#24: Create More, Consume Less: Reclaim Creativity Through Stillness and Boredom with Devorah Brinckerhoff

Your days can be packed and still feel oddly empty. That’s the paradox we sit with today: we live in a world that constantly asks us to consume, but rarely invites us to create. When we lose our connection to creativity, we don’t just drop a hobby, we lose access to a part of ourselves that knows how to heal, adapt, and feel alive.

I’m joined by Devorah Brinckerhoff, a mixed media artist and transformational guide behind Soul Portraits, a healing methodology that uses art as a pathway back to authenticity. Together we talk about why creativity isn’t reserved for “artistic” people, how constant scrolling and oversaturation disconnect us from our inner wisdom, and what can happen when we finally slow down. We unpack the fear many of us feel around silence and stillness, and how creative practice can dissolve limiting beliefs, loosen false identities, and rebuild self-trust from the inside out.

We also go deep on the sacredness of boredom, especially for children. Overscheduling, screens, and performance pressure can steal the very conditions kids need for imagination, resilience, and healthy risk-taking. We share practical ways to protect unstructured time, create a contained space for mess, and invite creativity into everyday rhythms like cooking, movement, and home life. If you’ve ever said “I’m not creative” or you feel over-stimulated and disconnected, this conversation offers a gentle, grounded way back.

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Connect with Devorah:

Instagram: @devorahbrinckerhoff @dhakeart

Facebook: Devorah Hake Brinckerhoff & Soul Portraits & Devorah Brinskerhoff Art

TikTok: @soulportrait.art

Linkedin: Devorah Hake Brinckerhoff

https://soulportrait.art/workshop/

https://soulportrait.art/innervoice/

https://soulportrait.art/course/

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