by Maxima Kahn | Jan 9, 2019 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity, Soulful Living
Year of creativity This past year, with the help of some money from my father, who passed away in 2016, I gave myself a huge gift. I cut back my teaching hours by half and poured myself into my writing life. I taught only two short workshops and mainly worked with... 
by Maxima Kahn | Nov 29, 2018 | Creative Sparks, Dream Creation, Inspired Creativity, Soulful Living
“For writers and artists, the ability to self-reinforce is more important than talent.” – Steven Pressfield Being able to validate yourself as an artist is so important to your ability to keep creating and enjoying it—and so up for me lately—that I just had to write... 
by Maxima Kahn | Oct 9, 2018 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity, Soulful Living
I had a beautiful aha moment while dancing the other night. I’ve been in a challenging time lately. (Who hasn’t?) There has been a pause in the usual flow of my work and creativity. The gods or my own spirit have conspired to create a reset for me. It’s uncomfortable,... 
by Maxima Kahn | Jul 31, 2018 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity
Do you have any projects in the closet waiting to be born? I have set out to write a book that I have been wanting to write for a few years. And, I am running into a lot of fear and diversionary tactics. Sound familiar? Here’s what I’m doing to get myself... 
by Maxima Kahn | Jul 19, 2018 | Creative Sparks, Dream Creation, Inspired Creativity, Soulful Living
“In each life there comes at least one moment which, if recognized and seized, transforms the course of that life forever.” — Ralph Blum, The Book of Runes I have reached the point of no return. I have come to the edge of a cliff and I have to jump. Have... 
by Maxima Kahn | Jul 12, 2018 | Creative Sparks, Dream Creation, Inspired Creativity, Soulful Living
I am pursuing the great driving dream of my life: To be a great artist and touch the lives of thousands of people with my creations. How painful this dream has been! How much drive and longing and push and disappointment. How much invisibility and slow growth. Yet...