by Lucy Shenouda | Jul 3, 2020 | Attitude, Change, Creativity
I am fascinated by language and words. I find joy understanding connections between concepts and ideas, thoughts and deeds. I am particularly intrigued by the concept of ‘creative tension’. I believe creative tension is a key precursor to transformative...
by Lucy Shenouda | Mar 18, 2020 | Courage, Creativity, Curiousity, Perfection
The path to creativity unfolds in various ways over a lifetime of experiences, flaws and all. In Part 2 of this series, I write about the risks of creativity – how being a hostage to certainty disrupts creativity. I have learned that with creative...
by Lucy Shenouda | Feb 18, 2020 | Courage, Creativity, Curiousity
The quest for creativity is a lifelong learning process, risks and all. The sheer potential for creativity, in my view, is immense no matter the discomfort in the pursuit. I now lean in on what I learned as a child – to pursue creativity with a bucket load of...
by Lucy Shenouda | Jan 18, 2020 | Creativity, Curiousity
The quest for creativity is exquisite to witness through the eyes of a child. Chaos and all. There’s an openness to discovery. There’s a courageous pursuit to explore outrageous ideas. There’s glee in getting hands dirty, just revelling in the joy of...
by Lucy Shenouda | Dec 17, 2015 | Attitude, Creativity
There is a lot of light in my life. Opportunities realized. Relationships flourished. Challenges met. Hard-won victories. These events have come with time, connection, relationships, hard work and a sense of conviction and tenacity. Yet with all the personal...
by Lucy Shenouda | Jul 18, 2015 | Creativity, Resourcefulness, Uncertainty
The quest for creativity is a lifelong learning process. The potential for creativity, in my view, is immense. I lean in on what I learned as a child, to pursue creativity with a bucket load of curiousity, eyes open, alert, proactive and determined. I learn to allow...