The School of Creative Magic with Jamie Ridler
The School of Creative Magic with Jamie Ridler
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My Life is My Studio (eps 5) - Devotion in Practice: Art, Aging, and DJ Magic
Hey there! In this video, I'm opening up about my creative devotion over the past 18 months.. It's been quite an adventure: from launching the school and a new yearlong program to learning how to DJ! All of this has me thinking about the intersection of creativity, aging, and growth!
I'm also super excited to tell you more about our first ever symposium: The Crone Conversations. It will feature recorded interviews and DJ mixes by older women, culminating in a class to discuss and explore our own experiences of and feelings about aging.
In this video, I also share with you a technique that I learned in the theatre that is so helpful when looking for that sweet spot of truth and imagination. It's a perspective that's changed everything for me, and I hope it inspires you too.
🎵 Save the dates for these upcoming events:
Crone Conversations Symposium: September 17-22, 2024
Crone Conversations Class: October 2024
The Studio: Your Year of Creative Magic (2025)
Devotion: Winter 2025
The Studio wait list is open: theschoolofcreativemagic.com/the-studio-2025
The Devotion wait list is open: theschoolofcreativemagic.com/devotion
Want to stay in the loop about everything? Join our mailing list for more creative magic! You'll gain immediate access to our school library. It's rich with inspiration and resources! www.theschoolofcreativemagic.com
Can't wait to connect with you all and continue this journey together.
Remember, your life is your studio, and you are an artist. I believe in you!
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PO Box 72054
1630 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4C 1H6
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My Life is My Studio eps 4 Learning from Your Art
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How can we gain from assessing without putting the inner critic in charge? As I am deep in my own season of artistic devotion, learning to DJ, I'm thinking about how important it is to get comfortable with looking at your own art with love and for learning. Join The School of Creative Magic: www.theschoolofcreativemagic.com and gain immediate access to our school library! It's rich with inspira...
My Life is My Studio eps 3 Look Inside First (Including a Perspective on the Eclipse)
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Inspired by the eclipse, I am thinking about how we create meaning and the power and importance of looking inside first. Join The School of Creative Magic: www.theschoolofcreativemagic.com and gain immediate access to our school library! It's rich with inspiration and resources! Mentioned on Today's Show: The Studio: A Year of Creative Magic: theschoolofcreativemagic.com/the-studio The Studio Y...
My Life Is My Studio eps 2: The Trees are My Elders
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I was so moved by the warm welcome back that I am here again with more thoughts on aging and creative magic! Join The School of Creative Magic: www.theschoolofcreativemagic.com and gain immediate access to our school library! It's rich with inspiration and resources! Mentioned on Today's Show: Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg Hang Out with Me Join The School of Creative Magic www.thes...
My Life is My Studio eps 1 Braving the Return
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Discover The School of Creative Magic: www.theschoolofcreativemagic.com and gain immediate access to our school library! It's rich with inspiration and resources! Mentioned on Today's Show: The program I am taking is PhDJ: www.phdj.dance/ It is run by Tasha Blank www.tashablank.com/ My Post Office Box: My PO Box: PO Box 72054 1630 Danforth Ave Toronto, ON M4C 1H6 Hang Out with Me Discover The S...
The Creative Magic of the Studio Yearbook
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You can find out more about The Studio Yearbook and get the current season's edition at www.theschoolofcreativemagic.com/the-studio-yearbook Join The School of Creative Magic: www.theschoolofcreativemagic.com and gain immediate access to our school library! It's rich with inspiration and resources! My Post Office Box: My PO Box: PO Box 72054 1630 Danforth Ave Toronto, ON M4C 1H6 Hang Out with M...
Three Ways to Welcome Creative Flow: Creative Living with Jamie (eps 294)
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As creatives, we long for creative flow. In this episode I share some thoughts on how we impede it, how to work with it whether you are an intuitive or intentional artist and three concrete ways to welcome it into your art-making. Mentioned on Today's Show: The Studio: My Year of Creative Magic www.theschoolofcreativemagic.com/the-studio Find me on Instagram: starshyne Creative Li...
Creative Living with Jamie (eps 293): A World of Creative Magic
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Turning creative ideas into living things is the work of a creative magician! It means finding inspiration, learning to wrangle time and so much more. I learned that (again) as I found my way to making the biggest venture I have ever created - and I hope you're going to love it! Join The School of Creative Magic: www.theschoolofcreativemagic.com Mentioned in This Episode The Studio Yearbook: ww...
Creative Living with Jamie (eps 292): Reading Vision Boards Like Tarot Cards
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In this episode of Creative Living with Jamie, I do readings of four Full Moon Dreamboards submitted by creatives who use The Studio Yearbook. I also share how backing out of a commitment kept me in integrity. Join the Studio: www.jamieridlerstudios.ca Mentioned on Today's Show: The Studio Yearbook: www.jamieridlerstudios.ca/the-studio-yearbook Mark Silver: www.heartofbusiness.com/ My Post Offi...
