Expressing creativity in your own way and being okay with imperfection with Natasha Olaniyan
Natasha Olaniyan, author of How to Meditate with Inky Pathways, is a therapeutic artist and life coach. With a lifelong interest in the mind, body, and spirit, she supports the well-being of others by combining a wide variety of natural healing methods and spiritual practices with art. Listen in as we chat about making creativity accessible, choosing creativity as a form of self-care, slowing down to hear your intuition, and more!
Who is Natasha Olaniyan?
Author of How to Meditate with Inky Pathways, Natasha Olaniyan, is a therapeutic artist and life coach. With a lifelong interest in the mind, body, and spirit, she supports the well-being of others by combining a wide variety of natural healing methods and spiritual practices with art.
Natasha brings a unique perspective and valuable insights to using art as therapy following her own experience of becoming critically ill after the birth of her second child. She also suffered from PTSD and struggled with coherent speech for a long time.
Inky Pathways is a therapeutic art book that combines the benefits of art and meditation. It features an immersive process that helps readers clear their minds, silence their inner critic, and alleviate stress and anxiety. What’s great is no art skills are required. It’s an art form that isn’t rushed or forced but explored and observed. Serving as the ideal creative starting point to relax and quieten the mind.
More From The Episode . . .
[4:48] - Natasha's origins with creativity and art, the story behind Inky Pathways
[7:15] - Making creativity accessible in our lives, stepping in and losing yourself
[11:20] - Choosing creativity as a form of self-care and weaving it into your life
[15:08] - Being a perfectionist and coming out of the dark years stronger
[18:33] - Rethinking how to express creativity and appreciating imperfection
[23:57] - Slowing down and listening to your intuition
[27:30] - Choosing what you value and finding happiness in what you do
[30:07] - How do you put yourself first? A morning routine and having a form of creativity
[32:11] - Doing little steps to explore what you like and enjoying and what calls to you
[36:19] - Getting inspired on a day-to-day basis and the beauty of being intentional every day
Quotes
“Creativity doesn’t have to be that traditional paintbrush…You don’t have to do creativity for a purpose. It doesn’t have to be gift that you are going to give somebody. It doesn’t have to look good. It is just freedom to explore something that you might enjoy.” - Natasha Olaniyan
Affirmation
I hear my inner voice and take the necessary steps to express what’s mine to create
Writing Prompt
What creative activities bring me the most joy? How can I put myself in a joyful, creative flow more often?
Resources
Download this free Inky Pathways printable Natasha created just for you!
Inky Pathways* by Natasha Olaniyan
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