1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,440 ever feel like your creative well has just completely run dry? 2 00:00:03,440 --> 00:00:05,080 Like you've just, you've hit a wall? 3 00:00:05,080 --> 00:00:06,080 Totally. 4 00:00:06,080 --> 00:00:10,120 Well today, we are diving into the surprising connection 5 00:00:10,120 --> 00:00:12,320 between nature and creativity. 6 00:00:12,320 --> 00:00:13,160 Yeah. 7 00:00:13,160 --> 00:00:17,280 To help you tap into this hidden reservoir of inspiration. 8 00:00:17,280 --> 00:00:18,120 I love that. 9 00:00:18,120 --> 00:00:20,480 We've got some fascinating research for you today. 10 00:00:20,480 --> 00:00:21,320 Yeah. 11 00:00:21,320 --> 00:00:23,800 And trust me, it's not just about pretty scenery. 12 00:00:23,800 --> 00:00:25,920 No, it's definitely not just about pretty scenery. 13 00:00:25,920 --> 00:00:27,000 Yeah. 14 00:00:27,000 --> 00:00:29,160 You know, a lot of people think that, you know, 15 00:00:29,160 --> 00:00:31,680 they go out in nature and it's like, oh, look, a tree. 16 00:00:31,680 --> 00:00:33,000 Right, right. 17 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:34,800 But it's so much more than that. 18 00:00:34,800 --> 00:00:36,600 There's actually, there's real science. 19 00:00:36,600 --> 00:00:37,520 Okay. 20 00:00:37,520 --> 00:00:40,280 Backing this up, that being in nature 21 00:00:40,280 --> 00:00:42,360 actually changes how our brains function. 22 00:00:42,360 --> 00:00:43,680 Wow, okay. 23 00:00:43,680 --> 00:00:46,880 Which in turn, obviously then impacts how we think 24 00:00:46,880 --> 00:00:49,400 and how we process all the information around us. 25 00:00:49,400 --> 00:00:50,600 So it's not just anecdotal. 26 00:00:50,600 --> 00:00:51,440 This is like. 27 00:00:51,440 --> 00:00:52,260 No. 28 00:00:52,260 --> 00:00:53,100 Hard science. 29 00:00:53,100 --> 00:00:53,940 Hard science. 30 00:00:53,940 --> 00:00:56,120 I read about this one study where they sent people on, 31 00:00:56,120 --> 00:00:58,200 get this, a four day hike. 32 00:00:58,200 --> 00:00:59,040 Not bad, right? 33 00:00:59,040 --> 00:00:59,880 Not a bad gig, right? 34 00:00:59,880 --> 00:01:00,700 Sign me up. 35 00:01:00,700 --> 00:01:01,540 But here's the thing. 36 00:01:01,540 --> 00:01:05,000 Those hikers, they came back and they had like 37 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:08,680 significantly sharper creative thinking skills. 38 00:01:08,680 --> 00:01:09,520 Right? 39 00:01:09,520 --> 00:01:10,600 They were talking, like researchers were talking 40 00:01:10,600 --> 00:01:14,120 about like a 47% increase in their ability 41 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:17,040 to like come up with these really unique solutions. 42 00:01:17,040 --> 00:01:17,880 Interesting. 43 00:01:17,880 --> 00:01:19,160 In problem solving tasks. 44 00:01:19,160 --> 00:01:20,000 Wow. 45 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:22,440 Compared to the control group who, you know, 46 00:01:22,440 --> 00:01:24,040 sadly were stuck in the city. 47 00:01:24,040 --> 00:01:25,200 Yeah, poor things. 48 00:01:25,200 --> 00:01:26,040 Yeah. 49 00:01:26,040 --> 00:01:27,400 Stuck in the office, yeah. 50 00:01:27,400 --> 00:01:28,240 Pretty impressive. 51 00:01:28,240 --> 00:01:29,440 That is really impressive. 52 00:01:29,440 --> 00:01:31,280 And it all comes down to this concept 53 00:01:31,280 --> 00:01:33,240 called soft fascination. 54 00:01:33,240 --> 00:01:34,080 Oh. 55 00:01:34,080 --> 00:01:35,680 Have you ever, you know when you're walking through 56 00:01:35,680 --> 00:01:36,960 like even just a park? 57 00:01:36,960 --> 00:01:37,800 Yeah. 58 00:01:37,800 --> 00:01:39,520 And your mind just kind of starts to relax, 59 00:01:39,520 --> 00:01:40,360 it starts to wander. 60 00:01:40,360 --> 00:01:41,200 Yeah. 61 00:01:41,200 --> 00:01:42,020 But you're not bored. 62 00:01:42,020 --> 00:01:42,860 Right. 63 00:01:42,860 --> 00:01:43,700 You're just kind of like. 64 00:01:43,700 --> 00:01:44,520 Present. 