Creative Living with Jamie (eps 291): We Are Capable of Creative Magic featuring artist Lola Yang
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In this episode of Creative Living with Jamie, I share how creating shows us what we're capable of. Plus I interview mixed media artist and Devotion alumna Lola Yang about how she approached being an artist as a mom of a young child and also how she made her dream of a minivan art studio come true! We hope you'll be inspired to pursue your dreams too. BONUS CONTENT: I've put together a PDF of t...
Creative Living with Jamie (eps 290): When Everything's About to Change featuring artist Sam Tucker
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I am so excited to move forward with a vision I have had for a long time: a video version of the Creative Living with Jamie Podcast. It's a work in progress and there's a lot to learn but it is such a joy to make a start. Here's the very first episode, which features an interview with artist Sam Tucker, who uses words and images to tell the stories of her life. BONUS CONTENT: I've put together ...
Behind the Scenes Welcome Your Creativity In this Winter!
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Here's a bit of what's been brewing behind the scenes at the studio. I've been doing some deep diving and pulling my energy in some time in preparation for some wonderful changes in the new year. But for now, it's that time of year - creating a plan to align your life with your true desires, establishing a seasonal creative practice and spending three months in artistic devotion! Join the Studi...
Welcome the Summer Solstice: Journal with Jamie
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As we celebrate the arrival of summer, let's journal together to find the joys of the season and explore the magic of fire! Here's a song to dance your celebrations: ua-cam.com/video/ru0K8uYEZWw/v-deo.html Mentioned on Today's Show: The Studio Yearbook: www.jamieridlerstudios.ca/the-... My sister Suzie and her Wear Your Altar jewellery line. www.etsy.com/shop/SacredSuzie/ The Plan Your Creative...
Plan Your Creative Season Mini Workshop
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Every season I love to make a plan for my artistic pursuits. I thought it would be fun for us to do this together and so I made this short planning video for you! I hope it nourishes your creative fire this season! This is my first ever cross-over episode and is available also as an episode of the Creative Living with Jamie podcast. You can find the show on Spotify, Apply Podcasts or using what...
Embrace Yourself as an Artist: Creative Living with Jamie podcast eps 278
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What would be different if finally you embraced yourself as an artist? What if there was a creative path that involved no gatekeepers, one that was just one decision away? Visit the Studio for show notes and Journal Prompts: www.jamieridlerstudios.ca/embracing-yourself-as-an-artist/ Hang Out with Me Join the Studio at Join the Studio: www.jamieridlerstudios.ca/join-the-studio/ Take a class: www...
Do You Have Energy to Create: Behind the Scenes at Jamie Ridler Studios
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Do You Have Energy to Create: Behind the Scenes at Jamie Ridler Studios
Journal with Jamie: Celebrating Your Creative Year
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Journal with Jamie: Celebrating Your Creative Year
Creative Living Bookshelf episode 12
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Creative Living Bookshelf episode 12
Deepening Our Creative Roots: Behind the Scenes at Jamie Ridler Studios
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Deepening Our Creative Roots: Behind the Scenes at Jamie Ridler Studios
Journal with Jamie: Creating a Healing Circle of Love
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Journal with Jamie: Creating a Healing Circle of Love
Create with Me: Sorting Collage (Quiet Studio Time. No Music. No Instruction.)
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Create with Me: Sorting Collage (Quiet Studio Time. No Music. No Instruction.)
When Life is Stressful: Behind the Scenes (BTS) at Jamie Ridler Studios
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When Life is Stressful: Behind the Scenes (BTS) at Jamie Ridler Studios
Journal With Me: Rainy Day Dawn (Quiet time. No instruction.)
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Journal With Me: Rainy Day Dawn (Quiet time. No instruction.)
5 Wishes for Your Creative Life: Behind the Scenes (BTS) at Jamie Ridler Studios
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5 Wishes for Your Creative Life: Behind the Scenes (BTS) at Jamie Ridler Studios
The Journal Showdown - How Many Journals Do You Use?
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The Journal Showdown - How Many Journals Do You Use?
Insist on Original Joy - Behind the Scenes (BTS) at Jamie Ridler Studios
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Insist on Original Joy - Behind the Scenes (BTS) at Jamie Ridler Studios
Start Inside: Behind the Scenes (BTS) at jamie Ridler Studios
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Start Inside: Behind the Scenes (BTS) at jamie Ridler Studios
How to Get to Your Art: Behind the Scenes (BTS) at Jamie Ridler Studios
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How to Get to Your Art: Behind the Scenes (BTS) at Jamie Ridler Studios
What Does Artistic Devotion Look Like? Behind the Scenes (BTS) at Jamie Ridler Studios
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What Does Artistic Devotion Look Like? Behind the Scenes (BTS) at Jamie Ridler Studios
The Path of Artistic Devotion: Behind the Scenes (BTS) YouTube at Jamie Ridler Studios
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The Path of Artistic Devotion: Behind the Scenes (BTS) UA-cam at Jamie Ridler Studios

