“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” —Shunryu Suzuki, Zen teacher When making art, beginning can often feel like the most vulnerable part. The beginning is the space of unlimited possibilities…and total emptiness. There can be fear and anxieties present in our minds. How do we respond to…
What is the key to following through with your creative projects and ideas? Continue to show up! Artist, Rev. Jeniffer Hutchins joins “Creative Spirit” host, Rev. Maggie Oman Shannon, for a lively discussion on Creativity and Perseverance. Let’s face it, life can get real busy, real fast. It takes dedication, perseverance and a bit of…
Ready for a good read? Unity Arts Ministry’s summer book pick is Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. Book Jacket: “Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share…
I often get inspired by memes that are shared on the internet. You’ve probably seen the “digital posters” with messages that people share on Facebook. The one that grabbed my attention this week was a quote by Abraham Maslow that stated, “Almost all creativity involves purposeful play.” This got me thinking of the importance of…
The Creative Spirit and Prayer: Aligning With Spirit Within Originally aired on Unity Online Radio, Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Description: An artist, writer, teacher, and soon-to-be Unity minister, Jeniffer Hutchins is currently in her third year of ministerial school and will be graduating in June. Jeniffer has a degree in art education and has worked as an…
This short video outlines 3 simple steps to creating a hand crafted Mandala. Put on some of your favorite music and doodle away. Allowing yourself to be present to this creative process can be a relaxing, meditative experience.
In this Mother’s Day video titled “Nature of the Divine: God as Mother, Nurture” (put out by Unity Worldwide Ministries), a quote by Unity co-founder Myrtle Fillmore is shared that expresses spiritual Truth: “You represent the feminine aspect of God as you nurture another.” The Divine Feminine is a creative, nurturing aspect of the Divine…
I have a tagline that I use in my work to let others know what I do. Next to my name reads: Unity Minister, Q Coach and Artist of Life. It took quite a while for me to claim the term “Artist”, even though I am a creative soul. In fact, I believe that we…