scripted, directed. It’s a testament to the... 
by Maxima Kahn | Aug 17, 2023 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity
I’ve been thinking about how artists need to train like warriors. Or like athletes. Or like monks. I was inspired by one of Steven Pressfield’s excellent posts (https://stevenpressfield.com/2021/12/training-turning-pro/). If we want to become the best artists we...