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  • @Janet-ov7zx
    @Janet-ov7zx День тому

    I am eager to join you for the Crone Conversations and hopefully the class. I need community that is willing and able to explore what getting older means for us as women and for me individually.

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 7 годин тому

      I'm so glad this is speaking to you, Janet, and am so glad you are interested in taking part. I look forward to the conversation!

  • @Lolayangstudio
    @Lolayangstudio День тому

    It makes me calmer when I think of we are growing older together, Jamie ❤

  • @elayned6147
    @elayned6147 3 дні тому

    Stunning use of photos and placement. Loved it, very inspirational!❤❤❤

  • @cuppacreativity
    @cuppacreativity 3 дні тому

    I’m so looking forward to the Crone Conversations. And the concept of “given circumstances” is surprisingly liberating. Life’s limitations have been challenging for so long, but thinking of them in this way and “now what can I do?” is such an energizing reframe. Thank you for that!

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 2 дні тому

      I'm so glad the idea of given circumstances is helpful! It has been a powerful reframe for me too. And yay, I'm so glad you're looking forward to The Crone Conversations!

  • @soothingsense9396
    @soothingsense9396 5 днів тому

    Lots in this for me today, not just the crone conversations but also the idea of given circumstances and the question "now what I can do". Plus the idea of intensity and the need for the expression of that. I really feel that and the idea of finding expression for this through a relationship with music is very exciting to me. Thank you as ever for your sharing and inspiration.

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 5 днів тому

      I'm so glad. The given circumstances framework has made such a difference for me too. And that intensity, that's one of the reasons I want to create spaces for us to dance - so we have a place to let it all out!

