A Muse's Daydream: Creative Journeys to the Present Moment

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Hi. It's Jill Badonsky. This podcast is short, funny, inspiring stories I wrote and narrated about the creativity and mindfulness.
I am an author/illustrator of three and a half books on creative mindfulness, inspirational humorist, performance poet, creator of Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching Certification Training, workshop leader, and certified yoga instructor.
I live with two cats and a bougainvillea. www.themuseisin.com www.kaizenmuse.com P.S. Don't text while driving

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Season Six: Episode One Creative Thoughts

Apr 10 2024 9 mins

The Muse's Daydream is back. I've been spending time working on a card of decks... no wait, a deck of cards. I explain about them, read two of them, and invite you to buy a deck in case you want creativity to be easier for you. Also a Zoom workshop is included as part of the purchase. You can buy a deck here.Upcoming trainings:The Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching Training

You are the Art

Dec 15 2023 3 mins

This episode is a momentary departure from the usual frivolity for reverie of the inspiration, relaxation, and the possibility of creativity.Script and Poster of the poem is available to purchase at this link."Don't let the future hold your happiness hostage." ~Sam HarrisWorkshop: Blessing of the New YearJoin me in a complimentary workshop called Blessing of the New

Starry Starry Determination - Reloaded

Nov 24 2023 2 mins

I’ve spent a career teaching how self-judgment works against us in the creative process. I’ve spent a lifetime dealing with my own harsh self-judgment, so I have the requisite compassion to understand its costs. Once we’ve made it to a place of near completion, there is time is to be discerning, but the process requires license to start out crappy, make mistakes, and tolerat

Dysfunctional Family Holiday Survival Guide

Nov 19 2023 7 mins

Sometimes a little humor and perspective around the holidays is called for. I know it was for me. This episode gives a number of tongue-in -cheek and whipped-cream-in-mouth ways to deal with a dysfunctional family at the holidays... or really, anytime.Have a beautiful holiday season.Subscribe to A Muse's Daydream wherever you get your podcastsA new Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach

Lady of the Canyon

Nov 14 2023 7 mins

Sometimes the undesirable and embarrassing parts of who we are make the best stories. Writing does that... it uses creativity to lift us out of self-judgment about our personal weaknesses and into comedy, healing or just an awareness of our common humanity. , I've brought one of those stories I'm particularly startled by, to sound effects, music, and uncut candor on this

Making Interruptions Work for You

Oct 14 2023 6 mins

If you've ever tried to record a podcast without the proper sound proofing it can be challenging. This episodes illustrated the frustrations I encounter with interruptions and how they can be good practice for resilience. The secret to happiness is also revealed. ScriptMaking a podcast is challenging in many ways but can be a particularly frustrating when you don’t have the

Ain't No Ballerinas in Hiphop

Sep 19 2023 8 mins

Hi,Thank you for listening. Think of someone who might like it and please, spread the word.Here's the blog that goes along with the newsletter.Written, narrated, and enginneered by,Jill BadonskyThe Script :I’ve always identified with Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, the ugly duckling story… maybe that’s why I don’t eat duck or why I should. I wasn’t exactly a

And Again, Nothing

Sep 12 2023 5 mins

Nothing here except this:Subscribe to my newsletter for podcast scripts and more creative inspiration. More hereThanks for listeningBrought to you by Kaizen Muse Creativity Coaching Certification Training Written, narrated, and engineered by Jill Badonsky Music and sound effects by Epidemic SoundSupport the show Upcoming art and creativity programs www.themuseisin.com

The Reason

Sep 03 2023 6 mins

William James, philosopher and psychologist observed, “… when we reach the end of our days, our life experience will equal what we have paid attention to, whether by choice or default.” I’m over 60., but I don’t care,. I don’t choose to pay attention to my age most of the time “Age is only a number.” There are occasional reminders that I’m not the number 20 or 3

I Don't Eat Duck (The one about the job)

Aug 27 2023 8 mins

Ever find yourself in a job where you don't recognize who you are anymore? "Sold your soul to the company store?" I did for 10 years. It made me cranky but ultimately gave me compassion, resilience, confidence, and the determination never to eat duck again... so to speak. Learn to facilitate creativity groups and/or recognize and celebrate the depth of your creative