The Art of Collaborations
Personal reflections, inspiration & encouragement on your creative path
“If you desire to live a creative life, one must remember the power of collaborations, for it is the synergy of diverse minds and unique gifts that propels visions from conception to fruition, transforming mere imagination into tangible innovation.”
Christine Marie
❁ You Don’t Have to Do it All Alone
The truth is, I used to think I had to do it ALL alone. I grew up with the story that to survive in this life, I had only myself to rely on. Ultra-independence felt most safest to me, and I thrived off of never asking for help, assuring I had the strength and stamina to figure out how to thrive as a human being all by myself.
Does any of this sound familiar?
The first time I let my wall down and allowed in support for a creative project, was the year I was finishing my first book, Breaking Free. I had been writing and organizing this book for four years, and found myself swimming in a sea of self-doubt, fear, and uncertainty with the final product.
I was this close to throwing it all away.
In the fall of 2020, fate came knocking on my doorstep, with the opportunities to hire a writing coach, a creative wellness coach (aka my extremely talented bestie Victoria Morris, as well as invest in a team of other professionals that could really bring this vision to life. I was terribly afraid of letting go of control.
And yet, the dream became more powerful than the fear.
Three years later, I am officially celebrating the birthday of this creative endeavor, knowing that without the support from those who stood by me, this book would be collecting dust in the back of my bedroom closet, never having the chance to make an impact on people’s lives.
Reviews:
“A beautiful and raw testament to the journey through self-healing and the complexities of being a deeply sensitive person. I am so grateful to have come across this book of poetry as I am able to see myself on each and every single page. Can't wait to read this book again and again.”
“Refreshing to read such raw, inspiring words. authentic poetry”
“These words have been woven together to speak to the soul of a collective that has endured suffering and also experienced joy. Reading these words took me back to places that I had forgotten and helped me to heal. It also reminded me of the sun, the spark that lives inside of me. That I am not alone, rather wholly supported by the universe.”
❁ The Heart of Collaborations
At the heart of collaboration lies connection—a bridge that reminds us of our unity rather than separation. Through collaboration, we build relationships based on trust, respect, and mutual support. These connections form the foundation of a vibrant network that supports innovation, nurtures talent, and empowers each and everyone of us to reach our full potential.
Together, we can create a community where everyone thrives and succeeds.
The beauty of collaboration lies in its ability to celebrate shared successes rather than see our peers as competition. When we collaborate, we amplify our achievements and magnify our impact, creating a world where our reach is wider and larger than we could possibly do by ourselves.
Collaborating with others is not only an alchemical experience, rather, it is an act of accountability whenever the fear of failure plagues the overall heart behind the mission itself. Everyone who has a creative idea will at some point experience self-doubt and lack of motivation. The truth is it’s inevitable. But if we have others (professionals, friends, loved ones) to keep us on our track, then the ways in which we self-sabotage will become less and less.
❁ Your Turn! (Journal Prompts & Collaboration Invitation)
Questions:
Who have you recently collaborated with? If it was through
, tag their name, along with the newsletter in the comments below.What creative project or publication are you working currently on? What could be possible if you decided to collaborate on your current creative project? Who or what kind of help would you bring in?
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Thanks Christine! Collaboration is an incredible gift. It reminds me of the story of the six blind men and the elephant. Each man describing one aspect of the elephant through their touch. Yet by putting all that information together the truer picture of the elephant becomes possible. This is what I feel collaboration does. I did my first collaboration piece two weeks ago on dream incubation. It was wonderful to work with Kristin Lang and she brought so much more depth to the post!
Christine, this year is the year of collaboration for me. I started a newsletter with my Dad, and a business with a friend of mine where we help people market themselves on LinkedIn a bit better. I've always done a lot of this "online stuff" solo the last 7-8 years. This is the year where I change all that and start working WITH people. It's been great so far! Thanks for liking my note the other day, by the way. I'm subscribing.