65 00:01:44,520 --> 00:01:45,360 Present, yeah. 66 00:01:45,360 --> 00:01:47,000 But you're also not overwhelmed by everything. 67 00:01:47,000 --> 00:01:47,960 Yeah, yeah. 68 00:01:47,960 --> 00:01:49,600 That's soft fascination. 69 00:01:49,600 --> 00:01:51,960 And that's what allows essentially your brain 70 00:01:51,960 --> 00:01:55,400 to finally be free to make new connections. 71 00:01:55,400 --> 00:01:56,240 Interesting. 72 00:01:56,240 --> 00:01:58,120 So nature is kind of like a reset button. 73 00:01:58,120 --> 00:01:58,960 Exactly. 74 00:01:58,960 --> 00:02:00,240 For our overworked brains. 75 00:02:00,240 --> 00:02:02,360 Which let's face it, in today's world. 76 00:02:02,360 --> 00:02:03,200 Oh my gosh, yes. 77 00:02:03,200 --> 00:02:05,320 Our brains are going a mile a minute. 78 00:02:05,320 --> 00:02:06,160 Constantly. 79 00:02:06,160 --> 00:02:06,980 All the time. 80 00:02:06,980 --> 00:02:07,820 Yeah. 81 00:02:07,820 --> 00:02:08,760 So we need that reset. 82 00:02:08,760 --> 00:02:10,600 We need it so badly. 83 00:02:10,600 --> 00:02:14,120 And you know, just like different keys 84 00:02:14,120 --> 00:02:15,480 unlock different doors. 85 00:02:15,480 --> 00:02:16,320 Okay. 86 00:02:16,320 --> 00:02:18,760 Different types of natural environments I think 87 00:02:18,760 --> 00:02:22,160 seem to unlock different aspects of our creativity as well. 88 00:02:22,160 --> 00:02:23,000 Okay. 89 00:02:23,000 --> 00:02:23,820 How so? 90 00:02:23,820 --> 00:02:26,280 Well think about like the romantic painters. 91 00:02:26,280 --> 00:02:27,120 Okay. 92 00:02:27,120 --> 00:02:27,960 They were incredible. 93 00:02:27,960 --> 00:02:31,840 They were obsessed with these really vast, 94 00:02:31,840 --> 00:02:33,400 powerful landscapes. 95 00:02:33,400 --> 00:02:34,560 Like huge mountains. 96 00:02:34,560 --> 00:02:35,400 Oh yeah. 97 00:02:35,400 --> 00:02:37,480 Big storms, seascapes, that kind of thing. 98 00:02:37,480 --> 00:02:40,800 Like those dramatic Casper David Friedrich paintings. 99 00:02:40,800 --> 00:02:41,640 Yes. 100 00:02:41,640 --> 00:02:43,640 Where you've got like these tiny figures 101 00:02:43,640 --> 00:02:46,220 and they're just dwarfed by this like, 102 00:02:46,220 --> 00:02:47,600 immensity of nature. 103 00:02:47,600 --> 00:02:48,440 Exactly, exactly. 104 00:02:48,440 --> 00:02:50,160 And you can almost feel the emotion. 105 00:02:50,160 --> 00:02:51,240 That sense of awe. 106 00:02:51,240 --> 00:02:53,640 Yes, and they were tapping into something real. 107 00:02:53,640 --> 00:02:56,000 Studies show that mountains open landscapes, 108 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:58,720 so they trigger the sense of awe and wonder. 109 00:02:58,720 --> 00:03:02,440 Which actually allows our problems 110 00:03:02,440 --> 00:03:05,360 to feel smaller in comparison. 111 00:03:05,360 --> 00:03:07,320 Which is, I mean we could all use a little bit of that, 112 00:03:07,320 --> 00:03:08,160 right? Sure. 113 00:03:08,160 --> 00:03:09,000 Yeah. 114 00:03:09,000 --> 00:03:11,400 Yeah, so it's not just about like finding a pretty view. 115 00:03:11,400 --> 00:03:12,240 Right. 116 00:03:12,240 --> 00:03:13,800 It's about finding the right landscape, 117 00:03:13,800 --> 00:03:15,560 the right natural environment. 118 00:03:15,560 --> 00:03:16,400 Yes. 119 00:03:16,400 --> 00:03:17,640 That really resonates. 120 00:03:17,640 --> 00:03:18,480 Yes. 121 00:03:18,480 --> 00:03:21,200 With the kind of creative energy that you're looking for. 122 00:03:21,200 --> 00:03:22,040 Precisely. 123 00:03:22,040 --> 00:03:22,880 Interesting. 124 00:03:22,880 --> 00:03:24,560 Now let's compare that though to, 125 00:03:24,560 --> 00:03:25,880 let's say the impressionists. 126 00:03:25,880 --> 00:03:26,720 Right, yeah. 127 00:03:26,720 --> 00:03:30,520 Who, you know, they found their muse in gardens, 128 00:03:30,520 --> 00:03:33,520 in parks, in sort of these everyday scenes. 129 00:03:33,520 --> 00:03:34,360 Right. 