by Maxima Kahn | Mar 30, 2023 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity
Making art is a profoundly good thing to do with your time. It makes our world a better place. Yet almost all artists struggle with doubt about whether what they are doing is worthwhile. Many of us have also been told that when we are making art, we’re doing... 
by Maxima Kahn | Feb 14, 2023 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity
In January, I decided to take on the challenge of writing every day for ten minutes for a month. My creative schedule for years has been four days a week for two or more hours at a time. I keep this schedule religiously, and it works well for me. So, why did I take on... 
by Maxima Kahn | Aug 24, 2022 | Creative Sparks, Dream Creation, Inspired Creativity, Soulful Living
My friend Curt died a couple of weeks ago. I learned about it on Facebook and was stunned. Curt was a heart-centered, caring soul and helped me in many ways over the years. He was a person I could trust to be honest, authentic, and to listen deeply. He could also be... 
by Maxima Kahn | Jul 27, 2022 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity, Soulful Living
I am late to the party when it comes to podcasts. For years, people would recommend them, and I would think, “I don’t have time for that.” But lately I’ve discovered good ways to fit them into my week and the benefits of listening. I’ve discovered the joy of... 
by Maxima Kahn | Jun 29, 2022 | Creative Sparks, Inspired Creativity, Soulful Living
I have been keeping a journal since I was nine years old. And I’ve been writing poems and stories at least as long. I memorized my first poem—“Little Tree” by e.e. cummings—when I was 11 because I wanted to be able to partake of the magic of reciting a poem. Writing...
