How to stay creative throughout the (ENTIRE) year, with Jacqueline Suskin (Ep 79)

Creative Culture with Steve Ramsey

A Year in Practice is available here: https://amzn.to/3NdFJp0

Jacqueline's website: https://www.jacquelinesuskin.com/

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Jacqueline Suskin, a prolific poet and writer, discusses her work and the importance of poetry in human culture. She shares her experience running Poem Store, where she writes personalized poems for people on the spot. Jacqueline emphasizes the need for vulnerability and authenticity in creative expression and explores the impact of seasons on creativity.

Her latest book, A Year in Practice, offers techniques and prompts to guide creative individuals throughout the year. In this conversation, Jacqueline Suskin discusses the importance of reconnecting with the earth and recognizing our connection to it. She emphasizes the need to disconnect from technology and spend time in nature. Jacqueline also encourages people to approach poetry with a sense of curiosity and to use it as a healing practice. She provides tips for writing poetry and emphasizes the value of sharing one's work. She concludes by discussing the need for poetry in today's world.

Takeaways: • Poetry is a powerful form of self-expression that allows for exploration of the macro and micro aspects of life. • Writing poetry for oneself can be a valuable practice, but sharing it with others can create a deep connection and resonance. • Creativity and inspiration can come from various sources, including other poets' work and the natural world. • The seasons can have a profound impact on creativity, with each season offering its own rhythm and energy. Reconnecting with the earth and recognizing our connection to it can provide a sense of wholeness and vitality. • Taking time to disconnect from technology and spend time in nature can help us find depth and clarity in our lives. • Writing poetry can be a healing practice that allows us to express our emotions and experiences in a unique and creative way. • Sharing our poetry with others can be a powerful and rewarding experience.