130 00:03:34,360 --> 00:03:36,200 And their work feels very different. 131 00:03:36,200 --> 00:03:37,040 Yes. 132 00:03:37,040 --> 00:03:38,720 It feels much more intimate I think. 133 00:03:38,720 --> 00:03:39,920 Yeah, yeah. 134 00:03:39,920 --> 00:03:42,840 More about capturing like the subtle nuances 135 00:03:42,840 --> 00:03:43,800 of light and color. 136 00:03:43,800 --> 00:03:44,640 I can see that. 137 00:03:44,640 --> 00:03:47,400 Like it makes you wanna step right into a Monet garden. 138 00:03:47,400 --> 00:03:48,400 Yes, exactly. 139 00:03:48,400 --> 00:03:50,600 Right, so you can just imagine yourself there. 140 00:03:50,600 --> 00:03:51,440 Totally. 141 00:03:51,440 --> 00:03:52,760 And we can't forget about water. 142 00:03:52,760 --> 00:03:53,600 Yeah. 143 00:03:53,600 --> 00:03:55,240 I mean there's a reason why so many artists 144 00:03:55,240 --> 00:03:57,720 and writers, they're just drawn to oceans 145 00:03:57,720 --> 00:03:59,160 and lakes and rivers. 146 00:03:59,160 --> 00:04:00,280 Totally. 147 00:04:00,280 --> 00:04:04,120 There's just this slight, there's a very unique quality. 148 00:04:04,120 --> 00:04:04,960 Yes. 149 00:04:04,960 --> 00:04:06,280 To being near water, isn't there? 150 00:04:06,280 --> 00:04:07,120 Yeah, yeah. 151 00:04:07,120 --> 00:04:10,120 The sound of waves, the way the light plays on the surface. 152 00:04:10,120 --> 00:04:11,120 It's very calming. 153 00:04:11,120 --> 00:04:13,520 It's very calming, it's like almost hypnotic. 154 00:04:13,520 --> 00:04:14,720 Yeah, yeah. 155 00:04:14,720 --> 00:04:16,640 And it really allows us, I think, 156 00:04:16,640 --> 00:04:18,560 to tap into that flow state. 157 00:04:18,560 --> 00:04:19,440 Interesting. 158 00:04:19,440 --> 00:04:20,840 Which again is what we're all after 159 00:04:20,840 --> 00:04:22,280 when we're trying to be creative. 160 00:04:22,280 --> 00:04:24,280 And it's that flow state, like that's what 161 00:04:24,280 --> 00:04:25,720 we're really chasing, right? 162 00:04:25,720 --> 00:04:26,560 Yeah. 163 00:04:26,560 --> 00:04:29,640 That feeling of being totally immersed and absorbed. 164 00:04:29,640 --> 00:04:30,480 Totally. 165 00:04:30,480 --> 00:04:31,320 In that creative process. 166 00:04:31,320 --> 00:04:32,200 Engrossed. 167 00:04:32,200 --> 00:04:33,200 Yes. 168 00:04:33,200 --> 00:04:35,840 But what if, okay, what if you live in a city? 169 00:04:35,840 --> 00:04:36,800 Right. 170 00:04:36,800 --> 00:04:39,840 And you're miles from the nearest mountain or ocean. 171 00:04:39,840 --> 00:04:40,680 Yeah. 172 00:04:40,680 --> 00:04:42,200 Does that mean you're just out of luck? 173 00:04:42,200 --> 00:04:43,360 No, not at all. 174 00:04:43,360 --> 00:04:45,920 Actually one of the sources that we were looking at 175 00:04:45,920 --> 00:04:47,960 highlighted this really, I thought, 176 00:04:47,960 --> 00:04:49,560 surprising amount of inspiration 177 00:04:49,560 --> 00:04:51,440 that you can find in urban green spaces. 178 00:04:51,440 --> 00:04:52,280 Oh, okay. 179 00:04:52,280 --> 00:04:53,800 So even just a small park. 180 00:04:53,800 --> 00:04:54,640 Yeah. 181 00:04:54,640 --> 00:04:55,880 Or like a community garden. 182 00:04:55,880 --> 00:04:57,960 Even those small pockets of nature 183 00:04:57,960 --> 00:04:59,600 can still provide that dose. 184 00:04:59,600 --> 00:05:00,440 It's interesting. 185 00:05:00,440 --> 00:05:04,080 Oof, kind of nature that's needed 186 00:05:04,080 --> 00:05:05,440 to help reset your mind. 187 00:05:05,440 --> 00:05:07,400 So it's like hitting the reset button. 188 00:05:07,400 --> 00:05:08,240 Yes. 189 00:05:08,240 --> 00:05:10,880 Without having to like leave town necessarily. 190 00:05:10,880 --> 00:05:12,200 Exactly, exactly. 191 00:05:12,200 --> 00:05:14,760 And think about what you see in those urban spaces too. 192 00:05:14,760 --> 00:05:17,680 I mean, you have natural elements 193 00:05:17,680 --> 00:05:20,480 that are existing alongside these human-made structures, 194 00:05:20,480 --> 00:05:21,320 right? 