  • @tenaciousconnie3298
    @tenaciousconnie3298 5 днів тому

    Wanna hear about divine coincidences Jamie? Many moons ago, we found one another’s blogs (I was Lillithmaiden then Lillithmother back then) AND I attended one of your vision board workshops in TO. I think I was even following your sister Susie back then before she moved out east. Yes, maaaannnnnyyyyy moons 😂 Creativity has remained an ember in my life but recently it’s ignited and become a flame that’s being encouraged by more divine support in all forms of real life nudges. I lost track of you and your creative service back then but lo and behold here you are again suddenly appearing on YT as one of the people I subscribe to and I don’t even remember when I started following you here! See, divine coincidence 💫 I’ve no doubt that I was supposed to find you again and so I’ll go find you on IG too and who knows what will happens, but whatever does it’s clearly meant to be! Cheers to growth, crone wisdoms (I’m a 57 yr old crone now) and wow, DJing!! Creativity expression knows no bounds and gives 0 f***s about our age 😂 Cheers Jamie ✌🏻💫

  • @AngieRichmond
    @AngieRichmond 5 днів тому

    Very exciting! Looking forward to learning more about it.

  • @dianacohen3498
    @dianacohen3498 5 днів тому

    I'm so excited for Crone Conversations and to hear more of your dance mixes. 🥰

  • @lorrainethomas241
    @lorrainethomas241 5 днів тому

    Lots of goodness here, Jamie. So lovely , as always, to see your face and hear your wisdom. ❤

  • @meredithgreenslade1965
    @meredithgreenslade1965 7 днів тому

    You've given me loads of ideas. Just what I need

  • @BettinaKim
    @BettinaKim 15 днів тому

    Hello! First time listener. That was a aww inspiring talk. Thank you so very much for reminding me what was important. I feel a little less lost, much braver, and satisfied knowing I can be at peace with myself. ❤

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 7 годин тому

      Hey there, welcome! I'm so glad our paths have crossed. Your words have really touched my heart. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

  • @susanparrish5169
    @susanparrish5169 Місяць тому

    This showed up in my "you may like" suggestions and I do/did. I have "liked" this video and subscribed to your channel and have already started a magazine journal inspired by this video. I have four Daphne's Diary magazines that I have taken half if not more of the contents out of and am going to glue/tape those together and use those. I'm looking forward to working in it. Thank you for posting this video! :)

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 7 годин тому

      How wonderful!! I'm so glad we've connected and am thrilled that you are going to try a magazine journal. Let me know how it goes!

  • @julesm9081
    @julesm9081 Місяць тому

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @christinecude
    @christinecude Місяць тому

    I love this so so much. Nothing too fancy just pretty to look at.

  • @hollymcfarland6769
    @hollymcfarland6769 Місяць тому

    Thank you for THIS! Sometimes we need reminders that we ARE doing enough, that doing better takes time. I'm grateful for this perspective. 😊

  • @Diamondwater65
    @Diamondwater65 2 місяці тому

    Lovely Jamie! I have followed your work for so long and am so happy to have you back. I have every yearbook from number one and could never do without them. I connected so much with your thoughts and where you are. I too am just braving a return, which is why I am only just here... So many ageing shocks (maybe charges to the system, electric, even); had an early menopause 13 years ago, no-one talked about it then, I am so glad they are now, it was life/death hard to be honest. But time whirls us forward and we have to hold on somehow. In the past three years I have lost four of my closest friends, they were so young, and last year I lost my job and my best friend had a stroke, she did not recover, she was only 60. Has hit me so hard, am just emerging after many months. So much else to say, yes, to dancing, yes, to DJing, yes to music, yes to life, somehow. All of it on my radar too, like some unexpected sort of osmosis! I look forward to walking the journey with you again my lovely friend who I have never 'met' but who I still cherish! Thankyou.

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 7 годин тому

      Hey there! Oh, it is so lovely to be here with you. I'm so very sorry that you have been through so much. It is so good to hear that now you are braving the return, that you are finding inspiration and saying so many yeses. I look forward to dancing with you - and I am sending you so much love.

