by Maxima Kahn | Jul 16, 2020 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity, Soulful Living
I have wrestled with self-doubt most of my life. I don’t remember a time when it wasn’t there. Of course, there are plenty of moments when it’s not there. But so often, there is that nagging feeling that I am not enough. Self-doubt is a painful... 
by Maxima Kahn | Jun 11, 2020 | Creative Sparks, Soulful Living
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” —Martin Luther King, Jr. The world is in flames. We see that it is burning. We cannot simply go on the way we have, pretending it will all be alright, pretending we can live our lives in... 
by Maxima Kahn | May 28, 2020 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity, Soulful Living
Inspired by Responsibility I have been playing, lightly, this month with the idea of responsibility in my creative work. Asking the question: To what and whom am I responsible in my art? Or, for what and whom am I responsible in my art? That might sound paradoxical,... 
by Maxima Kahn | May 12, 2020 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity, Soulful Living
Last week my Artist’s Way class had their graduation celebration. I want to share with you something that came out of that which feels vital for us all. The celebration, on Zoom, was beautiful, moving and joyful, with deep reflection and sharing of art work that the... 
by Maxima Kahn | May 7, 2020 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity, Soulful Living
“The world may end. You’re right. But that’s not a reason to be scared. None of us know what will happen. Don’t spend time worrying about it. Make the most beautiful thing you can. Try to do that every day. That’s it. You know? What are you working for, posterity? We... 
by Maxima Kahn | Apr 16, 2020 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity
. . .even when you’re busy or it feels really hard Last month I offered my patrons on Patreon the challenge to spend ten minutes a day making art. I took on the challenge too. Just ten minutes, but every day. I gave them a blank calendar for the month to track the...