James McCrae: Why We Need the Art of YOU

Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

Tami Simon

Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality

4.6 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2024

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Where does creativity come from? How do we uncover our authenticity and deepest expression in a society that would have us cover it up to fit in? What is the connection between creativity and healing? Join Tami Simon in conversation with poet, artist, and author James McCrae as they discuss these questions, the role of the artist today, and his new book, The Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity. A wonderful listen for creatives of every type and anyone who's ever had the thought, "I'm not creative," Tami and James talk about the courage to choose authenticity; the magnetic nature of vulnerability; creativity as a spiritual path; intuition as a portal to the invisible dimensions; emotion: the energy that fuels creativity; shadow work and the "creative purge"; the yin and yang of creativity; cultivating the soil; giving your ego the appropriate job; the metaphor of the sunflower; listening: the first stage of creativity; social media, art, and technology; viral ideas and the origination of the term meme; curiosity and the spirit of exploration; and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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0:00.0	Hello, friends. My name's Tammy Simon and I'm the founder of Sounds True, and I want to welcome you to the Sounds True podcast, Insights at the Edge.
0:12.0	I also want to take a moment to introduce you to Sounds True's new membership community and digital platform.
0:18.9	It's called Sounds True One.
0:21.7	Sounds True One features original, premium, transformational docu series, community events,
0:29.0	classes to start your day and relax in the evening, special weekly live shows,
0:36.0	including a video version of Insights at the Edge with an after-show
0:41.3	community question and answer session with featured guests. I hope you'll come join us, explore,
0:48.6	come have fun with us, and connect with others. You can learn more at join.soundstrue.com.
0:56.4	I also want to take a moment and introduce you to the Sounds True Foundation, our nonprofit
1:02.0	that creates equitable access to transformational tools and teachings.
1:08.5	You can learn more at SoundsTrueFoundation.org. And in advance, thank you for your support.
1:15.6	Welcome to Insights at the Edge. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, my guest is James McCrae.
1:23.6	James is an author, poet, and teacher who empowers creators to live with purpose
1:30.7	and turn imagination into reality. He's a meme artist and a creative strategist based in
1:39.5	Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of Eastern philosophy to modern life
1:48.7	with humor and candor. He's the author of the book, Shit Your Ego Says, and Had a Laugh in
1:58.1	Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis, which is a book of poetry and memes. had a laugh in ironic amusement during your existential crisis,
2:01.6	which is a book of poetry and memes about leaving your comfort zone to embrace the unknown.
2:09.6	James McCrae is also the author of a new book from Sounds True.
2:15.6	It's gorgeously written and tremendously inspiring. It's called
2:21.2	The Art of You, the Essential Guidebook for reclaiming Your Creativity. James, welcome.
2:29.2	Tammy, thanks for having me. I'm so pleased and honored to be here with you today.
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