195 00:05:21,320 --> 00:05:23,760 And that juxtaposition, that contrast, 196 00:05:23,760 --> 00:05:26,000 can actually be incredibly stimulating. 197 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:26,840 Interesting. 198 00:05:26,840 --> 00:05:28,120 To the creative mind. 199 00:05:28,120 --> 00:05:29,760 You know, imagine like, I don't know, 200 00:05:29,760 --> 00:05:32,280 a vine that's winding its way up a brick wall. 201 00:05:32,280 --> 00:05:33,120 Yeah, yeah. 202 00:05:33,120 --> 00:05:35,720 Or a flower pushing through a crack in the pavement. 203 00:05:35,720 --> 00:05:38,280 It makes you see these like familiar things, 204 00:05:38,280 --> 00:05:40,200 but in a totally new light, you know? 205 00:05:40,200 --> 00:05:41,640 It's like that saying constraints 206 00:05:41,640 --> 00:05:43,280 breed creativity, right? 207 00:05:43,280 --> 00:05:45,680 Sometimes those limitations can actually 208 00:05:45,680 --> 00:05:48,320 push us to think differently, to be more creative. 209 00:05:48,320 --> 00:05:49,400 Totally. 210 00:05:49,400 --> 00:05:51,640 And speaking of pushing boundaries, I mean, 211 00:05:51,640 --> 00:05:54,320 our sources highlighted some contemporary artists 212 00:05:54,320 --> 00:05:58,280 that are doing such amazing things with nature. 213 00:05:58,280 --> 00:06:00,880 Have you ever heard of Olafer Eliason? 214 00:06:00,880 --> 00:06:02,960 His work is incredible. 215 00:06:02,960 --> 00:06:03,800 Incredible. 216 00:06:03,800 --> 00:06:06,600 He creates these large-scale installations 217 00:06:06,600 --> 00:06:09,000 that incorporate things like light and water, 218 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:10,440 even weather patterns. 219 00:06:10,440 --> 00:06:11,400 Yeah, it's amazing. 220 00:06:11,400 --> 00:06:13,200 I was reading about this one installation 221 00:06:13,200 --> 00:06:16,880 where he created a giant indoor sun. 222 00:06:16,880 --> 00:06:17,720 Wow. 223 00:06:17,720 --> 00:06:20,480 Using just mist and colored lights. 224 00:06:20,480 --> 00:06:21,320 Whoa, wow. 225 00:06:21,320 --> 00:06:23,040 Can you imagine experiencing that? 226 00:06:23,040 --> 00:06:24,000 That would be incredible. 227 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:26,840 It literally like felt like you were bathed in sunshine. 228 00:06:26,840 --> 00:06:27,680 Wow. 229 00:06:27,680 --> 00:06:28,840 Even though you were inside a museum. 230 00:06:28,840 --> 00:06:30,000 Oh, wow. 231 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,840 That's amazing. 232 00:06:30,840 --> 00:06:31,680 Right. Yeah. 233 00:06:31,680 --> 00:06:34,040 And then you've got like Andy Goldsworthy, 234 00:06:34,040 --> 00:06:36,200 who creates those incredible sculptures. 235 00:06:36,200 --> 00:06:37,040 Yeah. 236 00:06:37,040 --> 00:06:39,680 Using only natural materials that he finds on site, 237 00:06:39,680 --> 00:06:43,040 like leaves, stones, ice, things like that. 238 00:06:43,040 --> 00:06:45,040 It's amazing, and they're temporary too, right? 239 00:06:45,040 --> 00:06:45,880 Yes. 240 00:06:45,880 --> 00:06:48,120 Which I think adds another layer to the art itself. 241 00:06:48,120 --> 00:06:48,960 Right, right. 242 00:06:48,960 --> 00:06:50,080 Because it's ephemeral. 243 00:06:50,080 --> 00:06:50,920 Exactly, yeah. 244 00:06:50,920 --> 00:06:52,440 Like it's there and then it's not. 245 00:06:52,440 --> 00:06:53,280 Yeah. 246 00:06:53,280 --> 00:06:57,120 His work speaks to that cyclical nature of things. 247 00:06:57,120 --> 00:06:57,960 Yes. 248 00:06:57,960 --> 00:07:00,360 You know, that constant process of creation and decay, 249 00:07:00,360 --> 00:07:02,400 which I think is actually kind of a good reminder 250 00:07:02,400 --> 00:07:03,240 for all of us. 251 00:07:03,240 --> 00:07:04,080 Totally. 252 00:07:04,080 --> 00:07:06,920 About the impermanence of, well, everything. 253 00:07:06,920 --> 00:07:07,960 Everything, right. 