by Cathy Jack Coupland | Dec 11, 2020 | Creativity, Personal Growth
The Inuit word Qarrtsiluni means to sit expectantly together in darkness, waiting for something to happen or ‘burst forth’. It encapsulates that strange, quiet period before a momentous event. It’s their way of honouring the whale, using this ritual...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Nov 20, 2020 | Inspiration, Personal Growth, Process
Routine: drill, practice, procedure, pattern. Ritual: ceremony, protocol, order, custom. Zen: the value of meditation and intuition. Even the most aspirational artist experiences challenges, so what exactly is it that gets you through your day?. That daily grind...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 28, 2020 | Creativity, Personal Growth
Now, this should be entertaining, because tech is definitely not my area of expertise or comfort. But slowly, slowly, catchy monkey has been my approach and it’s paying off – fingers crossed. This greasy tech pole has had me climbing and sliding. But...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Aug 7, 2020 | Inspiration, Personal Growth
‘Most of us fail to analyse the elements of time, yet that’s at the core of successful outcomes.’ Cathy Jack Coupland How many times have you seen a piece of work and secretly thought, ‘I had that idea, why didn’t I use it?’ The...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Apr 3, 2020 | Personal Growth
‘Run the risk. If it works out, happiness. If not, wisdom.’ Unknown Do I take the gamble? Do I risk the uncertainty? It might pay off; it’s unpredictable, but it might be about the best decision I ever made. I bet my bottom dollar, we’ve...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Mar 27, 2020 | Personal Growth
‘If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.’ Dr. Wayne W. Dyer Every day is a fresh start, a blank canvas to step forth again. Push away whatever happened yesterday, with a buoyant, sanguine attitude. It’s...
