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Creative CodexThe Divine Madness of Dr. Carl Jung (Video Bonus)Watch Part 2: The Midlife Catharsis of Dr. Carl Jung on the Creative Codex YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/y6_H95DH-LM?si=tUQZmK0vEzpXisggThis is the true story of Dr. Carl Jung's descent into the depths of his psyche.Support my work and the Creative Codex vision on Patreon and gain access to tons of exclusive goodies & episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/mjdorian∞∞∞∞∞• Note: This episode is a re-release of Episode 11: "Carl Jung • The Red Book (Part 1)". This is the most popular episode of Creative Codex, and on its six year anniversary, it felt approp...
2025-11-231h 13
Creative Codex53: Hilma af Klint • Painting the Unseen • Part 2: For The TempleIn 1906, Hilma af Klint begins painting a monumental project: Paintings for the Temple. She receives a commission for this series from higher beings contacted through channeling sessions. What is the message of these paintings? And what makes them so remarkable?∞∞∞∞∞Support Creative Codex on my Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes including Kurt Cobain, Jung's Red Book Reading series, Jim Morrison, and the Tarot Exegesis series: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorianThank you in advance!∞∞∞∞∞View the Companion Gallery for this episode: https://mjdorian.com/hilma/∞∞∞∞∞Thank you to Julia Voss! Author of Hilma af Klint: A Biography. Foll...
2025-09-111h 22
Creative CodexTarot Exegesis: The Devil & The StarGet access to the full Tarot Exegesis series and many more exclusive episodes: patreon.com/mjdorianThis is a preview of my Tarot Exegesis series, which analyzes every card of the Major Arcana. I've created this multi-part series as supplemental material to the main Tarot series and as a thank you to all my Patreon supporters.Each episode is an in depth exploration of the symbolism and psychological significance of several cards. On this preview I explore The Devil & The Star (Major Arcana cards XV & XVII).∞∞∞∞∞Buy me a coffee or add to my fanc...
2025-08-1818 min
Creative Codex52: Hilma af Klint • Painting the Unseen • Part 1: Life & Death & ArtWhat makes Hilma af Klint's artwork so groundbreaking? Did she really create her art with the aid of higher beings? And why did it take a century for the art world to catchup with her vision and finally recognize her genius? Join me as we discover the answers to all of that and so much more.∞∞∞∞∞Visit our sponsor, Magic Mind, and try one of three different mental performance shots. Get 60% off with promo code: CODEX60. Just follow this link: http://magicmind.com/codexmf∞∞∞∞∞Support Creative Codex on my Patreon and get access to exclus...
2025-07-021h 21
Xian ArchiveAlchemy's True History & The Philosopher's Stone w/ MJDorian // XA100On this episode of the Xian Archive Podcast, Matt is joined by MJDorian. MJ is an artist, educator, podcast creator, and award winning composer. His work in film has received wide acclaim, including Outstanding Achievement Award for Original Score (VisionFest 2011, NYC) for the feature film: Ontologica. Since 2017, he has also worked in pop music production, including collaborations with: L’FREAQ, Starvin B, and Shelley Thomas. In 2018, MJ launched the podcast: Creative Codex, which he continues to write and produce. The show frequently appears in the top 100 charts globally in the genre of Arts. The mission of Creative Codex is to...
2025-06-141h 24
Creative Codex51: The Tarot • Part II: Synchronicity & The Spirit of Creative GeniusBy what mechanism does Tarot work? On this episode we answer that question through the illuminating writings and theories of Dr. Carl Jung and Marie Louise von Franz. ∞∞∞∞∞Visit our sponsor, Magic Mind, and try their mental performance shots. Get 48% off with promo code: CREATIVECODEX. Just follow this link: https://magicmind.com/creativecodex∞∞∞∞∞Support Creative Codex on my Patreon and get access to my exclusive Tarot Exegesis episodes: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian∞∞∞∞∞Resources used:• Synchronicity by C. G. Jung• On Divination and Synchronicity by Marie Louise von Franz• Alchemical Active Ima...
2025-05-141h 23
Creative CodexTarot Exegesis: The Emperor & The LoversSupport my work and research by becoming a patron and get access to the full Tarot Exegesis series and many more exclusive episodes: patreon.com/mjdorianThis is a preview of my Tarot Exegesis series, which analyzes every card of the Major Arcana. I've created this multi-part series as supplemental material to the main Tarot series. Each episode is an in depth exploration of the symbolism and psychological significance of several cards. On this preview I explore The Emperor & The Lovers (Major Arcana cards IIII & VI).∞∞∞∞∞Buy me a coffee or add to my ...
2025-04-2920 min
Creative Codex50: The Tarot • Part 1: Tarot's Origins & The Archetypes of the Collective UnconsciousWhen did the Tarot begin? Can it be traced back to Egypt or is it more recent in origin?The Tarot is a tradition with a varied reputation, over centuries it has been labeled: a card game, a divination tool, a creation of the devil, and a spiritual book of wisdom. What is it about the Tarot's symbolism that provokes so much emotion out of us? We will explore the cards through the theories of Dr. Carl Jung to find out.∞∞∞∞∞Companion gallery for this episode: http://mjdorian.com/tarot∞∞∞∞∞Resources used:
2025-03-191h 26Creative CodexCreativity Tip 24: Pursue Ambitious Projects (Spotify Video Episode)What do J.R.R. Tolkien, David Lynch, Emily Dickinson, and Damon Albarn have in common? They each pursued ambitious projects—something challenging within their skillset that compelled their growth.
On this video-minisode, we explore the benefits of ambitious projects and the many inspiring examples of artists pushing their limits.
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2025-01-3013 min
Creative CodexVisionary Art: The Book of Job by William Blake (Spotify Video Episode)Video not showing? Watch it on the Creative Codex YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/WLCVwqdw53o
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Why must the righteous suffer? This is a question at the heart of The Story of Job. On this special episode, we seek out the answer through the visionary artwork of William Blake.
In 1805, William Blake was commissioned by his patron and friend, Thomas Butts, to create a set of watercolor illustrations depicting key scenes from The Book of Job. Blake clearly resonated with this 2,600 year old story—there are no other Biblical narratives which he dedicated so...
2025-01-0245 min
Creative Codex49: William Blake • On Vision's Wing • Part 3: The Gods of William BlakeWhy did William Blake create his own gods? What does Blake's cosmology teach us about humanity? What role does Blake's visual art serve in fulfilling his creative vision?