254 00:07:07,960 --> 00:07:10,040 And in a way, I think that's kind of a good lesson 255 00:07:10,040 --> 00:07:11,400 to be reminded of, right? 256 00:07:11,400 --> 00:07:13,160 Especially in our world today, 257 00:07:13,160 --> 00:07:15,160 where everything is so fast-paced. 258 00:07:15,160 --> 00:07:16,080 Oh my gosh. 259 00:07:16,080 --> 00:07:16,920 Yes, it's constant. 260 00:07:16,920 --> 00:07:18,080 Constantly connected. 261 00:07:18,080 --> 00:07:19,440 Yeah, right. 262 00:07:19,440 --> 00:07:23,080 We need those reminders to just like slow down. 263 00:07:23,080 --> 00:07:23,920 Yes. 264 00:07:23,920 --> 00:07:24,760 Yeah. 265 00:07:24,760 --> 00:07:25,600 Exactly. 266 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:28,320 So we've talked a lot about how nature can be 267 00:07:28,320 --> 00:07:31,240 this like amazing source of inspiration. 268 00:07:31,240 --> 00:07:32,080 Right. 269 00:07:32,080 --> 00:07:34,200 But what about, like flipping it, right? 270 00:07:34,200 --> 00:07:35,040 Okay, yeah. 271 00:07:35,040 --> 00:07:37,880 What about our responsibility to protect it? 272 00:07:37,880 --> 00:07:38,720 Yes. 273 00:07:38,720 --> 00:07:39,540 You know what I mean? 274 00:07:39,540 --> 00:07:40,380 Oh, 100%. 275 00:07:40,380 --> 00:07:44,280 Like to protect this thing that is giving us so much. 276 00:07:44,280 --> 00:07:45,440 Absolutely. 277 00:07:45,440 --> 00:07:47,160 And I think that's something that, 278 00:07:47,160 --> 00:07:49,080 I mean, even our sources were mentioning this, 279 00:07:49,080 --> 00:07:51,840 like there's this growing movement 280 00:07:51,840 --> 00:07:53,760 of environmental art and activism. 281 00:07:53,760 --> 00:07:54,960 Oh, interesting. 282 00:07:54,960 --> 00:07:59,000 Where artists are using their creativity 283 00:07:59,000 --> 00:08:01,680 to raise awareness about things like climate change, 284 00:08:01,680 --> 00:08:04,400 pollution, you know, all of those big issues. 285 00:08:04,400 --> 00:08:07,320 So it's not just about like painting a pretty landscape. 286 00:08:07,320 --> 00:08:09,600 It's about making a statement. 287 00:08:09,600 --> 00:08:10,440 Exactly. 288 00:08:10,440 --> 00:08:11,760 Yeah, and it goes even deeper than that. 289 00:08:11,760 --> 00:08:14,960 Like, you know, some artists are even incorporating 290 00:08:14,960 --> 00:08:16,800 sustainable practices. 291 00:08:16,800 --> 00:08:17,640 Right. 292 00:08:17,640 --> 00:08:19,280 Into how they create their work, 293 00:08:19,280 --> 00:08:20,960 their creative processes themselves. 294 00:08:20,960 --> 00:08:23,640 So like thinking about the materials they use 295 00:08:23,640 --> 00:08:26,640 and, you know, minimizing waste. 296 00:08:26,640 --> 00:08:27,680 Yes, exactly. 297 00:08:27,680 --> 00:08:31,160 And maybe even like choosing to create digital art 298 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:32,360 instead of physical art. 299 00:08:32,360 --> 00:08:33,680 Yeah, to lessen the footprint. 300 00:08:33,680 --> 00:08:34,520 Right. 301 00:08:34,520 --> 00:08:35,340 Exactly. 302 00:08:35,340 --> 00:08:36,400 To lessen their environmental impact. 303 00:08:36,400 --> 00:08:39,040 And several of the sources highlighted artists 304 00:08:39,040 --> 00:08:41,920 who are using like recycled materials, natural dyes, 305 00:08:41,920 --> 00:08:43,680 and other eco-friendly practices. 306 00:08:43,680 --> 00:08:44,520 I love that. 307 00:08:44,520 --> 00:08:47,000 Yeah, and I think it's just a really good reminder 308 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:50,120 that creativity and sustainability 309 00:08:50,120 --> 00:08:52,720 don't have to be at odds with each other. 310 00:08:52,720 --> 00:08:53,560 Yeah. 311 00:08:53,560 --> 00:08:54,400 You know what I mean? 312 00:08:54,400 --> 00:08:55,640 You can be inspired by nature. 313 00:08:55,640 --> 00:08:56,480 Yeah. 314 00:08:56,480 --> 00:08:58,720 And be mindful of its preservation. 315 00:08:58,720 --> 00:08:59,560 Totally. 316 00:08:59,560 --> 00:09:00,400 At the same time. 317 00:09:00,400 --> 00:09:01,920 It doesn't have to be one or the other. 