Tending to both your business and your creative mind, and having both thrive, can be challenging for photographers. Heidi shows how practising mindfulness for creativity and love of self will result in a higher state of consciousness.Introduction (3:47)Advice on exploring multiple passions (6:15)Your purpose isn’t one thing, it’s a tapestry of things. It’s unique to you, so tap into that place of power, and bring it into anything you’re doing.Overcoming your fear of pivoting (12:40)Learn how to listen to your inner voice, and discern what is fear holding you back that should be pushed through. Mindfulness for creativity comes  though meditation.How do you manifest, according to the laws of attraction? (14:59)Have a clear intention and elevated emotion. You may have to trick your body – if you can put your body in a state of joy and gratitude, the chemical reaction will follow.How does shadow work tie in? (18:25)The more I was in an elevated state of consciousness, the more my shadow side was showing up. For me to get past this point of transcendence, I had to face all of that. Which daily habits will achieve mindfulness for creativity? (29:34)Start with meditation. Use an app, or use any method that aligns with your beliefs. It’s  about finding stillness.Advice on letting things go, evolving, and allowing change. (34:06)Set a small boundary. It doesn’t have to be closing your business - it could just be something small like only taking 2 sessions a week. Strategy to avoid burnout (42:32)Write down every minute that goes into a session. Then look at your schedule, and put your personal and family time in first, then schedule sessions with remaining time.Speed Round (45:13)What are you artistically curious about? (48:17)WritingDiscover more about  Heidi HopeWebsite: www.heidihope.comInstagram: @heidi_hope  @newenglandphotocollectiveFacebook: @heidihopecreative @photographerrising @newenglandphotocollectiveBio:Artist and Photographer Heidi Hope Guerard achieved international recognition with her whimsical and ethereal backdrops for children. Heidi is a multi-passionate entrepreneur founding multiple businesses while continuing public speaking and mentoring with a focus on education in the arts. Heidi currently photographs out of Rhode Island while hosting international photography workshops and public speaking to inspire and uplift creatives. Resources shared:The Big Leap Book - https://hendricks.com/resources/big-leaps/the-big-leap/Joe Distenza - https://drjoedispenza.com/The Shadow Effect (Debbie Ford): https://debbieford.com/Gabby Bernstein  - https://gabbybernstein.com/A course in Miracles - https://acimi.com/Calm (https://www.calm.com/)Headspace (https://www.headspace.com/)Insight Timer (https://insighttimer.com/)Superhuman Walking Meditations App (https://www.superhuman.app/)