Join me on a journey to The Morgan Library & Museum, where we view Blake's original manuscripts & artworks, to answer these questions.
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2024-11-281h 19
Creative Codex48: William Blake • On Vision's Wing • Part 2: Innocence & ExperienceWhat makes Blake's Songs of Innocent & of Experience a work of genius? What is the nature of vision? What is Blake's concept of fourfold vision? Is it even graspable by the intellect? We will make the attempt. Join us for a deep dive into all of this and much more.∞∞∞∞∞View the companion gallery for this episode here, including read-along versions of the poems: https://mjdorian.com/blake/∞∞∞∞∞Support Creative Codex on my Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, including the LIMITED RELEASE SERIES (Jim Morrison & Kurt Cobain), the Red Book Reading series, and all the Epis...
2024-09-301h 23
Chiwi Journal#155: Creative Codex, Carl Jung, Misfit Artists, Tragic Heroes, and Creative Genius with MJDorianMy guest today is MJDorian, the host of one of my favourite shows Creative Codex. He is also an artist and composer.
In today’s episode, we talked about…
Behind the Scenes: An inside look at the making of the podcast show, Creative Codex.
Carl Jung’s Influence: How Carl Jung’s work has shaped MJDorian's creative process and influenced the reading of The Red Book.
Modern Impact: What makes Carl Jung's work particularly compelling for today's artists and creatives?
William Blake Encounter: The mysterious and unexplainable experience with William Blake’s...
2024-08-1252 min
Creative Codex47: William Blake • On Vision's Wing • Part 1: The Marriage of Heaven & HellWilliam Blake is considered one of the greatest artists and poets of the English language, yet he lived most of his life in poverty. Why? Many of his acquaintances considered him mad while friends who knew his art considered him 'brilliantly mad'. What was so different about Blake?
Join me on this William Blake series as we pry open the mind of this celebrated creative genius to find the true meaning of his enigmatic works.
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2024-08-071h 28
Creative CodexRed Book Reading: Jung's Precognitions of WW1 & The Assassination of Archduke Franz FerdinandDr. Carl Jung began to have apocalyptic visions in October 1913 which compelled him to engage a dialogue with his unconscious. In the following months, he transcribed these experiences in his personal journals (Black Books). When World War 1 started in June 1914, Jung realized that his visions, dreams, and meditations may have been precognitions of the impending war.
On this minisode, we explore the writings and journals of Dr. Carl Jung to help us better understand this pivotal moment in Jung's life and how it inspired his later psychological theories.
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2024-07-1720 minCreative CodexLanguage Fails Us: Confronting the Nature of Art & ArtessenceWhere language breaks, art begins. Language routinely fails us in conversations about art and creativity. In the following essay, I elaborate on the reason for this problem and offer three terms which can help give more depth and clarity to our discussions of art.
The three primary experiential aspects of art:
Art-making: verb, a creative act that results in an art-object.
Art-object: noun, a material or immaterial byproduct of art-making.
Artessence: noun, the state of mind of an art experience.
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2024-06-0622 min
The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & PsychotherapyE87 - Carl Jung, the Meaning Crisis, the Red Book & the Apocalypse (with MJDorian)MJDorian is an artist, educator, podcast creator, and award winning composer. In 2018, MJ launched the podcast: Creative Codex, which he continues to write and produce. The show frequently appears in the top 100 charts globally in the genre of Arts. The mission of Creative Codex is to explore the mysteries of creative genius through narrative, sound design, and original music.Today we discuss who Carl Jung was, an overview of what he contributed to psychology, why he disagreed with Freud, the difference between Freudian & Jungian psychology, the Jungian interpretation of dreams, his apocalyptic visions, the Red...
2024-05-241h 13
Creative Codex46: Alexander McQueen • Woven in Shadows (Part 3)What happens to Alexander McQueen when he achieves his life's dream? Is he able to continue creating inspired collections in spite of the intense pressures of global fame? What are the personal meanings behind his most iconic collections? And what leads to his tragic end?
We will explore all of those questions and much more on this finale to the McQueen series.
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2024-05-092h 05Creative CodexCreativity Tip 23: Be Driven By A VisionAll creative geniuses have visions throughout their lives which guide their work. What does it mean to have a vision? How does a vision differ from a goal? How do you discover your own vision? Let's talk about it.
This insight developed from recent studies and reflections I've been engaged in, it is part of my current attempt to define creative genius through several traits which all creative geniuses seem to share. In searching through all of the insights gathered over five years of doing this show, I've noticed that all of the figures we have covered...
2024-03-2612 min
Creative Codex45: Alexander McQueen • Woven in Shadows (Part 2)More than anything else in the world, Alexander McQueen at 21 years old wants to be a fashion designer. He embarks on a bold journey to flip the fashion industry on its head. But what makes his early collections so revolutionary and controversial? And what leads to him being 'discovered'?
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2024-03-071h 23
THIRD EYE DROPSEncountering Archetypes, Psychological Alchemy & Carl Jung, MJDorian | Mind Meld 378🥰 Support TED and join the community on Patreon MJDorian of the fantastic Creative Codex podcast returns to the mind meld! Video Version Here 👈 We riff on the philosophy of Carl Jung, archetypal encounters, active imagination, psychological alchemy, the strangeness of the psyche, creative inspiration, and much more. Support Third Eye Drops: 🥰 Support TED and join the community on Patreon 🎧 Sub and Review on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Sub and Review on Spotify 🌀 Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch
2024-02-091h 52
Behind the StigmaCarl Gustav Jung, The Red Book, & Active Imagination with MJDorianSend us a textIn this week's episode, featuring our guest speaker, MJDorian, we delved into the world of psychoanalyst Dr. Carl Gustav Jung and explored his Red Book, which Jung described as his “confrontation with the unconscious." We discussed the content of the book, uncovered underlying themes, and examined its relevance to the modern world.MJ also guided us through a method employed by Carl Jung known as 'The Digging Technique', shedding light on active imagination and recounting his (MJ's) own personal experiences with it.*All music in...
2024-01-281h 02
Creative Codex44: Alexander McQueen • Woven in Shadows (Part 1)How does a boy from a working class London background with no connections to the fashion industry go on to become one of the greatest fashion designers of all time? This is the story of Lee Alexander McQueen. Join me as we dive into the life and work of one of the most celebrated and controversial designers of the 21st century.
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2024-01-251h 04Creative CodexCreativity Tip 22: Harvesting TimeEver feel like life is too busy to explore your creativity? Ever feel like you don't have enough time?
