We were lucky to catch up with Leah Cordova recently and have shared our conversation below.
Leah , appreciate you making time for us and sharing your wisdom with the community. So many of us go through similar pain points throughout our journeys and so hearing about how others overcame obstacles can be helpful. One of those struggles is keeping creativity alive despite all the stresses, challenges and problems we might be dealing with. How do you keep your creativity alive?
I try to keep the channel open – allowing play, spontaneity, excitement in where ever I can. I do my best to pay attention to what excites me, what I’m drawn to. I listen to my inner child, to my truest self and nurture the artist within. It is easier said than done, but when done it usually results in to something beautiful.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
My focus is to create all that I am called to create. To create with pen, with voice, with dance, with song. To make something out of nothing and put something out there that has never been there before. To put myself out there, constantly and persistently. And to be open to the various avenues that make take knowing that as artist we are constantly changing and evolving. As of now, I feel a new book in the works but also, I seek the stage and I hope to have more opportunities to express on a stage, whether through dance, art, or music. So stay tuned!
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
`1. Passion. If you have a burning passion and can’t ignore or put it to rest, learn to harness it. A tiny spark can set a fire.
2. Drive, persistence and dedication to your craft. Even if half the time, I don’t think my work is any good, it is not for me to question. All I know is that whatever I have inside needs to be shared. If you relate, it’s important to set those prejudices aside. Our craft is so much bigger than ourselves.
3. Practice – when I have a project in mind, my viewpoint shifts to that reality alone. It’s a reverence to that project that matters, the little bit at a time, the journey and process. The end result is not important. Once released, it is no longer our own but everyones. Our creations become a dialogue for others.
Awesome, really appreciate you opening up with us today and before we close maybe you can share a book recommendation with us. Has there been a book thatโs been impactful in your growth and development?
I have various books that have helped me along the way. But a few among them are:
1. The Alchemist
2. The Artist Way
3. The Creative Act
4. The Four Agreements
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