Embracing Influence and Wonder: Sarah Selecky on Creative Curiosity

In this illuminating conversation with Sarah Selecky, dive into the transformative power of embracing both childlike wonder and conscious influence in your creative work. Through a heartwarming story about a two-year-old's visit to her home, Sarah reveals how returning to a state of pure curiosity can revolutionize your creative process. In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to recapture the genuine curiosity and wonder of childhood in your creative work
• The power of keeping an "influence journal" and why tracking your influences matters
• Why acknowledging inspiration from others strengthens rather than diminishes your work
• Practical ways to integrate both childlike wonder and conscious influence into your creative practice

Tune in to learn why the harmonization of elements can be as powerful as conflict resolution in storytelling. You'll discover why acknowledging your influences strengthens rather than weakens your work, and learn about a fascinating alternative to Western storytelling structure that could transform how you approach narrative creation.

LINKS:

• Sarah Selecky
• Preorder Story is a State of Mind