Essays About Big Magic

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I wrote a song!

I can’t think of a better way to declare my artistic intent.

• 5 minute read

A Ticket To Nowhere

The power of rituals to affirm meaning in your life.

• 4 minute read

Mezzanines In Eternity

The moment the deepest waters in me changed direction.

• 5 minute read

Between The Sky And The Sea

Some thoughts on homesickness and finding home.

• 5 minute read

The Work Is Done

My litmus test for knowing when a project is finished.

• 3 minute read

Magic Is A Choice

And you don’t have to justify it to anyone!

• 2 minute read

Creative Friends

You don’t have to look far to find inspiring musicians, painters and poets in your world.

• 1 minute read

Curiosity And Courage

A challenging question to begin your new year.

• 3 minute read

Another Story About The Universe

Big Magic is everywhere, if you know where to look. Plus a new film I’ve made is now out!

• 2 minute read

The Professional Beginner

As we get older, it gets harder to be a beginner - but that is where the adventure lies!

• 2 minute read

What A Good Idea Feels Like

A good idea feels like a visitation and a chain reaction all at once!

• 3 minute read

A Story About The Universe

I believe that when you move towards your dreams, the universe will move with you. I see evidence of this everywhere.

• 4 minute read

On The Thermodynamics of Creativity

An important message for artists - your work will not exist by itself!

• 3 minute read

The Sacred Stage

Are you feeling creatively blocked? You might be thinking about your ideas all wrong.

• 4 minute read

It's Telling You What It Wants To Be

Thoughts on the creative process and letting the work tell you what it wants to be.

• 3 minute read