Christopher Rivas: The Importance of Safety in Order to Create, and the Art of Storytelling

Sep 6

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Guest name: Christopher Rivas

Overhead on the stoop (show topics): Observation, movement ,and being moved for inspiration; Why his creativity needs safety; Going beyond "Black and White" with his book, Brown Enough

Host name: Amanda Lytle

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Christopher Rivas shares how his personal practices and ability to observe the world around him keep him inspired. He shares his perspectives and life experiences that have helped him create his upcoming book, Brown Enough, and how important it's been for Christopher to meet himself where he is at, in any given moment.

As a creator, Christopher talks about the importance of safety and feeling safe in order to create, and why storytelling and community are so important.

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