  • @junevernon8922
    @junevernon8922 2 місяці тому

    WOW that is amazing. It has given me hope to create my next Scrapbook. (I have just finished my first one but it is nothing like yours. My mistake was to put one picture on each page but now I know really how to create my next one. I am 80 years old and have always loved and craft. I have my own little craft room which was my son’s bedroom many years ago. It is now my little sanctuary. Thank you again so much for taking the time to inspire other scrapbookers. June Rose xxxx

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 7 годин тому

      Hi there, June Rose. I am delighted that you are inspired and this will give you some ideas for your next one! How wonderful that you have created a little sanctuary for you and your creativity. Have fun creating!

  • @aprilcarter749
    @aprilcarter749 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely beautiful! loved the picture book from beginning to end, I was so caught up in each and every page and the music lovely as well. I have so many beautiful pictures of things I love, and the pictures that are just beautiful I could not toss them out now that I've seen your flip-through I will try to make one for myself without overthinking where the pictures should be placed. LOVE this idea soooo much sooo happy I've kept my beautiful magazine images. Thanks for sharing.💓

  • @kathybecker6310
    @kathybecker6310 2 місяці тому

    Thank you! I'm new at crafting and this really helped me with where I need to start. 🌼

  • @aprilcarter749
    @aprilcarter749 2 місяці тому

    Great way to make a journal using magazines you love and keeping the beautiful pages you love as well; did you remove some pages and glue pages together?. I would love to make a journal using your creative ideal. I would have to restrained myself from adding pockets and other item I'm used to adding in my alligator mouth journals. Thanks for sharing love your creativity.💓

  • @carolinehadley6781
    @carolinehadley6781 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for your encouragement and inspiration, Jamie. You have made such an impact on my creative practice ❤

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 2 місяці тому

      Caroline, this means so much to me. Thank you so much for these beautiful words!

  • @AngieRichmond
    @AngieRichmond 2 місяці тому

    This really spoke to me today. I’m working on my second novel in my series and tomorrow when I step to my computer I’ll be keeping this in mind. Thank you, Jamie! 💙

  • @gillyslikejillysart7458
    @gillyslikejillysart7458 3 місяці тому

    Hugs to you Jamie!❤❤❤

  • @gillyslikejillysart7458
    @gillyslikejillysart7458 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @angelladejager4439
    @angelladejager4439 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for the gentle encouragement Jamie. ❤

  • @veganseattlegal
    @veganseattlegal 3 місяці тому

    WOW! I can’t believe the “kittens” are 9 years old! That means I’ve been following you for probably close to 13 years..?! 😍 I too am turning to the wisdom and magic of the natural world as I seek to find peace, acceptance and positivity in my inevitable aging experience. One “mantra” I continue to embrace is my dear grandmas response whenever anyone complained about growing older which was “consider the alternative”…. She lived to be a week shy of her 99th birthday. ❤

  • @madelynej9337
    @madelynej9337 3 місяці тому

    captions, pls & thanks

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for letting me know. I always set them to be on. It often just takes UA-cam a while to catch up. I'll go double-check all is well.

  • @Freckles439
    @Freckles439 3 місяці тому

    So happy to have you back here Jamie. You bring so much comfort to my soul.

  • @lorrainethomas241
    @lorrainethomas241 3 місяці тому

    This notion of gentle discernment has become a powerful part of my writing practice. It's truly empowering. ❤

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 3 місяці тому

      It's powerful alchemy - not having to give up one for the other! Here's to how it nurtures your writing and you!

  • @bearsarenaughty
    @bearsarenaughty 3 місяці тому

    I LOVE your perspective of the sun and moon dancing. I always feel occurrences like the eclipses are special, but all the hype in the media just seem to drown out that special-ness and magic. I will always hold that image of the sun and moon dancing in my mind's eye ❤

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 3 місяці тому

      I'm so glad that image resonated with you too. Looking inside is a great antidote to hype! Thanks for taking the time to share. <3

  • @AngieRichmond
    @AngieRichmond 3 місяці тому

    💙

  • @AngieRichmond
    @AngieRichmond 3 місяці тому

    Thank you again for this video. 💙 the aging stuff resonates with me. I’m tiring 45 this year and over the last couple years I’ve noticed changes physically but also creatively. The creative avenues I used to travel have lost their luster. I’ve yet to determine if this is a temporary change or a shift in some new unknown direction. But regardless, it’s scary because I feel like I’m a bit lost. I’ve taken up journaling again in hopes I can discover my path but these videos are definitely getting me to think and feel. And for that I am grateful.