318 00:09:01,920 --> 00:09:02,760 Exactly. 319 00:09:02,760 --> 00:09:03,680 And that kind of brings us back 320 00:09:03,680 --> 00:09:05,480 to that idea of mindfulness. 321 00:09:05,480 --> 00:09:06,320 Yeah. 322 00:09:06,320 --> 00:09:07,140 That we touched on earlier. 323 00:09:07,140 --> 00:09:07,980 Yes. 324 00:09:07,980 --> 00:09:08,820 Being present. 325 00:09:08,820 --> 00:09:11,160 Yes, mindfulness like when we're out in nature, 326 00:09:11,160 --> 00:09:13,640 but mindfulness in our creative process. 327 00:09:13,640 --> 00:09:14,480 Yes, absolutely. 328 00:09:14,480 --> 00:09:16,160 Mindfulness in our everyday lives. 329 00:09:16,160 --> 00:09:17,000 Yes. 330 00:09:17,000 --> 00:09:18,040 It's about being present. 331 00:09:18,040 --> 00:09:19,120 Being present. 332 00:09:19,120 --> 00:09:19,960 Paying attention. 333 00:09:19,960 --> 00:09:20,780 Yeah. 334 00:09:20,780 --> 00:09:21,840 Making conscious decisions. 335 00:09:21,840 --> 00:09:22,680 Yes. 336 00:09:22,680 --> 00:09:25,240 That really align with our values. 337 00:09:25,240 --> 00:09:28,260 And that sense of mindfulness connects directly back 338 00:09:28,260 --> 00:09:29,600 to that soft fascination. 339 00:09:29,600 --> 00:09:30,440 Yes. 340 00:09:30,440 --> 00:09:31,260 That we were talking about. 341 00:09:31,260 --> 00:09:32,100 Exactly, exactly. 342 00:09:32,100 --> 00:09:34,760 Right, where we're open to inspiration. 343 00:09:34,760 --> 00:09:35,600 Yeah. 344 00:09:35,600 --> 00:09:39,400 We're not overwhelmed by all the noise. 345 00:09:39,400 --> 00:09:42,240 It's like nature is a master class in mindfulness. 346 00:09:42,240 --> 00:09:43,080 Yeah. 347 00:09:43,080 --> 00:09:45,080 If we would all just slow down enough to notice. 348 00:09:45,080 --> 00:09:46,680 100%, yeah. 349 00:09:46,680 --> 00:09:49,680 We've been really diving deep into this idea 350 00:09:49,680 --> 00:09:54,160 of nature as this source of personal inspiration. 351 00:09:54,160 --> 00:09:55,280 Yeah. 352 00:09:55,280 --> 00:09:57,200 But you know one thing that I thought was really interesting 353 00:09:57,200 --> 00:09:58,800 in a lot of the research we looked at, 354 00:09:58,800 --> 00:10:01,960 was how it also highlighted the social aspect 355 00:10:01,960 --> 00:10:03,000 of connecting with nature. 356 00:10:03,000 --> 00:10:03,840 Yeah. 357 00:10:03,840 --> 00:10:05,400 So it's not just about, it's a good point. 358 00:10:05,400 --> 00:10:06,240 Yeah. 359 00:10:06,240 --> 00:10:07,280 Us as individuals. 360 00:10:07,280 --> 00:10:08,120 Totally. 361 00:10:08,120 --> 00:10:09,360 Going out into the wilderness, right? 362 00:10:09,360 --> 00:10:10,760 Right, right, exactly. 363 00:10:10,760 --> 00:10:13,720 It's about us as like a community. 364 00:10:13,720 --> 00:10:15,800 Think back to even just those urban green spaces 365 00:10:15,800 --> 00:10:16,640 we were just talking about. 366 00:10:16,640 --> 00:10:17,800 Right, yeah. 367 00:10:17,800 --> 00:10:20,520 They're not just like these little pockets of nature. 368 00:10:20,520 --> 00:10:24,680 You know, they become like these vibrant community hubs. 369 00:10:24,680 --> 00:10:25,520 Right. 370 00:10:25,520 --> 00:10:27,680 Where people just naturally gather and interact 371 00:10:27,680 --> 00:10:29,200 and even inspire each other. 372 00:10:29,200 --> 00:10:30,040 It's so true. 373 00:10:30,040 --> 00:10:32,640 Like just think about like the conversations 374 00:10:32,640 --> 00:10:34,720 that spark up on a hiking trail. 375 00:10:34,720 --> 00:10:35,560 Yes. 376 00:10:35,560 --> 00:10:37,960 Or like during a community garden work day. 377 00:10:37,960 --> 00:10:38,800 Oh, totally. 378 00:10:38,800 --> 00:10:42,960 You know, that shared experience can be like so powerful. 379 00:10:42,960 --> 00:10:44,200 Absolutely, yeah. 380 00:10:44,200 --> 00:10:48,320 Our sources even mention things like group art installations 381 00:10:48,320 --> 00:10:50,120 and nature-based workshops. 