In today's episode of The Creative Life I talk with Ora Nadrich about mindfulness and the creative process. Ora Nadrich is founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking, and author of Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity and the groundbreaking book, Says Who? How One Simple Question Can Change the Way You Think Forever. A certified life coach and Mindfulness teacher, she specializes in transformational thinking, self-discovery, and mentoring new coaches as they develop their careers. Her work has been featured in Women's Health Magazine, Reader's Digest, Fast Company, Success Magazine, Psychology Today, and many more.
In this episode, we cover:
- 4:23 - The practice of being present
- 5:04 - The open mind research
- 7:16 - Being your authentic self
- 9:01 - Finding your own creative voice
- 9:42 - Jumpstarting your creativity with mindfulness
- 10:20 - Thinking with a clear mind
- 11:42 - Transcendental Meditation
- 13:24 - Thoughts like clouds
- 14:06 - Focusing on the breath
- 15:50 - Quieting of the mind
- 16:04 - The monkey mind
- 17:06 - The creative process
- 19:53 - Follow your bliss
- 28:24 - Everyday is a new beginning
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Tools: Calm, Headspace
- Book: John Cabot-Zinn
- Album: Gregorian Chants
- https://www.oranadrich.com/
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