This week on Radically Loved, Martha Beck, New York Times bestselling author, life coach, and speaker, joins us to discuss the process of creativity and finding inspiration. She emphasizes the importance of letting go of expectations and striving in order to allow creativity to flow. Martha shares her own experiences with writing and art, highlighting the need for dedicated practice and the willingness to throw away work. She also explores the concept of far transfer, where skills learned in one area can be applied to another. The conversation touches on the value of beginner's mind and the transformative power of creativity. Martha emphasizes the importance of doing one's best every day and continuously striving to improve. She shares her personal experience of constantly editing and refining her work, even when it seems finished. Martha believes that art has the power to change people's minds and transform consciousness.  If you're ready to let go of expectations and striving and let creativity find you, this episode is for you! Three reasons to listen to the whole podcast:  1. Understand why a dedicated practice and the willingness to throw away work are essential for creative growth. 2. Discover how creativity can lead to far transfer, where skills learned in one area can be applied to another. 3. Learn why art has the power to change people's minds and transform consciousness. Timestamps (00:00:00) Introduction and Welcoming Martha Beck back  (00:03:20) Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Creative Blocks (00:06:13) Dedicated Practice: The Key to Creative Growth (00:11:43) Far Transfer: Applying Skills Across Different Areas (00:29:20) Balancing Confidence and Humility (00:31:18) Continuous Improvement (00:33:43) Channeling Divine Energy (00:36:20) The Power of Art (00:45:11) Embracing the Surge of Creativity Connect with Martha Beck Website: https://marthabeck.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarthabeck/  Books: https://marthabeck.com/books/ Episode 494 with Martha Beck https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes/2023/1/29/live-this-year-with-integrity-with-martha-beck  Enjoy the Podcast? Love to give us 5 stars? Help us reach more people and make them feel loved. A simple way is to share what you've learned today on social media. Don’t forget to follow and message us on these platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosieacosta        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta  Website: https://www.radicallyloved.com/  Get You Are Radically Loved the book: https://www.radicallyloved.com/book  Try Headspace for 30 days free! use code: ROSIE30  www.headspace.com  Sign up for ’The Mindful Love Hub’ on Substack: https://radicallyloved.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=2t314w  Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff! Connect with Tessa Tovar: Website: https://tessatovar.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHMYm-7kNZfulgaiCi2w8Cw  Book of Poetry: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Moon-Book-Poetry-Savasana/dp/1731243588