Category Archives: cultural creatives

The Prison Of Your Mind: Sean Stephenson

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Christopher Chase

“The true prison is not surrounded by barbed wire, or electrical fences, the real prisons do not have guards. The real prison is up here. And we all got it.. True freedom is dropping down out of that mind. And … Continue reading →

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The Houseboat Summit, 1967 – Alan Watts, Tim Leary, Allen Ginsberg & Gary Snyder

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Christopher Chase

An extended conversation between Tim Leary, Alan Watts, Allen Ginsberg & Gary Snyder on the problem of whether to “drop out or take over” conducted on Alan Watts’ houseboat, the S.S. Vallejo, 50 years ago, in 1967…   Alan Watts: This … Continue reading →

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Listening to the Land’s Dreaming Intelligence

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Christopher Chase

“We need to listen to the land’s dreaming intelligence, hear its stories and hear its vast and more than human voice. All our dreams are connected with our bodies, all our dreams are connected with each other…” ~Jason Hine We need … Continue reading →

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This is Your Life, Do What You Love

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Christopher Chase

“This is your Life. Do what you love, and do it often. If you don’t like something, change it.. If you are looking for the love of your life, stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Possibilities – John Lennon

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Christopher Chase

“The thing the sixties did was to show us the possibilities and the responsibility that we all had. It wasn’t the answer. It just gave us a glimpse of the possibility. Love is like a precious plant. You can’t just … Continue reading →

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Street Art for the Heart

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Christopher Chase

David Zinn is a street artist from Ann Arbor, Michigan, who turns cracks and dusty corners into surreal fantasy scenes. His imagination spreading out on to the streets of his city, it’s as if characters from children’s books have escaped into the real … Continue reading →

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How the Arts Transform Consciousness

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Christopher Chase

“Developing mastery in an art influences how we think about challenges and see the world. Every one of us has the potential to be an artist, to harness and express our innate wisdom and creativity.” You’ve probably noticed how the most beautiful paintings, … Continue reading →

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The Rise of the Cultural Creatives

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Christopher Chase

The following was written in 1997. It’s been almost 20 years since the idea of Cultural Creatives was introduced. With the rise of Internet social networks, Facebook, youtube and blogs are we now witnessing the dawning influence of this group, in the creation of … Continue reading →

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