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 3 місяці тому

      Angie, thanks so much for sharing your experience. Journaling is a great place to turn. And honestly,, it helped me a great deal to find out if I was perimenopausal. I had no idea that this would impact my outlook so deeply, but it did. I have no doubt your creative spirit will find a way to express herself throughout your whole life!

    • @AngieRichmond
      @AngieRichmond 3 місяці тому

      @@theschoolofcreativemagic you’re welcome! And yes the perimenopause stage of life is one that continues to provide new and surprising changes. But it’s always comforting to find others who are navigating the changes too. Thank you for your supportive words!

  • @AngieRichmond
    @AngieRichmond 3 місяці тому

    Welcome back 💙 great to see and hear you. Excited for what’s to come.

  • @ArtMysticJenn
    @ArtMysticJenn 3 місяці тому

    A fabulous way to look at any celestial event - to go inwards. Love this ❤ I also feel like a solar eclipse is the most visual example of pressing the reset button 😅

  • @lorrainethomas241
    @lorrainethomas241 3 місяці тому

    I so love the idea of infinite fresh starts. It's very freeing.

  • @dianacohen3498
    @dianacohen3498 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for your wonderful and inspiring perspectives. 🥰 I love that the Sun joined in the conversation. 🤗

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 3 місяці тому

      Thanks, Diana! I really loved that he did too. Thanks so much for being here.

  • @jeanburke802
    @jeanburke802 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the reminder that we are all artists! Happy to see you again

  • @lauraruthhealy
    @lauraruthhealy 3 місяці тому

    I have listened to this several times now. As someone who is older, I so dearly appreciate seeing the truth and wonder of aging mirrored back at me. Plus, I just love your voice! You may even get me to dance!

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 3 місяці тому

      I am beaming thinking of dancing together! Thank you so much for your lovely words.

  • @sandymyodogougis5
    @sandymyodogougis5 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for your beautiful vulnerability and your luminous presence. I've been following you for well over 10 years and have taken many of your classes. It's always an honor to follow your journey. BTW, I'm 59 and always thought you were about 20 years younger than I am!

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 4 місяці тому

      Sandy, what a joy that we've been connected for so long. That truly moves me. And oh, my now, we are closer in age than that!

  • @karenbumstead6569
    @karenbumstead6569 4 місяці тому

    Jamie I have been following you for 13 years. When I found you I was so in need of a guiding light I had just turned 53. Floundering. Your voice calms me and I find hope in everything you say. And you know I absolutely adore the view from your window and the beautiful trees. Thank you for being so generous to all of us! ❤

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 4 місяці тому

      Karen, has it been that long?! How truly amazing. I am so grateful and honoured to have supported you!

  • @annehallcom8927
    @annehallcom8927 4 місяці тому

    Hi Jamie - So, this is comical: Right after your Episode 2 ended, another came up with a guy telling me "Hey, here is what you can do to slow or even reverse aging!" Something I could purchase of course. It really drove home for me that society has an angle on aging, which you discussed in the episode. I was thinking about the labels we put on ourselves and others, eager to give something a name to capture (our take on) its essence. And I thought no, just as acknowledging myself as an artist is an inside job, so is my acceptance of where I am on my journey through life. As you noted in your Sunday newsletter "crone" and other words are simply more labels. I loved that you said the sun shines on us today the same way it did when we were 4 yo. Thank you for providing a welcoming community and one that acknowledges each person as a treasure unto themselves. Happy Easter and love to the studio kittens!

