A quick reminder: In season two of Human Together, we are taking a deep-dive into the topic of belonging. You can subscribe and listen here on Substack as well as on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Episodes release weekly.
About the Episode
Creativity does not often come up in conversations about belonging, but in this episode, Sarah talks with Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez (professional oboist and author of The Artist’s Joy) about how reconnecting to our creative identity (yes, all of us…) changes not only how we see ourselves but also how we relate with God and each other. They talk about widening the definition of creativity and handling competition. Merideth also offers some practical questions to reconnect with our creativity and the joy of making, whatever it is that we make.
Episode Notes
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
The Artist’s Joy: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Embracing Imperfection, & Loving Your Creative Life by Merideth Hite Estevez
Artists for Joy podcast with Merideth Hite Estevez
Eric Booth’s definition of creativity: “making things we care about”
Austin Kleon writes: “We aren’t nouns, we are verbs. Forget the nouns, do the verbs.”
Taylor Swift
“We create the road by walking.” - original source unknown (but not Sarah or Merideth)
Ann Kroeker - writing coach
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Connect with Merideth
Book: The Artist’s Joy: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Embracing Imperfection, and Loving Your Creative Life
Website: ArtistsforJoy.org
Instagram: @artistsforjoy
Podcast: Artists for Joy
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The Human Together podcast is hosted by Sarah E. Westfall and is produced and edited by Ben Westfall. The theme music is “Sit with Me,” written and performed by Sarah Scharbrough.
S2, E9: Creativity, Not Competition with Merideth Hite Estevez