382 00:10:50,120 --> 00:10:50,960 Oh, wow. 383 00:10:50,960 --> 00:10:54,280 Even artists who gather for like open air sketching sessions 384 00:10:54,280 --> 00:10:55,920 you know, where they all go out together. 385 00:10:55,920 --> 00:10:56,760 Yeah. 386 00:10:56,760 --> 00:10:58,120 And I think there's just a very unique synergy 387 00:10:58,120 --> 00:11:01,160 that occurs when we create alongside others. 388 00:11:01,160 --> 00:11:02,000 Right, together. 389 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:05,120 And it's also drawn to that energy of nature. 390 00:11:05,120 --> 00:11:08,480 Yeah, it's like that feeling of shared inspiration. 391 00:11:08,480 --> 00:11:09,320 Yeah. 392 00:11:09,320 --> 00:11:11,480 You know, that like I see what you see kind of thing. 393 00:11:11,480 --> 00:11:12,320 Right. 394 00:11:12,320 --> 00:11:14,640 And it deepens the whole creative experience, I think. 395 00:11:14,640 --> 00:11:15,480 It does. 396 00:11:15,480 --> 00:11:18,000 And even if you're not like directly collaborating 397 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,120 on a project together. 398 00:11:19,120 --> 00:11:19,960 Yeah. 399 00:11:19,960 --> 00:11:21,920 Just being around other creatives. 400 00:11:21,920 --> 00:11:22,760 Right. 401 00:11:22,760 --> 00:11:26,400 Who also like find solace and inspiration in nature 402 00:11:26,400 --> 00:11:27,680 can be so motivating. 403 00:11:27,680 --> 00:11:28,560 Totally. 404 00:11:28,560 --> 00:11:30,000 It's encouraging, right? 405 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,840 It is, yeah. 406 00:11:30,840 --> 00:11:32,880 It reminds us that we're like part of something 407 00:11:32,880 --> 00:11:34,280 larger than ourselves. 408 00:11:34,280 --> 00:11:35,120 Right. 409 00:11:35,120 --> 00:11:36,240 This whole community of people. 410 00:11:36,240 --> 00:11:37,080 Yes. 411 00:11:37,080 --> 00:11:40,360 Who are finding that creative fuel in the natural world. 412 00:11:40,360 --> 00:11:43,520 Yeah, and the best part is like you don't have 413 00:11:43,520 --> 00:11:45,120 to be a professional artist. 414 00:11:45,120 --> 00:11:45,960 No. 415 00:11:45,960 --> 00:11:47,960 Or writer to tap into this. 416 00:11:47,960 --> 00:11:48,800 No, not at all. 417 00:11:48,800 --> 00:11:50,560 Like anyone can connect with nature 418 00:11:50,560 --> 00:11:51,960 and experience these benefits. 419 00:11:51,960 --> 00:11:52,800 Totally. 420 00:11:52,800 --> 00:11:55,720 Whether you're jotting down thoughts in a nature journal 421 00:11:55,720 --> 00:11:59,920 or arranging like found objects into a temporary sculpture. 422 00:11:59,920 --> 00:12:00,760 Yes. 423 00:12:00,760 --> 00:12:03,040 Or even just take a mindful walk 424 00:12:03,040 --> 00:12:04,360 and letting your mind wander. 425 00:12:04,360 --> 00:12:06,360 I mean, these are really simple acts, 426 00:12:06,360 --> 00:12:09,200 but they can spark creativity in any area of your life. 427 00:12:09,200 --> 00:12:09,800 Totally. 428 00:12:09,800 --> 00:12:11,760 I love, it's like, it's really just 429 00:12:11,760 --> 00:12:15,720 about bringing that sense of wonder and curiosity. 430 00:12:15,720 --> 00:12:16,240 Yes. 431 00:12:16,240 --> 00:12:17,240 To everything we do. 432 00:12:17,240 --> 00:12:17,920 Everything. 433 00:12:17,920 --> 00:12:18,680 And you know what? 434 00:12:18,680 --> 00:12:19,680 Sometimes it's like, you know, we 435 00:12:19,680 --> 00:12:21,240 think about going out into nature. 436 00:12:21,240 --> 00:12:21,760 Yeah. 437 00:12:21,760 --> 00:12:24,520 But sometimes it's like literally just bringing 438 00:12:24,520 --> 00:12:26,680 a little bit of nature in doors. 439 00:12:26,680 --> 00:12:27,200 Yes. 440 00:12:27,200 --> 00:12:28,240 It can make a world of difference. 441 00:12:28,240 --> 00:12:28,760 Totally. 442 00:12:28,760 --> 00:12:29,280 Yeah. 443 00:12:29,280 --> 00:12:33,520 And several sources talked about the benefits of houseplants 444 00:12:33,520 --> 00:12:35,400 and natural decor. 