On this Creativity Tip minisode we explore the idea of finding and utilizing the corners of your day. And the possibility that less time isn't always a bad thing–just ask yourself:
What can I do with the time that I have?
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2023-12-2111 minCreative Codex43: Listener Q&A 🎉 5 Year Anniversary Special 🎉All of the questions in this episode were sent in by listeners via Instagram, Patreon messages, or Spotify responses.
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Questions (in order of appearance, with timestamps):
Do you think sadness / heartache / trauma is the secret ingredient to making great art? - Nikita ( 3:33 )
Of all the artists featured so far in Creative Codex, who would you most like to spend a d...
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Creative Codex42: Carl Jung & Alchemy • Part IV: The Heart of AlchemyWhat is your relationship to matter? On this episode–the fourth and final episode in the Jung & Alchemy series–we journey to the heart of alchemy. Through studying examples in alchemy we answer these questions: What are archetypes? What is the collective unconscious? What is individuation?
And the question to end all questions on the matter: What happens when you practice alchemy? Does it confirm Jung's theories? Let's find out.
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2023-11-011h 34Creative CodexRed Book Reading • Ch. 2: Refinding The Soul (Preview)This is a preview of my new Red Book Reading series, which is now available on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian
Each month I read the next chapter of Dr. Carl Jung's visionary masterpiece, The Red Book (also known as Liber Novus). Each reading is complete with original music and sound design.
Whether you've already read it once and hope to gain new insights, or you have it but haven't cracked it open yet–this series is for you.
Thank you in advance for your support!
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2023-10-0411 min
Creative Codex41: Carl Jung & Alchemy • Part III: Magnum OpusJoin me for a journey back to a time when alchemy was revered by Kings & Queens and practiced in the courts of nobles. A time when Prague was the alchemical capital of the world–drawing occultists to it from all of Europe, and ruled by a King who supported esoteric spiritual practices. Along the way we will find direct parallels between Jung's Red Book and the work of the alchemists, leading us to Jung's most misunderstood psychotherapeutic method: active imagination.
We will also explore these questions: What can a two hundred year old Grimm's fairy tale teach us...
2023-08-311h 14Creative CodexCreativity Tip 21: Think Less, Play MoreWhat is the hidden link between play and creativity? Why do we discourage adults from play? How do you heal your relationship with play and improve your creativity?
As we journey from childhood into adulthood, the world demands that we abandon play and daydream–relegating them to the domain of childhood. But of the many sacrifices we all must make in our transition into adulthood, this sacrifice is the most damaging to our creativity. It's time we heal our relationship with play and reimagine its place in our daily lives. On this Creativity Tip mi...
2023-08-0614 min
Creative Codex40: Carl Jung & Alchemy • Part II: River of GoldBeneath the surface of Western history––deep within its cavernous tunnels––flows a river of gold.
On this episode we explore the essential concepts of alchemy, alchemical artwork, Jung's theory regarding the projection of unconscious material, inexplicable dreams with alchemical symbolism, the paradox of consciousness & matter, and the unique role of revelation in alchemy. In the end, we return to The Red Book to track down a special passage which seems to prove Dr. Jung tapped into alchemy through his active imagination method seven years before officially studying it.
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Creative Codex39: Carl Jung & Alchemy • Part I: Dreams, Art, & SynchronicityWhat is alchemy? Where does it come from? When did it begin? What does Jung find in alchemy? What does it represent to him that is so important, so profound, that it causes him to abandon his inspired work of the Red Book? It’s time to find out.
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2023-06-0957 minCreative CodexGuided Meditation: Inner Child (Active Imagination)This is a special guided meditation episode which takes you on a journey to meet your inner child and start a dialogue with them. It is inspired by Dr. Carl Jung's active imagination method.
My hope is that this meditation will introduce you to a new way of relating to your inner world. A way that is playful and engages one of the most powerful and seemingly overlooked tools humans have: imagination.
In becoming familiar with the method of active imagination, and how to engage a dialogue with a part of your unconscious, we will h...
2023-05-1233 min
Creative Codex38: Marina Abramović • IMMATERIAL • Part III: SublimationThis is the final part of a three part series about the legend of performance art: Marina Abramović. In this episode we explore Marina & Ulay's hypnosis inspired performance pieces, we follow them into the Australian outback for their six months living with aborigines, and finally explore what leads to their last performance–walking the Great Wall of China.
Pieces discussed in order of appearance in the episode:
• Hypnosis inspired series (1980): Nature of Mind, Point of Contact, Timeless Point of View, Rest Energy
• Nightsea Crossing (1981-1987)
• Lovers (1988), The Great Wall of C...
2023-04-191h 20
Creative CodexCreativity Tip 20: The Garbage JournalWhy do we start journals with so much enthusiasm, only to lose interest within a month? What is the point of a good journal? What are the profound benefits of journaling and how do we engage them?
On this Creativity Tip, we explore the possibility that we are all journaling wrong. Pop culture has handicapped our ability to journal effectively, romanticizing the 'art of journaling' and externalizing our attention away from inner life. We explore two of the most important experiences a good journal provides: self-excavation and self-conversation. And finally, how a new type of journal engages...
2023-03-2111 min
Creative Codex37: Marina Abramović • IMMATERIAL • Part II: ConjunctionThis is Part 2 of a three part series about the legend of performance art: Marina Abramović. On this episode, we explore her intense relationship and art partnership with Ulay. The narrative weaves its way through their thirteen year collaboration, focusing on their early years, first performances together, and their Art Vital manifesto which encapsulated their life and art.
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Creative Codex36: Marina Abramović • IMMATERIAL • Part 1: Life or DeathThis is Part 1 of a three part series about the legend of performance art: Marina Abramović. On this episode, we explore her childhood, Marina's first forays into art, and her controversial Rhythm series. In a first for podcasting, we explore her performance art through sonic simulations of the works as they are discussed.
Her artworks as they appear in this episode:
Rhythm 10 (1973)
Rhythm 5 (1974)
Rhythm 2 (1974)
Rhythm 4 (1974)
Rhythm 0 (1974)
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2023-02-0257 minCreative CodexLetter to a Young Artist in the 21st CenturyThis essay was inspired by the listeners of Creative Codex. It is dedicated to all the young artists who are unsure of their place in the modern world, and all the well intentioned parents, who want to encourage their child's creative journey. To them I say: art is not an option–it is a necessity.
