The Zen Creator Podcast
The Zen Creator Podcast
John Hardy Bell
Dedicated to helping fellow creatives find the peace of mind to pursue their craft fearlessly and without abandon.
Episode #15: Where Is She? (Micro-Zen)
Have you ever spent way too much of your creative time waiting around for your muse to show up? In this quick episode, you'll find out that you're not alone! Music credits: Jahzzar: "Bodies" Lee Rosevere: "Decompress"
Jun 13, 2018
5 min
Episode #14: An Ode to the Blank Page (Micro-Zen)
A short reading in honor of the artist's constant companion and most enduring symbol of possibility: the blank page. Music credits: Jahzzar: "Bodies" Lee Rosevere: "Decompress"
Jun 4, 2018
3 min
Episode #13: Looking For A Creativity Life Coach? Hire An Eight-Year-Old
In this very special episode, I sit down with a remarkable eight-year-old who embodies the spirit of creativity and optimism that all of us are striving for. He also happens to be my son! Join Logan Bell and I as we discuss creativity and dream-building, as only an idealistic eight-year-old can approach the topic - with candor and much-needed simplicity. Music credits: Jahzzar: "Bodies"
Jun 1, 2018
18 min
Episode #12: Mindless Creativity (Micro-Zen)
The most inspired creative moments often occur when we are fixated on our project the least. Today's Micro-Zen is all about thinking less to create more. Music credits: Jahzzar: "Bodies" Lee Rosevere: "Decompress"
May 30, 2018
4 min
Ep #11: Ten Facts About Me - Pt. 1
In celebration of completing ten episodes, I wanted to get a little bit personal by sharing ten little-known facts about me. This episode will feature the first five, with the next five to come in part two. I hope you enjoy! Music credits: Jahzzar: "Bodies"
May 28, 2018
18 min
Episode #10: Being There Totally (Micro-Zen)
Living a life that is grounded in the present moment is incredibly important, yet too many of us struggle to achieve it. Today's Micro-Zen is all about my transition to present-moment living and how the practice can change your creative life (and your life in general) for the better. Music credits: Jahzzar: "Bodies" Lee Rosevere: "Decompress"
May 22, 2018
4 min
Episode #09: The Passion Trap
Today's episode is all about passion. We all know that passion is a vital component to achieving lasting personal and professional success, but can the pursuit of passion actually become detrimental? Can we become too reliant on it? And can that reliance end up doing more harm than good? Music credit: Jahzzar: "Bodies"
May 20, 2018
17 min
Episode #08: We Are (Micro-Zen)
There is a lot of talk these days about the law of attraction and its impact on our individual lives. But what about its impact on the world around us? Can our thoughts actually manifest our day to day circumstances? Today's Micro-Zen is a bit of a departure from my usual focus, but the message is really one that resonated with me, so I decided to share it with you. I hope you enjoy. Music credits: Jahzzar: "Bodies" Lee Rosevere: "Decompress"
May 17, 2018
6 min
Episode #07: The (Dreaded) Day Job
Balancing a day job with your creative pursuit can be tough. Sometimes it feels impossible. And while it's important to find that balance, there also may come a time when you have to take a risk for the sake of your creativity. I say that time is now. Music credit: Jahzzar: "Bodies"
May 15, 2018
15 min
Episode #06: Realize It's Play (Micro-Zen)
Is your creative passion merely a hobby that you only allow yourself to indulge in occasionally? If the answer is yes, listen to this and snap out of it! Music credits: Jahzzar: "Bodies" Lee Rosevere: "Decompress"
May 14, 2018
3 min
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