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Christine: Masculine energy is goal-oriented. Feminine energy lives in the ‘now’… I’m deficient in one.

Christine: Masculine energy is goal-oriented. Feminine energy lives in the ‘now’… I’m deficient in one.

There’s not enough time to be creative in all the ways that I aspire to be creative. I feel overwhelmed by ambition – by what turns out is an overabundance of masculine energy.  I found my flute when I was

Christine Bissonnette January 12, 2015February 7, 2015 Christine Bissonnette, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more

Sarah Mae Worden: Don’t be afraid of being an original

Sarah Mae Worden: Don’t be afraid of being an original

“Perfectionism isn’t the most efficient motivator… Mistakes have made great art, but for some reason no one wants to be the one making them.” About Sarah Mae Worden Raised in Richland, Washington but residing in Vancouver, Sarah is an aspiring Writer/Director

Creative Life Interview January 8, 2015February 6, 2015 dancer, director, Interview Series, writer Read more

Chasity St.Louis: I’ve never really been a “that’s good enough” person… at least not comfortably.

Chasity St.Louis: I’ve never really been a “that’s good enough” person… at least not comfortably.

“I almost have this naive faith in life at times, trusting that everything will be okay. It’s a string connecting me to some higher power, I’d like to think, helping me find purpose and keep trudging on.” About Chasity St.Louis

Creative Life Interview December 17, 2014February 7, 2015 Interview Series, writer Read more

Sarah: On Hidden Notes, Secret Twists and My Struggles with Perfectionism

Sarah: On Hidden Notes, Secret Twists and My Struggles with Perfectionism

When I was seven years old, I spent the better part of each weekend helping my mom drag pillowcases full of dirty clothes up the hill to the neighbourhood laundromat. It was one of the integral tasks that prompted my

Sarah Hager June 23, 2014February 7, 2015 Personal Stories by Creatives, Sarah Hager Read more
 

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Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

A Temenos Retreat Leader, Susan hosts retreats where women can connect through their story and their vision for the future. Visit her at her website: meetsusangibson.com

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Sonia Saikaley

Sonia Saikaley

Born and raised in Ottawa, Sonia Saikaley's first book, The Lebanese Dishwasher, co-won the 2012 Ken Klonsky Novella Contest. Her first collection of poetry, Turkish Delight, Montreal Winter, was published in 2012 and a second collection, A Samurai’s Pink House, is forthcoming. Visit her at her website: www.soniasaikaley.com

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