In this episode, CJ Miller shares a foundational insight for every creative: your best art doesn’t start with materials or technique—it starts with your state of being.

While many artists focus on what board to use or how to blend colors, CJ invites us to explore what he calls the space before creation—that quiet, present-centered awareness where alignment begins. As a spiritual artist, he’s learned that when he first connects with his emotions, body, and inner presence, his creative work becomes more powerful, intuitive, and alive.

CJ introduces his Alignment and Receptivity model—a simple but profound tool to monitor your creative state—and explains why your first job as an artist is to step into presence. When you’re in alignment, you can hear Creative Intelligence speak. You’re not forcing art into existence—you’re allowing it.

“Don’t focus so much on what you’re doing. Hold it lightly. But don’t lose yourself in unconsciousness.”

If you’ve ever felt blocked or disconnected in the studio, this episode offers a powerful reframe:
Align first. Then apply your technique. That’s where the real art begins.

For more information, visit www.spiritualartisttoday.com or purchases CJ's book, "The Spiritual Artist" on Amazon.

Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.