How to Cook: A Massive Noob’s Guide
Hello, it has been some time since I have posted to this blog and I suppose, unless something changes (not impossible) it is fair to say that Rebel Zen as a concept has been ‘put … Read more
Posts in Category ‘creativity’
The Wood Chipper Technique Vs. The Charcuterie Approach to Creativity
When it comes to creativity I often think about how the usual dream creatives have about making art is to use a traditional French food approach vs. a machine-driven approach at factory scale. What I … Read more
Creative Inspiration: 3 Powerful Ways To Stay Motivated And Keep Your Artistic Expression Flowing
For many years I have been “making art” – writing, music and now, visual art – and I am lucky in that it is rare for my creative inspiration to run dry. When it does, … Read more
The Fridge Mechanic’s Guide To The Galaxy
(Or “The Art of Subtly Communicating the Non-obvious Value of Art”) Unlike my friend Paul, I would be a terrible person to phone up should you be in need of some kind of fridge repair service. … Read more
The only one who can stop you is you
So last night, kids safely asleep, I drew a suitcase. First, I wiped down the kitchen table. Then I made a cup of tea. Then I got out my shiny new Christmas presents from my … Read more
Rebel Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
2017 has been a very creative year for me, I have made some great music – but surprisingly, my creative muscles have also been busy grinding away at odd topics like motorcycle repairs and other … Read more
4 Steps To Claim Your Creative Power
Often the the pressures of the world and our own Monkey Minds conspire to leave us feeling disconnected from our creative power. It happens to all of us – here’s a quick video about how … Read more
3 Common Mindsets That Block Your Creative Genius
Over time I have noticed that these 3 common mindsets tend to hold us creative types back from unleashing our creative genius upon the world. I have to admit that these issues sometimes affect me … Read more
7 Ways To Turbo Charge Your Creative Powers
There are many things that turbo-charge my creativity, filling me with an indefatigable itch to create. Some of them are external events that shift something in me that gets me off the couch and up … Read more
11 Steps To Creative Success: The Two Year Playbook
Us creative types need some kind of map AKA playbook. This blog post shows you how. Like so many creative people, I have always had the horrible problem of completing losing focus about every thirty … Read more