You can read this essay here: https://mjdorian.com/essays/
In the process of writing Letter to a Young Artist in the 21st Century, I realized 7 Universal Truths of Art. These are explored throughout the essay, they are included here for...
2023-01-1015 min
Creative Codex35: Hieronymus Bosch • The Hell Panel (The Garden of Earthly Delights Part II)The Hell Panel of Hieronymus Bosch is considered the most infamous depiction of Hell in art history. On this episode, we will venture deeper into Bosch's Hell than anyone has ever ventured before. At its depths we will find philosophical insights, critiques of the Catholic Church, and Bosch's visionary creative genius on full display.
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2022-12-201h 15Creative CodexCreativity Tip 19: The Subtle Art of MirroringHave you ever noticed that you mirror your closest friend's habits and interests? Have you ever wondered: 'how do I think like Leonardo da Vinci or Albert Einstein?' On this creativity tip, we are going to explore something we all do naturally: mirroring. And how we can use to inspire our creative work in new and unexpected directions.
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2022-12-0608 min
Creative Codex34: Hieronymus Bosch • The Garden of Earthly Delights (Part I)Hieronymus Bosch created one of the strangest and most talked about paintings in art history: The Garden of Earthly Delights. But there is a riddle hidden in the garden: is it an idyllic paradise or a sinful false paradise? On this episode, we will dive deeper than ever before to search for the answer.
Other questions we will explore on this episode: what makes The Garden of Earthly Delights a work of creative genius? Why do some historians consider it a work of madness? And what do we really know about the mysterious painter: Hieronymus Bosch?
2022-11-131h 22
Creative Codex33: Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci • Part 2: Treatise On Painting & The Vitruvian ManImagine if you were a student of Leonardo da Vinci during the height of the Renaissance? What would you learn? All the secrets of oil painting, the hidden proportions of human anatomy, Leonardo's philosophy on life...Let's find out. On this episode, we explore Leonardo da Vinci's Treatise On Painting through three lectures on Proportion, Anatomy, and Color. We stumble onto the invention of 'orange'. And finally, we uncover unlock the secrets of The Vitruvian Man.
Join me for this special two part series, as we dive into the thoughts, artwork, and paradoxes of Leonardo da Vinci's...
2022-10-131h 29Creative CodexCreativity Tip 18: The Siesta NapOn this minisode, we’re going to explore the physical and creative benefits of napping. I’ll share with you my personal method for easing into a nap practically anywhere. And we will answer this question: are there any creative benefits to napping?
Dorian's Nap Method:
Set your alarm for 17 - 20 minutes.
Lay down on a bed (with a sleep mask) or elsewhere, like a car (with sunglasses).
Slow down your breathing and scan your body for any tension.
Slowly count from 1 to 15 in your mind, imagine drawing each number slowly. If you make it to 15, star...
2022-09-1417 min
Creative CodexJimi Hendrix Electrifies The Star Spangled Banner (Today in Creative History)Today in Creative History: August 18th, 1969, Jimi Hendrix plays a visionary rendition of The Star Spangled Banner for a stunned audience at Woodstock. It's a performance that will go down in history as the musical climax of a tumultuous decade in the USA. Decades later, this rendition still sounds as startling to our ears as it must have to the tens of thousands in attendance.
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2022-08-1813 min
Creative Codex32: Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci • Part 1: The Inner Life of GeniusAt this moment, strewn across the world, there exist over 7,200 pages of Leonardo da Vinci's notes. These pages are not only echoes of a distant past–embodying the inquisitive spirit of the Renaissance–according to scholars and historians they represent the 'greatest record of curiosity ever created'.
Join me for this special two part series, as we dive into the thoughts, artwork, and paradoxes of Leonardo da Vinci's mind. A mind whose brilliance is exteriorized for us on the pages of these manuscripts.
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2022-07-2954 min
Creative CodexGuided Meditation: Intuition MappingThis is a Guided Meditation episode about one of the most perplexing aspects of creativity: Intuition. What is it and how do we engage it more effectively?
This meditation is based on a technique I've been developing called: Intuition Mapping. Grab a cup of coffee / tea, and give this guided meditation a test drive to see what compulsions are pushing and pulling you.
Some helpful notes:
• Motivations push you. Intentions direct you. Intuitions pull you.
• To find your motivations ask...
2022-06-2822 min
Creative Codex31: Leonor Fini • The Dark MasqueradeLeonor Fini did not limit art to the confines of the frame, for her, it spilled out into all of life itself. Every year, Fini and her two lovers, Stanislao & Kot, would host soirees at an abandoned monastery on the island of Corsica. If you were invited, it meant you were part of her inner circle. The only requirement was: come dressed in a mask and costume–the more elaborate, the better.Join me on a masquerade through Fini's imagination. Along the way we will witness a battle of wits between Dalí and Fini, we...
2022-05-061h 39
Creative Codex30: Leonor Fini • Mirrors of the Dark Sublime (Part I)Leonor Fini was one of the most prolific and mysterious artists of the 20th century. Her career spans an impressive 67 years, she completed over 1,100 oil paintings, and her art was featured in over 350 international gallery exhibitions during her lifetime. Yet she is virtually unknown to us today. Her art and career are shrouded with the mystery of a sphinx's riddle. This is the story of Leonor Fini, one of the 20th century's great creative geniuses.
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2022-04-221h 13
Creative CodexThe World Is Burning–Why Should I Make Art?Why make art during times of turmoil? Why make art in times of war? Why should you even be creative when it feels like the world is burning?
In this minisode, we explore the reason why we need art to help us transcend our darkest times.
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Cover Art: Photograph by Joseph Eid, 2017. The man pictured is Mohammed Anis, a civilian in Aleppo, Syria. He sits on his bed, with a pipe in his hand, listening to a vinyl record on his gramophone–surrounded by the bombed wreckage of his home.
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2022-03-2909 min
Creative Codex29: Carl Jung • Seven Sermons to the Dead (Part III)On this episode, we will conclusively answer this question: why was Gnosticism so important to Dr. Carl Jung?Along the way, we will dive deep into Sermons 5 thru 7 to answer these questions: what is the relationship between spirituality and sexuality? How does Jung's libido theory differ from Freud's libido theory? What is the significance of the dove and the serpent in religious symbolism? According to the Seven Sermons to the Dead: what is the goal of life?As mentioned in the episode–here is Jung's mysterious anagram–which is found on the bottom of the fina...
