Comments on: How Meditation Helps the Creative Process

By: HOW PLAYING IT SAFE KILLS YOUR CREATIVITY | Personal - Maria Brophy

HOW PLAYING IT SAFE KILLS YOUR CREATIVITY | Personal - Maria Brophy — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:44:10 +0000

[...] came up, my creative floodgates were free-flowing. I had just returned all blissed-out from a writer’s meditation retreat and ideas and words poured out of me like a freaky, broken spigot. It was beautiful and [...]

By: Maria Brophy

Maria Brophy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:48:28 +0000

I have great memories of John Denver songs. Once while in Madrid, a local there was excited to meet someone who spoke English, and he had me singing John Denver songs all night! it was hilarious.

Meditation is part of my daily life. I feel a little off if I skip a day…..

By: Archan Mehta

Archan Mehta — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:03:39 +0000

You are one of a kind, Maria, otherwise you would not have written such an amazing post about your experiences with meditation. Fabulous! I encourage you to keep up the great work you are doing.

I don’t know why, but reading this (one of your older posts) reminded me of one of my heroes–the late, great John Denver. My intuition tells me you may have already come across some of his moving songs.

Unfortunately, Denver passed away years ago in a tragic plane crash.
Those of us who adored him felt almost as if we had lost a best friend. Your post reminded me of Denver and his musical genius because of your spiritual retreat in Colorado, the abode of Denver.

Although Denver appeared in several Hollywood movies and on TV shows too, I think he will be best remembered for his lyrics, songs.

Denver had a way of conveying complex ideas in simple language. Denver’s music pulled at your heart-strings, directly and without any pretensions. It would be great if you could buy one of Denver’s albums/CD and have your young son listen to the songs of Denver.
It’s a good idea to introduce our very young people to old and forgotten heroes. Sometimes, it helps to re-visit the past and help the new generation understand what a great time some of us have lived through. For me, Denver was like meditation itself–very soulful.

By: Why Artists need Support and a Recap of My Best Articles from 2009 | business of art - Maria Brophy

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:04:23 +0000

[...] HOW MEDITATION CAN HELP THE CREATIVE PROCESS [...]

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:21 +0000

I’ve been using meditation for over 30 years as a tool for myself and for clients. Meditation helps us become more clear and mindful. There
are not many things that meditation can’t improve. Nice post.

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:39 +0000

I loved that retreat so much! I’m going to do another one – because when I came back, I was in a blissful state that lasted about a week!!!! I need my fix!

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:43 +0000

Anita, wow, your book sounds interesting! I highly recommend these retreats with Susan Piver. I think there’s one in April in Colorado. She has others, too. Good luck and keep me posted on the book!

By: A.E.Smith

A.E.Smith — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:54:30 +0000

Well said Maria. It seems so long ago that we sat on that mountain high. I was fortunate to have been there with you and the other Rigden-writers. Can you believe the beauty that came form within it…the storm, the silence, the wisdom, the healing and most importantly the writing. Those experiences make this journey wild and alive! I see those huge swirling snow clouds in my minds eye and feel the vigor.

As for writing…I too have maintained the practice. Prior to the retreat I would sit for an hour…but found the shorter versions, two or three times a day, just as inspiring.

By: Anita

Anita — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:27:53 +0000

Thanks Maria I too am writing a book not about art but about bioidential hormones for women in their 30’s and have it a block. I think I will check out this retreat. Thank you for always sharing and being so personable and honest. Good luck with your book I’m sure it will be fabulous!

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:51:31 +0000

Lisa, thanks for reading. I wondered if people would get this article and even if it was appropriate for my readers – but ultimately I’d like to at least introduce this idea for those who have a mild interest in meditating and what it can do for you……