Certainty v. Creativity

The Spark File with Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien

Certainty or Creativity - which will you choose?
This week, Nathan Hill’s novel “Wellness” serves as a springboard for Laura’s spark.
The specific line that ignited our conversation? "You can choose to be certain or you can choose to be alive." We'll discuss how this notion impacts all our creative journeys and share wisdom from playwright Stephen Karam on the price of admission for love and artistry.
This episode marks the launch of Season 5 with a fresh approach—shorter, more frequent episodes designed to keep your creative sparks burning. Join us as we explore how the need for certainty can hold us back in love and creativity, and how embracing uncertainty can fuel growth and transformation.
And consider the scientifically proven placebo effect…just the belief in positive outcomes can lead to positive outcomes. What might happen if we approached our creative work with optimism, hope, and a belief in positive outcomes?
Jump back into The Spark File and discover how you can connect with us to turn your sparks of inspiration into a bonfire of creativity!

BRAVE Creatives! Your creative work is needed now more than ever.

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