2022-03-101h 21
The Christian Reeve PodcastMJDorian | The Christian Reeve Podcast | #128 |In this episode of the Christian Reeve Podcast, podcaster, visual artist and award-winning composer MJDorian joins the show to discuss what it means to be a creative genius, the history of creativity, his podcast 'Creative Codex' which explores what it means to be a creative genius, whether or not it's possible to separate art from the artist, the different roles we have in life, how becoming a father changed his approach to life and art, and much more!
Follow MJDorian on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/
Check out MJDorian's podcast 'Creative Codex' here...
2022-01-251h 09
Creative CodexArt Is Dangerous: Nazi Degenerate Art Exhibition • Entartete Kunst, 1937When the Nazi Party came to power in Germany, in 1933, one of their first goals was to reshape culture by force. The Nazis organized book burnings, stormed artist studios, confiscating work they disagreed with, and fired contemporary artists from teaching positions in universities. The goal was to place limits on human expression–an ominous display for what was to come.
Visit the companion gallery for this episode here: https://mjdorian.com/dangerous/
The celebrated 1800's German poet, Heinrich Heine, wrote: "where books are burned, there too, people will burn."
On this episode, we explo...
2022-01-2322 min
Creative Codex28: Carl Jung • Seven Sermons to the Dead (Part II)In 1916, Dr. Carl Jung wrote his most mystifying work: The Seven Sermons to the Dead. In this episode, we continue our quest to understand it the way Jung understood it, exploring Sermons 3 & 4. We will attempt to answer these questions: Who is Abraxas? Why is he a god above gods? Who is Basilides? Why does Jung credit him as the writer of the Seven Sermons? And what leads Jung to have this creative breakthrough? Does it come from a point of inner turmoil or inspired grace? It’s time we find out.
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2022-01-041h 10
Creative CodexVideo Bonus: The Most Disturbing Painting of All Time (Vincent van Gogh's Asylum Portrait)This is a special Video Bonus episode of Creative Codex! Our show has been selected by Spotify to showcase the new video options for podcasters on Spotify. If you dig it, please share it with someone! (The video playback is currently only supported on Spotify.)
( This video bonus first appeared on the Creative Codex Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9xwt3hz49VBbgqN80driTQ )
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Our story begins in the late 1800's, with one of history's most beloved artists: Vincent van Gogh. In between bouts of debilitating psychotic...
2021-12-0613 min
Creative Codex27: Carl Jung • Seven Sermons to the Dead (Part I)In 1916, Dr. Carl Jung experienced a strange phenomenon that possessed him with tremendous creative force. The experience inspired him to write a philosophical & psychological scripture he called: The Seven Sermons to the Dead.
This is Jung's most mystifying work. It appears in the final chapter of The Red Book, and it embodies the culmination of Jung's numinous inner explorations from 1913 - 1916.
On this special episode, we will dive deep into Sermons One and Two, to attempt to understand this rare creative work the way that Jung understood it. Along the way we will delve into G...
2021-11-261h 17
Creative CodexBest of Creative Codex • Sonic Simulations (100k Special)This is a special clip show of some of the best moments from the last 3 years of Creative Codex! The focus of this episode is: sonic simulations. In the show, sonic simulations are the use of sound design, music, and narration to convey an experience, time, or place.
The clips featured in this episode, in order of appearance are:
Nikola Tesla’s Earthquake Experiment (Episode 5)
Discovery of Emily Dickinson’s Poems (Episode 18)
Robert Johnson Goes to the Crossroads (Episode 15)
Meeting Vincent (Episode 22)
Carl Jung’s Vision of the Cav...
2021-10-2750 min
Creative CodexCreativity Tip 17: Boredom Breeds Creativity (The Mental Cigarette Break)Does boredom play an important role in creativity? If so, is technology ridding our lives of boredom at a perilous cost? On this Creativity Tip minisode, the truth gets 'curiouser and curiouser.' Along the way we explore research in neuroscience regarding the Default Mode Network, and psychological research that potentially proves the link between boredom and creativity.
Try the Mental Cigarette Break Challenge:
• Five minutes. Every day. For seven days.
• Turn your phone notifications off. Put your devices to the side.
• Stare out of a window. And let your mind wander...
2021-10-1514 min
Creative Codex26: L'FREAQ (In Conversation)On this episode we sit down with multi-talented singer / songwriter: L'FREAQ. (Also known as Lea Cappelli.) We dive deep into all of the most interesting topics: Does creativity feed on despair and depression? How do you get to the gold? What is L'FREAQ's songwriting process? Do you hear music on the cusp of sleep?
Listen to L'FREAQ's phenomenal new album, Showgirl: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6yIxwhGx8Mq6i1WwgRSfkQ?si=LeKcBiROTw-hW4Xy5xL9OA&dl_branch=1
Showgirl is also available on all music platforms.
Connect with L'FREAQ:
Instagram: https://www.i...
2021-09-281h 04
Creative CodexArt Is Dangerous (Exhibit A: The Devil Wood Incident)Is art dangerous? On this minisode, I share a personal story about the art project that almost killed me. I call this: The Devil Wood Incident. This is Exhibit A in a miniseries exploring the theme: Art Is Dangerous.
Here is a link to the Devil Wood music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TTL-GKBMTk
If you would like to share your own Art Is Dangerous story for a future episode, reach out to me: info@mjdorian.com
Instagram of singer / songwriter / vocal alchemist, Shelley Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T...
2021-09-1416 min
Creative Codex25: Vincent van Gogh • At Eternity's Gate (Madness, Genius, & Tragedy: Part 4)On this episode we explore the tragic death of Vincent van Gogh. We seek to answer, once and for all, was it: suicide or homicide? In the process we discover that the two popular theories explaining Vincent's death are deeply flawed, and a new theory emerges.
This episode follows the events of that fateful day through Theo's perspective. After a thorough investigation, we explore the aftermath, and meet the woman who made Vincent van Gogh a household name: Johanna van Gogh-Bonger.
The original music of this episode features a very special guest, singer & songwriter: L'FREAQ. (A...
2021-08-251h 31
Creative Codex24: Vincent van Gogh • The Asylum (Madness, Genius, & Tragedy: Part 3)On May 8th, 1889, Vincent van Gogh checks in to a mental asylum. What begins as a three month stay extends into a year. A period of time during which Vincent paints 141 masterpieces in between bouts of debilitating psychotic attacks.
On this episode, we dive into Vincent and Theo's letters to finally uncover all of the details about Vincent's yearlong stay in the asylum.
The original music of this episode features a very special guest, singer & songwriter: L'FREAQ. (Also known as Lea Cappelli.) Follow all of L'FREAQ's music through her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lfreaq/...
