Posts by Andy Strauss
The Magic of Creating in Community
A creative community is generative. There’s this beautiful thing that happens when creators share their work with each other. It’s a moment of pure generosity, where we’re all giving each other this incredible gift of attention. You know what I mean? It’s not just looking—it’s this deep, careful consideration of someone else’s vision and passion…
Read MoreThe Imagination Workout
Hey! I’m Andy, and I am the host of our newest episode on the Rooted Minds Podcast, where today we will be discussing How Books Exercise Our Creative Muscles: The Imagination Workout. In today’s age, we have to confront the reality of screen time’s potential to take over our children’s imaginations or totally overwhelm the…
Read MoreCreating Through Inspiration: How Everything We Encounter Shapes Our Creative Journey
In our journey as creators made in the image of the Ultimate Creator, we often hear the advice to “find inspiration everywhere.” This isn’t just practical wisdom – it’s deeply spiritual. As image-bearers of God, our ability to create and find beauty reflects His nature as the Master Artist of the universe. The Divine Gift…
Read MoreThe 15-Minute Creator: Finding Time for Creativity
In our fast-paced world, creativity often takes a backseat to our daily responsibilities. We tell ourselves we’ll pursue our creative passions “when we have more time,” but that mythical moment of abundance never seems to arrive. What if, instead of waiting for the perfect creative conditions, we learned to embrace the power of micro-moments? The…
Read MoreHitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy challenges the norms of typical science fiction. It combines the elements of a classic space travel novel with the unapologetic imagination of an excited child and the nonsensical brilliance of Lewis Carrol. Adams finds plenty of Wonderland in the stars. From the practical, English, Arthur to the…
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