The Miles to Zen Podcast with Shannon Miles Halliday
Conversations through curiosity, creativity & connection.
Welcome to Miles to Zen, a podcast that celebrates life's delightful twists and turns, no matter where you are on your journey. I'm your host, Shannon Miles Halliday, a follower of curiosity, a mom, a wife, a former corporate executive, a creator and a connector. This show is your companion for navigating the beautifully messy adventure of life. Each episode invites you into heartfelt, inspiring, and expansive conversations, diving into topics like self trust, big moments and big decisions, navigating day jobs and finding purpose, and how can we thrive. You’ll feel uplifted and even enlightened each week as we share stories, and insights that spark your own ideas as well as conversations that offer completely new perspectives.
The Miles to Zen Podcast with Shannon Miles Halliday
How Art Can Strengthen Our Inner Knowing
In this episode of the Miles to Zen podcast, we explore the transformative power of art through curiosity, creativity, and connection. Host Shannon shares her experiences with a romance writing workshop and a visit to the legendary East Vancouver Culture Crawl, one of the city’s most iconic indie art events. She reflects on how art serves as a powerful reminder of our humanity and aids in strengthening our inner knowing. Whether you're a self-proclaimed 'non-art person' or an art enthusiast, this episode encourages you to appreciate the beauty and creativity around you. Discover how art can help you become more present, empathetic, and authentic in everyday life.
Stay to the end for a gentle intuition strengthening experiment you can do today.
It takes 30 seconds and it might just change how you move through your life.
00:18 An Artsy Week: From Writing to Wandering
01:34 The Power of Art in Our Lives
03:06 Experiencing Art: A Personal Journey
05:54 Art is Everywhere: Recognizing Everyday Creativity
08:44 Strengthening Intuition Through Art
12:52 A Simple Experiment: Noticing Art in Daily Life
14:31 Closing Thoughts and Invitation
Art Cards by Paddy Meade Art: www.paddymeade.com
East Van Culture Crawl https://culturecrawl.ca/
Federation of BC Writers: https://www.bcwriters.ca/
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