2021-07-291h 06Creative CodexCreativity Tip 15: The 10,000 Hours RuleWhat is the 10,000 Hours Rule? How can you apply it in your life?
I first stumbled on this theory in the book: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. The basic premise is this: to achieve mastery in any skill that requires complex cognitive processes, you need to put in roughly 10,000 hours of effort, spread across a 10 year span.
In other words, if you want to become a master at something, you will have to clock in about 10,000 hours into that domain. That could be anything from cooking, computer coding, rapping, martial arts, piano playing, oil painting, and...
2021-07-1113 min
Creative Codex23: Vincent van Gogh • The Ear Incident (Madness, Genius, & Tragedy: Part 2)On this special episode, we dive into the full truth about the most infamous event in art history: Vincent van Gogh's ear incident. The 'ear incident' serves as a catalyst event, which signals the onset of a mental affliction which will torment Vincent van Gogh for his final three years. Paradoxically, at the same time his mental health is in decline, his paintings are showing the signs of a creative genius.
Explore all of the paintings mentioned in this episode at this companion gallery: https://mjdorian.com/vincent/
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2021-06-111h 11
Creative Codex22: Vincent van Gogh • A Strange Boy (Madness, Genius, & Tragedy: Part 1)Can madness and genius be contained in one individual? Can psychosis and the rarest artistry be contained in one mind?
These contradictions pervade the story of Vincent van Gogh. And in the final three years of his life, they culminate in a whirlwind.
You may think you know Vincent, you may have heard about him on a TV show or a podcast. But not like this.
Over the next three episodes, we will explore Van Gogh’s personal letters, doctor’s reports, police reports, and family letters, to paint a vivid picture of Vince...
2021-05-2657 minCreative CodexGuided Meditation • Discover Your HeartThis is a special Guided Meditation episode called Discover Your Heart. (You do not need to have any experience with meditation for this experience to work for you. Give it a try!)
Oftentimes we only truly listen to our body when we are feeling pain or pleasure. This means we ignore the subtle sensations which are happening every minute of every day.
This meditation specifically focuses on your heart. The engine of your body. Your body is the vehicle you will be using for your life journey. So why not become familiar with the engine that runs your vehicle?
We b...
2021-05-0538 minCreative CodexThe Madness of Genius (Opening Lecture from Creative Codex Club event 4/20/21)Is there a line between genius and madness? What is the difference between the madness of artists and the madness of genius? This is a brief opening lecture which I presented for an event called The Madness of Genius, which was held on April 20th, 2021, on the Clubhouse app. This was the first event held by the Creative Codex Club, and featured two special guest speakers: Emily Dickinson scholar, Justin Horm, and holistic psychiatrist, Dr. Kelley O'Donnell.
If you have Clubhouse, follow Creative Codex Club and myself (MJ Dorian), to join the community and enjoy future conversations! H...
2021-04-2211 min
Creative Codex21: The Magic Secrets of Salvador DaliIn 1948, Salvador Dali wrote a notorious treatise with the intention to "save modern art from chaos and laziness". On this feature length episode, we explore Salvador Dali's 50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship.
We focus on ten essential secrets from this bizarre treatise including: the secret of the painter's pointed mustache, the sleep technique known as the 'slumber with a key', rules for lovemaking, the secret of having a spider as a pet, pigments to rely on and those to banish from your palette, and many more! So did he succeed in saving modern art with Dalinian magic? Let’s f...
2021-04-071h 24Creative CodexCreativity Tip 14: Ideas Thrive In The UnfamiliarHow do you find the ideas that excite you? How do you encourage inspiration within a fixed structure of habit?
Ideas thrive in the unfamiliar. Take your expertise and engage it through something related but unfamiliar.
This is a Creativity Tip mini-episode. If you found it helpful or interesting, please share it with someone you think will enjoy it!
If you would like to listen to all of the Creativity Tip mini-episodes head over to my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian
Thank you so much for your support! Make sure...
2021-03-3009 minCreative Codex20: Listener Q&A (Topics: Carl Jung, creativity as a form of magic, Bollingen Tower, NFTs, Emily Dickinson, etc)Join us for a special Listener Q&A episode of Creative Codex, where the spotlight is on you, and your thoughts and questions.
Questions covered on this episode include such gems as: How do you decide on a creative figure for your next episode? What's up with NFTs and thoughts on digital art? Could you discuss Austin Osman Spare and his theory that art and magic are somehow linked? Why do more intelligent people tend to be atheists? How closely do you think mastery is related to reclusiveness?
Head over to the Creative Codex YouTube...
2021-03-1155 min
Creative Codex19: The Enigma of Emily Dickinson (Part 2)Join us as we dive deep into the enigmatic mind of Emily Dickinson. In this episode, we explore her creative process, her most intimate letters, the mysterious details about her illness, and the secret to her creative genius: solitude.
Episode Guide including the featured poems is available here: http://mjdorian.com/emily/
The voice of Emily Dickinson is performed by: Frances LaVette. Follow Frances and her projects on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/l.a.d.y_l.a.z.a.r.u.s._/
Support Creative Codex at our Patreon page...
2021-02-191h 39Creative CodexCreativity Tip 12: Limitless CreativityWhat would you do if you had unlimited resources? What project or career would you pursue?
On this Creativity Tip minisode I guide you through a thought exercise that re-frames how you view the world. We often view the world through economic resources because society is limited by economics; but that doesn't mean your creativity needs to be. Change your perspective and you will be surprised to find there are countless resources around you that can help you work toward your dreams and goals.
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."...
2021-01-2010 min
Creative Codex18: The Enigma of Emily Dickinson (Part 1)On this special episode, we dive headfirst into the enigmatic genius of Emily Dickinson. We explore what makes her poetry so brilliant, her strained relationship with religion, the challenges she faced living in a Puritanical town in the mid 1800's, and the influence her uniquely distinguished family had on her work.
Read along with the incredible poems featured in this episode here: http://www.mjdorian.com/emily/
In this episode, Emily Dickinson is voiced by the multi-talented performer: Frances LaVette. Go follow her work on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/l.a.d...
2021-01-071h 27
Creative CodexCarl Jung's Near Death ExperienceIn 1944, the psychologist Carl Jung experienced a vision that transcended any others he had during his life: it was his near death experience. On this mini-episode, we dive into Jung's written account of the experience, pairing it with original music, and we explore the implications it presents in the context of the clinical phenomena of NDEs (Near Death Experiences) and Western esoteric traditions.
