Bonnie Smith Whitehouse believes that making things can be an act of everyday rebellion, and a regular creative practice can change our inner and outer worlds.
In this episode, she explains how mistakes can lead to opportunities, trying to be perfect is a red herring and paying attention to what brings us joy is the key to happiness.
‘This is important. This is the work. It’s not just a hobby. This is the work.’ – Bonnie Smith Whitehouse
For Episode 19 of We Need to Make Things I chat with Bonnie Smith Whitehouse @bonniesmithwhitehouse about how making things with our hands can be an act of everyday rebellion.
Bonnie is a writer, professor and champion of creative practice. A two-time Nautilus Award winner, she explores the connections between creativity, contemplation and embodiment. She's the author of several books, a Professor of English and a Senior Scholar for the Global Honors Program at Belmont University in Nashville. She's also certified in Jungian Spiritual Direction and Dream Work.
Bonnie’s latest book, In Our Hands: A Maker’s Manifesto for Changing the World Through Creative Practices, makes the case for creativity as a powerful force for personal and collective change.
This episode is full of Bonnie’s wisdom including:
👉 How mistakes can lead to opportunities
👉 Tips for developing a creative practice
👉 How making can be an act of everyday rebellion
👉 Why trying to be perfect is a red herring
👉 What to do when language is not enough
Enjoy!
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