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 4 місяці тому

      Oh, Anne, isn't that so telling?! Wow, the algorithm tells the tale! Thank you for what you've shared - I am celebrating the treasure that is YOU! lots of love, Jamie

  • @divaodete
    @divaodete 4 місяці тому

    It was soothing to hear your message today and it stirred something in me. I am older than you, turning 68 in a few weeks, and I still struggle with the old woman who lives in my mirror. I’ve told friends if I never looked in the mirror I am still a much younger version of myself although my body begs to differ. I lost both parents years ago, lost my sister and my brother is now in an assisted living facility so even though I’m the youngest I now find myself as the Matriarch of the family. Mind blowing!

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 4 місяці тому

      "The Old Woman Who Lives in My Mirror" sounds like an incredible story or poem. We so often find our way through some act of creation. What you've shared is also a big part of the picture isn't it - it's not just us but the world we know, including our loved ones, that change and go. It's wild that so many of us go through this and yet we feel alone on a road with no map. Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @kathrynborbacs3380
    @kathrynborbacs3380 4 місяці тому

    I look forward to your videos! Welcome back! I was there when you brought the kittens home. I’m a huge “cat” lady; and, by bringing these felines into the picture, I knew I just had to follow your channel. And I’m so glad I have been for the past 10 years. Thank you, from a grateful 76 yo.

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for the welcome and for remembering those early days with the Studio Kittens. I'm glad we've been cat ladies together for so long!

  • @rainlore
    @rainlore 4 місяці тому

    Welcome back, Jamie! I have missed your infectious laugh, your wisdom and your glow. You are not alone in the uncomfortable age journey...It seems like a painful joke that just as we are growing beyond all the things that have held us captive or slowed our development, this new challenge presents itself in the School of Life.

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for the warm welcome back. And yes, you have touched on such an important part of this - just as we've grown beyond those things... It seems that there's always more learning to do - we're just at the graduate level!

  • @melidepapel
    @melidepapel 4 місяці тому

    Thank you Jamie again!!! Aging and being block because we want our path to be a certain way really spoke to me. A big hug!!

  • @hawker3293
    @hawker3293 4 місяці тому

    Very powerful share, Jamie, thank you so much. I have been struggling with getting older as well. Lots of anxiety. And the fact that many beloved family and friends that used to be my elders have passed already has left me feeling lonely and lost at times. Orphaned, if you will. What a wonderful revelation to understand that there are elders in our lives still. And that the same sun is shining like the one we saw at age 4. Beautiful. Thanks, Jamie. Greetings from Germany! Doris

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 4 місяці тому

      Hi, Doris. I'm so glad we're sharing this conversation. It's amazing how many of us are feeling it and so few talking about it. Thank you for sharing your experience. It really can make us feel untethered when our elders are gone - all the more reason for us to find a way to feel good about being the elders ourselves. Lots of love, Jamie

  • @dianacohen3498
    @dianacohen3498 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this rich, beautiful share. I can also really relate to the struggles of aging as a woman. I am excited to see what you eventually come up with for a mutualiy supportive program around this issue. I'm so on board. 💗

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much. There really is so much to be shared here, isn't there? It means so much to share with one another!

  • @ekkmanspiral
    @ekkmanspiral 4 місяці тому

    Thank you Jamie. I’m always excited to see a video from you and I’m so happy you’ve decided to share yourself here a bit more. Your feelings and thoughts about aging really resonate with me. Jillian

    • @theschoolofcreativemagic
      @theschoolofcreativemagic 4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much, Jillian. I appreciate the welcome back and also for letting me know this resonates. Clearly we aren't having enough conversations about this aging thing, are we?

  • @Freckles439
    @Freckles439 4 місяці тому

    So happy to see you back, Jamie. Thank you for continuing to share your work. 😍

  • @lorrainethomas241
    @lorrainethomas241 4 місяці тому

    Sending you the biggest hug right now. ❤