445 00:12:35,400 --> 00:12:35,920 Yes. 446 00:12:35,920 --> 00:12:38,200 Even just using like color palettes 447 00:12:38,200 --> 00:12:41,200 that are inspired by nature in your workspace. 448 00:12:41,200 --> 00:12:41,720 Right. 449 00:12:41,720 --> 00:12:43,280 You know, these might seem like really small, 450 00:12:43,280 --> 00:12:44,240 insignificant things. 451 00:12:44,240 --> 00:12:44,480 Yeah. 452 00:12:44,480 --> 00:12:45,680 But they can really impact. 453 00:12:45,680 --> 00:12:46,800 Your environment. 454 00:12:46,800 --> 00:12:47,320 Yes. 455 00:12:47,320 --> 00:12:48,680 Your mood, your creativity. 456 00:12:48,680 --> 00:12:49,200 Absolutely. 457 00:12:49,200 --> 00:12:49,680 Totally. 458 00:12:49,680 --> 00:12:53,000 It's about making that space feel connected, I think. 459 00:12:53,000 --> 00:12:53,520 Yes. 460 00:12:53,520 --> 00:12:54,400 To the natural world. 461 00:12:54,400 --> 00:12:57,440 Even if you are spending most of your time inside. 462 00:12:57,440 --> 00:12:57,920 Right. 463 00:12:57,920 --> 00:13:00,920 Giving you those subtle cues, those little reminders. 464 00:13:00,920 --> 00:13:01,520 Yes. 465 00:13:01,520 --> 00:13:02,400 Exactly. 466 00:13:02,400 --> 00:13:04,600 Of the beauty and the tranquility 467 00:13:04,600 --> 00:13:06,760 that exists outside of our walls. 468 00:13:06,760 --> 00:13:07,280 Right. 469 00:13:07,280 --> 00:13:07,800 Exactly. 470 00:13:07,800 --> 00:13:11,960 And you know, I find that even for me, 471 00:13:11,960 --> 00:13:15,000 I know when my desk is near a window 472 00:13:15,000 --> 00:13:16,800 and I can see trees out the window, 473 00:13:16,800 --> 00:13:20,880 I feel so much more creative than when I'm in a basement 474 00:13:20,880 --> 00:13:21,840 office or something. 475 00:13:21,840 --> 00:13:22,340 Right. 476 00:13:22,340 --> 00:13:22,840 Totally. 477 00:13:22,840 --> 00:13:26,760 So as we kind of wrap up this deep dive today, 478 00:13:26,760 --> 00:13:28,960 I think the takeaway is pretty clear. 479 00:13:28,960 --> 00:13:29,240 Yeah. 480 00:13:29,240 --> 00:13:29,800 Right? 481 00:13:29,800 --> 00:13:33,280 Whether you're an artist or a writer or just a human. 482 00:13:33,280 --> 00:13:33,760 Hang with. 483 00:13:33,760 --> 00:13:35,720 Living in the world today, like if you 484 00:13:35,720 --> 00:13:38,280 are trying to overcome a creative block 485 00:13:38,280 --> 00:13:41,400 or you are seeking fresh inspiration. 486 00:13:41,400 --> 00:13:41,840 Yes. 487 00:13:41,840 --> 00:13:44,000 Or you're simply looking to live a more 488 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:46,960 mindful and connected life, nature is calling. 489 00:13:46,960 --> 00:13:47,440 It is. 490 00:13:47,440 --> 00:13:48,160 It is. 491 00:13:48,160 --> 00:13:50,920 And it's not just calling out to us to receive its gifts. 492 00:13:50,920 --> 00:13:51,440 Right. 493 00:13:51,440 --> 00:13:53,800 It's also calling on us to protect and preserve. 494 00:13:53,800 --> 00:13:54,320 Yes. 495 00:13:54,320 --> 00:13:57,360 It's the very thing that gives us so much in return. 496 00:13:57,360 --> 00:13:58,160 Beautifully said. 497 00:13:58,160 --> 00:13:59,920 I think that is the perfect thought 498 00:13:59,920 --> 00:14:02,360 to leave our listeners with today. 499 00:14:02,360 --> 00:14:05,360 You know, we've explored a lot about how nature 500 00:14:05,360 --> 00:14:06,520 can inspire us. 501 00:14:06,520 --> 00:14:10,520 But how will you use your own unique creative energy 502 00:14:10,520 --> 00:14:11,800 to give back? 503 00:14:11,800 --> 00:14:12,480 I love that. 504 00:14:12,480 --> 00:14:13,400 To the natural world. 505 00:14:13,400 --> 00:14:15,840 Something to think about maybe on your next nature walk. 506 00:14:15,840 --> 00:14:16,360 Absolutely. 507 00:14:16,360 --> 00:14:19,400 Until next time, keep exploring, keep creating, 508 00:14:19,400 --> 00:14:21,120 and keep those deep dives going. 509 00:14:21,120 --> 00:14:21,680 Yes. 510 00:14:21,680 --> 00:14:24,440 Love it.