It’s day #33 of my year long dance party, woooohhhhooooo!
I made a commitment to dance every day for 1 year in order to activate my creativity daily for juicy and full expression in my life and business.
I moved to the SF Bay Area almost 5 years ago after leading yoga teacher trainings over-seas. i have been very focused on building my business skills by studying everything i can get my hands on in regards to marketing, sales, branding, video, copy-writing…. blah blah blah. Yes, all of this important yet i found myself disconnected from my creativity. i am excited to take my business success to the next level now that i have systems and strategies that are foundational for a successful business (more on this later.) I have gotten a lot of push back for different communities and friends that are illustrating long held limiting beliefs like:
“you cannot be spiritual and successful”
“you should not charge for your skills as a healer/artist/teacher”
“sales and marketing are sleazy”
“your website makes you look like a charlatan”
In the last few months i have been speaking a LOT about my desire to empower holistic professionals to make a living doing what they love. I want to make a difference in the world by motivating healers, artists, and educators to end the “struggling healer” cycle and the banishing the “starving artist” story.
So you may be wondering….. what does this have to do with dancing?
All of the information i have gathered about business is only helpful if i find the way that it best serves my community and resonates with my message and mission. There have been many times i have fallen on my face in the last few years in seeking the place of authenticity in bridging business + spirituality + creativity.
Dancing gives me the freedom to express myself and move without concern for getting it right or what it looks like. It allows me to move energy, to experiment, to explore, to express, to playfully find the place of deep connection to my power, my passion, and my mission.
I find myself dancing more… playing more… exploring more outside of the “dancing time” i set aside each day. it feels delicious and is awakening my unstoppable, creative, and courageous self. mmmmmmmhhhhmmmmmmm.
Tell me in the comments how do you activate your creative spark daily?
I love to dance, too! It’s such a great energy and mood lifer and I can do it almost anywhere! Thank you for the reminder to Christel. I’m going to put on some music right now! 🙂
Annie,
Dancing is so powerful. I am sure sensuality is an important part of your work with women in welcoming in a loving relationship.
all love,
christel
I caught Cher on the Today show this morning. We’re both in our 60’s and look GOOD! I was singing and dancing along with Cher’s performance! Really love the idea of a daily dance party to fuel the creativity…think I’ll borrow that to inspire me!
Thanks, Christel!
Mary,
YAY! I am happy this sparks your creativity. i am always inspired by you and your work as the writing mentor. 🙂
all love,
christel arcucci
I love the idea of a daily dance party! I’ll bet it isn’t hurting your fitness either. Sounds like something I should be doing.
My way of activating my creative spark is to paint pottery once a week. Since I do electronic art every day for a living this physical expression of art gives me a great jolt in the creativity every week. AND I’ve developed a whole posse of friends that join me in this activity.
Kimmer Sue,
Dancing daily is a great way to deepen my creativity and the mind-body connection and stay fit at the same time. WIN all around. 😉
I love the idea of a daily creativity practice! What sparks my creativity – time in nature, hikes, and yes turning up the stereo and dancing 🙂
I say Yes to dancing Christel! I love that you are doing this. Just this morning I played house music while taking a shower and danced in the shower. It was great. I love what you are doing and that you are breaking beyond the limiting beliefs to help creative types and healers be prosperous doing what they do best. Cheers to you!, Linda