Relevant References:
- Memories, Dreams, Reflections by Carl Jung (Chapter 10: Visions)
- 'Near Death Experiences in Survivors of Cardiac Arrest' a study by Dr. Pim van Lommel
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2020-11-2930 minCreative CodexCreativity Tip 10: Don't Be Afraid To StealAt what point is inspiration plagiarism? If an existing work of art inspires you to create something, where do you draw the line of ownership? Is it even reasonable to assume a line should be drawn?
On this Creativity Tip mini-episode we tackle this conundrum and offer examples from history to backup the wild implications.
If you'd like to hear all of the Creativity Tip mini-episodes, head over to my Patreon page, where you can gain access to numerous supporter perks, as well as shout-outs in episodes: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian
Thank...
2020-11-1611 min
Creative Codex17: Beau Stanton (In Conversation)Join me in the art studio of painter, mural artist, and Renaissance man: Beau Stanton. We discuss symbolism, the ability of art to move the unconscious, incorporating historical elements in your work, how Beau plans a mural, what happens if you stop making art, his early apprenticeship experiences with Ron English, and Beau's personal art philosophy.
Check out all things Beau Stanton on his website and Instagram:
Web: http://www.beaustanton.com/
Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beaustanton/
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2020-10-301h 38
Creative CodexGuided Meditation • The Middle Pillar & Israel RegardieThe Middle Pillar is a unique and profound meditation popularized by Israel Regardie. Regardie was a writer on Western esoteric traditions and a ceremonial magician during the 1900's. The meditation we explore in this episode is based entirely on Regardie's description in his book of the same name, released in 1930, entitled: The Middle Pillar. During his lifetime, Regardie was a prominent member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.
One of the benefits of practicing The Middle Pillar is that it centers you and brings your energies back into balance. This is achieved through the visualization of spheres of...
2020-10-0426 minCreative CodexReflections: Grief & CreativityReflections is a minisode series I will occasionally record that is of a more personal nature. Think of it like a journal entry with a specific theme. This minisode is about Grief & Creativity, how one influences the other, and how they are inextricably linked.
If you would like to pose a question or make a comment about this episode or any creative topic please visit our subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CreativeCodex/
Or visit my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian
I respond to all messages and posts within the hour...
2020-09-1311 min
Creative Codex16: The Devil & Robert Johnson (Part 2)In this episode we continue the saga of the most infamous blues musician of all time. ⚡️🎸🎙 We unravel the myth and reveal the talented young man who lived a remarkable and tragic life.
If the devil didn’t teach him, who did? Where did he go when he disappeared for six months in 1931? Why does he sing about the devil in so many of his songs? Why was he murdered? We answer all this and more, including: what Cross Road Blues really means.
After you finish the episode, head over to our subreddit and keep the conversation going! I'd love to hear your t...
2020-08-021h 09
Creative Codex15: The Devil & Robert Johnson (Part 1)The life of bluesman Robert Johnson is a tangle of myth, genius, and tragedy. He was so brilliant that after his murder in 1938, the only sensible explanation was that he sold his soul to the devil.
On this two part special, we untangle the lies, and inside of Robert Johnson’s life we discover the obsessive nature of creative genius. But even in that story, the devil still plays a part.
After you finish the episode, head over to our subreddit and keep the conversation going! I'd love to hear your thoughts or attempt to ans...
2020-07-261h 00Creative CodexCreativity Tip 9: Start A Dream JournalHave you ever tried to keep a dream journal? Are there any benefits to your creativity or personal growth in keeping up with such a habit?
I have kept a dream journal for the last three months. Here are my thoughts on this old fashioned habit and the intriguing personal benefits that come with starting your own dream journal.
Visit my Patreon for exclusive content, including all Creativity Tip Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian
Thank you for your support!
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2020-06-3007 min
Creative CodexGuided Meditation • Inner SanctumIt is highly recommended you listen to this meditation with headphones.
This is a Guided Meditation that takes you on a journey into your Inner Sanctum. Your Inner Sanctum is a place deep inside your mind, a place of great peace and potential located in your unconscious mind. Enthusiasts of Carl Jung will notice this meditation is very similar to the process of active imagination that Jung often writes about.
This meditation is not aligned with any particular tradition or religion. It can be practiced by anyone. This guided meditation is not hypnosis, it maintains y...
2020-05-2435 min
Creative Codex14: Why Humans Need ArtWhy do humans need art? Hidden within the answer to that question is a profound truth about the human experience. Join me as we travel around the world to narrow down three primary reasons why humans need art.
In our quest for the answer we will explore Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, the Game of Thrones TV show, the poetry of Emily Dickinson, Carl Jung's art therapy methods, Mozart's Requiem, and the visionary art of Alex Gray. Get your thinking caps on, this one's a bonafide deep dive.
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2020-04-261h 14
Creative Codex13: DELANILA (In Conversation)Join me for an intimate sit down conversation with Danielle Eva Schwob, also known as the dark pop singer / songwriter: DELANILA. We discuss her songwriting process, misconceptions about creativity, the allure of having an artist persona, and writing a song inspired by Dostoyevsky.
Danielle Eva Schwob is a composer, songwriter, music producer, and singer. Check out the music video premiere for her newest DELANILA single, The Philosopher, on CLASH Music: https://www.clashmusic.com/news/delanilas-the-philosopher-is-an-explosion-of-jealousy
Also visit her website for all things DELANILA: https://delanila.com/
2020-02-281h 23Creative CodexGuided Meditation • Jung's Digging MethodIn 1913, Carl Gustav Jung devised a meditation method that allowed him to reach his imaginative unconscious, experiencing waking 'visions' that led to his most enigmatic work: The Red Book.
I have tracked down his descriptions of this method through his later lectures, and have created an approximation of what Jung was doing. Included here is a guided meditation episode for your exploration of your own imaginative unconscious.
Please follow all the steps accordingly! (DO NOT operate any machinery / vehicles while exploring this method. And consult with your therapist if you have a history of schizophrenia...
2020-02-1332 min
Creative Codex12: Carl Jung • The Red Book (Part 2)In this episode we join Carl Jung as he meets Death, Satan, and his own soul. Join the journey as we deep dive with soundscape simulations of Jung’s visions, exploring the Archetypes, the Mundus Imaginalis, and Active Imagination.
This episode is the second part of Creative Codex's Red Book deep dive series. If you have not yet listened to Part 1 it is strongly advised you play Episode 11 first.
