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ARTELLAGRAM
7-23-2011:
"In the Studio"
An Interview with Jennifer Knutson
(This interview is continued from the July 23, 2011 Artellagram… )
Artella: In your mind, how are creativity and spirituality related?
Jennifer: In my mind creativity and spirituality go hand in hand. When I am in a space of creating I feel connected to God and grateful for the ability and opportunity to create. I love combining creativity with spirituality. Writing my prayers and doodling around them is a fun expression for me. I also love to play hymns on the piano and to revel in the beauty of others' creativity. When I watch dance performances I am always amazed at the design of the human body and when I listen to classical music I find my spirit is calmed and my heart opens.
Artella: How is prosperity related to creativity and spirituality?
Jennifer: One of the best lessons of ARTbundance has been the reminder that prosperity is more than money. When I started the training I was experiencing a low level of money and found that much of my self-worth was tied to my bank balance. What I see now is that I had a high level of free time that allowed me to serve and connect my family and friends in wonderful and unique ways. I recently started a full-time job and I now realize how much I value time prosperity (but the money is nice too)!! I have found creating is a quick way to shift my focus from lack to in abundance. Sometimes I create a list of charming things I observe while riding the bus to and from work...the act of noticing and bringing attention to my surroundings allows me acknowledge how prosperous I am.
Artella: What kinds of people do you most enjoy working with? Who is your ideal client?
Jennifer: I enjoy working with people who are open to new ideas and embrace learning. I love working with people who are passionate and have a generous spirit. My ideal client laughs easily, communicates assertively and finds joy in being alive!
Artella:
ARTbundance™ Coaching is based on nine ARTbundance™ Principles.
Do you have a favorite Principle, or one that you really enjoy activating
in other people? Which one, and why?
Jennifer: My favorite principle is gratitude. I love to keep a gratitude journal and to find little things that are awesome in my life. I am working to realize it's all good and to clear my life of complaining. I have a long way to go in this respect but every time I can shift my thought from crabby to grateful I feel a small victory! I also love the principle of connection. For a long time I valued being unique, independent and self-sufficient; now I value sharing and being part of the greater whole. I love activating gratitude in other people. I have found activating gratitude in my grandma a delightful exercise! I am working on being an example of gratitude in action, rather than shoulding all over others about how they ought to see how much they have to be grateful for!
Artella:
What does your future hold? What projects are you working on now?
Jennifer: I am working on creating a blog around my love of letter writing and "Remainings" (see below) I am working on fostering connections with people both online and in real life and I have ideas for dinner parties that could aid in this! I am working on figuring out the best/most authentic way for me to market my coaching and I am brainstorming ways to keep the 9 principles in my mind and embody them more each day!
About Jennifer Knutson: Jennifer Knutson is a Certified ARTbundance™ Coach and Practitioner. Her current blog is www.completejoy.blogspot.com.
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