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“We cannot just practice our art. We need to force our way into its secrets, and then it will raise us to the divine.”  In this week’s episode after sharing a small talk prompt and a personal story,  I revisit the idea of creativity helping us with our mental strength.  I share a quote from Beethoven I heard from Steven Sharp Nelson who reminds us that using our creativity can help us feel happier.  I mention the 3 Cs, all which can be included in a type of creation, create, cultivate and contribute.  I look back on episode 79 when I spoke of the theory that the more we do those 3Cs, the more fulfilled we can be. Then share a few other stories about the tricky balance of doing more creating than consuming.      
For show notes and transcripts go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep271

I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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 “That’s the dream. It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.”  Inspired by a quote by Kobe Bryant - this week’s episode reflects on the journey being the dream.  I reflected upon making an idea that you have become a reality.  That creation is complicated and yet it is the process of creating that is the most important part.   I share Kobe Bryant’s quote and then share other times where I have with others taken ideas of an event or a devotional from a plan to making it happen.  I mention that it relates to so many creative things - including creating a family, taking it from an idea to then a reality.  And then to remember that the creation - the working hard and keeping at it journey - is the dream.  
For show notes and transcripts go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep270

 
I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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“Accept that there is an ending”  This is the last episode sharing the book, The art of gathering, how we meet and why it matters, by Priya Parker.  I begin by sharing the chapter about leaving your best selves at home and creating an environment where people can be a little more authentic.  One idea she shares in the book is called 15 toasts.  Parker also talks about some events that can add a little heat if it is done in a safe and structured way for the guests.  Lastly, I share the importance of a good ending.  Which means we want to look inward and reflect on what happened and then get your guests ready to go back into the world. 
For show notes and transcripts go to www.findingthefloor.com/269
I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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  “A thoughtful opening moment…can change the course of a gathering…” I love this week’s topic from The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker, pregame.  I share the value of priming your guest from the beginning of hearing of your event.  I loved the idea of rules made for your get together that then help your guest feel like they are in an alternate world.  I talk of the significance of making a transition from the outside world to your gathering.  And ultimately aweing and honoring your guest with a memorable beginning.  So many things that I didn’t know to think about before my event even takes place. 
For show notes and transcripts go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep268
I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!

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“Protect your guests.”   This week’s episode is part 2 on the sharing of the book, The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker.  I share the significance of your guest list.  I mention the importance of your venue choice, size and style which also helps you fulfill your purpose.  Then I talk about the warning not to be a chill host and the idea of a generous authority. Finally, I summarize what Parker says are the main purposes of a host, to protect, equalize and connect your guests.   
For show notes and transcripts go to www.findingthefloor.com/ep267

 
I would love to hear from you!  You can reach me at camille@findingthefloor.com or dm @findingthefloor on instagram.  Thanks for listening!!

Thanks to Seth Johnson for my intro and outro original music.  I love it so much!