The Muse's Daydream is back. I've been spending time working on a card of decks... no wait, a deck of cards. I explain about them, read two of them, and invite you to buy a deck in case you want creativity to be easier for you. Also a Zoom work

You are the Art

Dec 15th, 2023 3m 17s

This episode is a momentary departure from the usual frivolity for reverie of the inspiration, relaxation, and the possibility of creativity.Script and Poster of the poem is available to purchase at this link."Don't let the future hold your hap

Starry Starry Determination - Reloaded

Nov 25th, 2023 2m 24s

I’ve spent a career teaching how self-judgment works against us in the creative process. I’ve spent a lifetime dealing with my own harsh self-judgment, so I have the requisite compassion to understand its costs. Once we’ve made it to a place o

Dysfunctional Family Holiday Survival Guide

Nov 19th, 2023 7m 6s

Sometimes a little humor and perspective around the holidays is called for. I know it was for me. This episode gives a number of tongue-in -cheek and whipped-cream-in-mouth ways to deal with a dysfunctional family at the holidays... or really,

Lady of the Canyon

Nov 14th, 2023 7m 42s

Sometimes the undesirable and embarrassing parts of who we are make the best stories. Writing does that... it uses creativity to lift us out of self-judgment about our personal weaknesses and into comedy, healing or just an awareness of our com

Making Interruptions Work for You

Oct 14th, 2023 6m 54s

If you've ever tried to record a podcast without the proper sound proofing it can be challenging. This episodes illustrated the frustrations I encounter with interruptions and how they can be good practice for resilience. The secret to happines

Ain't No Ballerinas in Hiphop

Sep 20th, 2023 8m 53s

Hi,Thank you for listening. Think of someone who might like it and please, spread the word.Here's the blog that goes along with the newsletter.Written, narrated, and enginneered by,Jill BadonskyThe Script :I’ve always identified with Hans Chris

And Again, Nothing

Sep 12th, 2023 5m 16s

Nothing here except this:Subscribe to my newsletter for podcast scripts and more creative inspiration. More hereThanks for listeningBrought to you by Kaizen Muse Creativity Coaching Certification Training Written, narrated, and engineered by Ji

The Reason

Sep 3rd, 2023 6m 8s

William James, philosopher and psychologist observed, “… when we reach the end of our days, our life experience will equal what we have paid attention to, whether by choice or default.” I’m over 60., but I don’t care,. I don’t choose to pay

I Don't Eat Duck (The one about the job)

Aug 27th, 2023 8m 25s

Ever find yourself in a job where you don't recognize who you are anymore? "Sold your soul to the company store?" I did for 10 years. It made me cranky but ultimately gave me compassion, resilience, confidence, and the determination never to ea

Jumping Too Soon

Aug 20th, 2023 9m 39s

This episode is about how moments in childhood predict who we are as adults including jumping too soon into pools and relationships. Everything's better with humor and creativity.For podcasts delivered straight to you, sign up for the newsle

For Friction Reasons

Aug 14th, 2023 9m 38s

We continue on this journey of misguided creative adventures you may not want to try at home - adhd has it’s hazards, but stay tuned to A Muse’s Daydream, it also has its advantages.This episode includes a home far far away I once lived in w

Fresh Water Pearls and Melted Crayons

Aug 7th, 2023 6m 50s

This is a story that begins in the Miami sun with wobbly sailboats incarcerated in the straight lines drawn by a well-intending mom and ends with... wobbly sailboats sailing free. It highlights the advantage of perseverance which is a by-prod

Perfectionism is Creativity's Evil Stepsister

Aug 1st, 2023 7m 24s

Hi Listener,If you've been in earshot of me randomly bending a stranger's ear or at one of my workshops or trainings, you've probably heard the story I'm about to tell you. I share so maybe a little light is shed on the poison of perfectionism

A Single Person Lives Here

Jul 3rd, 2023 4m 9s

hi,I wrote this poem a few years ago when I was single. I'll still single, but in two weeks, I'll be married. Yet, I will still be living alone because that's what we decided was best for both of our independent artist mentalities. Read the tex

The World Inside of a Flower

Jun 20th, 2023 6m 28s

Hi It's Jill. This episode I explore a Georgia O'keefe quote that goes like this: “When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment.Did Georgia O'Keefe really like flowers? You'll find out in this episod

Rock Pile too

May 3rd, 2023 4m 54s

I'm not really in New Mexico... this is an encore episode to go along with the theme in this week's Muse letter of seeing things differently but also finding the beauty in things we see as the same. It has the full script of the episode as well

Let's Try Something Different

Apr 15th, 2023 4m 40s

The script is here if you want to follow along.Written, engineered, and edited by Jill BadonskySome traditions need to be examined, and maybe modified if they're not fun.Some of us would rather high-five than bow, some of us would rather blow b

Not Really Skydiving

Mar 28th, 2023 4m 2s

Don't quit your daydream. Daydreaming is the source of infinite creativity. Unlike any other form of thought, daydreaming is its own reward. ~Michael PollanDaydreaming incubates creative discovery. `Daniel GolemanHe does not need opi

Things Talking

Mar 1st, 2023 7m 44s

My hangouts can be found here. It's rainy here in San Diego. I wrote a poem and podcast last year about rain. I was in an Airbnb for two months because my bathroom was being renovated. It seemed fitting to send it to you again..Here's the writ

The Haiku Hiking Trail

Feb 1st, 2023 10m 15s

Written, narrated and engineered by me, Jill Badonsky This was written in 2020 to help us get through, you know, that thing in 2020. But it's also relaxing for 2023 and beyond.Embrace the Wabi SabiHere's a little newsletter with prompts to go

The Rain is Back

Dec 12th, 2022 6m 37s

This is a Re-re-release of the episode called Rain because it just feels like people need a little relaxation and reverie during this time where the contagion, politics and the threat of climate change is exhausting us. Plus the holidaze. When

Return to the Castle Door

Jun 13th, 2022 2m 33s

Hi! Thank you for listening. This is a replay from last year, but I have to admit I laugh everytime I hear and thought you might need a laugh.Check out www.themuseisin.com for more inspiration. Take care And here's where you can find more of

Lunch with Zeus

May 29th, 2022 11m 5s

What happens when olives don't agree with Zeus?Who is the mother of the nine Muse's?How do we keep our creativity going during fear and despair?I'm pretty sure this podcast answers those questions. Written, engineered, and narrated by Jill Bado

Idea Hotline On Hold Again

May 16th, 2022 9m 16s

What if you could call a hotline to get ideas? I did and for SOME REASON it required a lot of patience. But I did get a pizza out of it, you might get a tip or two about your creativity.Explanation of where Wild Abandon Art and Writing Came fro