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A full transcript of this episode is available here: https://mjdorian.com/transcripts/
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Creative Codex is written & produced by MJ...
2020-02-031h 42Creative CodexCreativity Tip 7: Embrace Your FailureOur view of failure is all wrong. It is not something to be ashamed of, it is something to embrace and learn from.
Learning is the consolation prize of failure, which allows you to succeed the next time around.
Listen to all the Creativity Tips on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian
Written & Produced by MJDorian
2019-12-1607 min
Creative Codex11: Carl Jung • The Red Book (Part 1)On this episode we dive into one of the strangest and most enigmatic books ever written: The Red Book. This is a book so infamous that it was kept locked away for fifty years after Carl Jung's death, raising concerns that it might prove that the world renowned psychologist was actually insane. Is it a work of visionary creativity or divine madness? Let's find out.
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A full transcript of this episode is available here: https://mjdorian.com/transcripts/
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2019-11-181h 15
Creative CodexGuided Meditation: Hypnagogic StateIn this mini-episode we will be exploring. . . your brain! I will guide you in bringing your body to a sleeping state, while your conscious mind is still awake and in control. This will allow you to explore a very special and unique point between waking & dreaming, which psychologists call the Hypnagogic State.
We recently explored this idea in the Salvador Dali episode (Episode 7). And now you can try it out yourself!
Caution: DO NOT attempt this meditation while driving or operating any machine, as the meditation requires you to close your eyes and will induce...
2019-10-2523 minCreative Codex10: Listener Q&A (Sept. 2019)Our first Listener Q&A episode!!! So many compelling questions including: Are left handed people more creative? Was Nikola Tesla spiritual? How do you quiet the doubting voices in your mind? What was Frida Kahlo's life like after the accident? Is creativity a supernatural force? What is the nature of evil?
Ways to show your support for Creative Codex:
- Send the show to someone who is as cool as you are.
- Leave a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts.
- Support the show by becoming a Patreon subscriber, a...
2019-09-301h 55
Creative Codex9: HR Giger • A Beautiful DarknessH.R. Giger is considered by many to be the most evil artist in history. Join us as we take a deep dive into the abyss where Giger's strange ideas are born. In this episode we also explore: how did Giger create a style so distinct that people see it as 'out of this world'?
To view artworks / photos related to this episode visit: http://www.mjdorian.com/codex/
If you'd like to support the show please leave a review of the podcast on iTunes. You can also become a Patreon supporter and get exclusive C...
2019-09-021h 14
Creative Codex8: Clinton King (In Conversation)As NYC is in full heat wave mode, I sit down for an entertaining conversation with the contemporary artist: Clinton King. We discuss the origins of his distinctive style, the mysteries of the creative process, and the joys of getting lost. Tune in and grab a cold drink, it's gonna be a hot one.
Find more Clinton King here: http://www.clintonkingart.com/
Follow Clinton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clintonking_kingclinton/
Check out content related to the podcast: http://www.mjdorian.com/codex/
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2019-07-261h 50
Creative Codex7: Salvador Dali (Saint of Delusion)Salvador Dali is one of the most successful artists of all time. Join us as we find the origin of his unmistakable style, discover the secret to his creative process, and unravel the lies of the enigmatic: Dali.
Written and Produced by MJDorian.
Podcast website full of relevant imagery / paintings: http://www.mjdorian.com/codex/
Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive Creativity Tips!
https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian
Music in this episode:
Paris chapter: Django Reinhardt "Y E...
2019-07-031h 27Creative CodexCreativity Tip 5: Incubation Precedes InspirationHow do you plant a seed in your unconscious mind which will blossom into inspiration? It must be a seed made of two things: your intention and an idea. Listen to this Creativity Tip to learn more...
To hear all the Creativity Tips please visit: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian/posts?tag=Creativity%20Tips
Written & Produced by MJDorian
For MJDorian's music, artwork, and videos visit: http://www.mjdorian.com/
2019-06-1611 min
Creative Codex6: Shelley Thomas - In ConversationAn insightful sit-down conversation with world music alchemist & singer: Shelley Thomas. Join us as we explore world music, the fear of failure, taking the long way, destiny, and the spirituality of music.
Find out more about Shelley's music at her site: https://shelleyvoice.com/
Music in this episode:
Kozhiljo (Traditional Bulgarian song from the Rhodope region. Originally sung by Sestri Kushlevi.) Performed here by Shelley Thomas
Devil Wood - written by MJDorian, with vocals by Shelley Thomas
Mirror - performed & written by Shelley Thomas
Follow Shelley on Instagram and Facebook: @shelleyvoice
Follow MJDorian on Instagram: @mjdorian
Creative Codex is produced...
2019-05-311h 35
Creative Codex5: Nikola Tesla & The Paradox of GeniusNikola Tesla's unique genius is the stuff of fantasy; he electrified the world, feuded with Thomas Edison, invented a death ray, and caused an earthquake in Manhattan.
In this episode we try to untangle the paradox of Nikola Tesla's life: how can a man of unrivaled genius change the world but die a hermit with no money to his name?
Support the show and listen to helpful Creativity Tips at: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian
Music by MJDorian
Produced by MJDorian
Thank you for your feedback, podcast reviews, and...
2019-05-091h 03Creative CodexCreativity Tip 3: The Audacity of YouthWith youth comes a certain naive confidence, a certain audacity. Is it a benefit or a distraction? And can you reignite it as you become a 'responsible' adult?
All Creativity Tips available on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian
Thank you for your support. ;)
2019-04-2308 min
Creative Codex4: Jerome Lamaar - In ConversationOn this episode we visit with NYC fashion and design guru: Jerome Lamaar. Our conversation explores the origin of his youthful confidence, the possibility of projecting self fulfilling visions, and why he dropped out of college. Recorded on location at his loft office in the South Bronx.
Learn more about Jerome's work at: https://www.jeromelamaar.com/
To support Creative Codex and enjoy exclusive content visit: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian
Written & Produced by MJDorian
2019-03-281h 20Creative CodexCreativity Tip 1: Feed Your HeadFor more Creativity Tips visit MJDorian's Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian
Thank you for your support.
2019-03-1507 min
Creative Codex3: Frida Kahlo (Pain Becomes Art)Is creativity linked with emotion? Can life's tragedies and heartbreaks be resolved through creating art? In this episode we try to answer those questions with the help of one of the most iconic artists of all time: Frida Kahlo.
If you're enjoying the podcast please consider supporting us at: www.patreon.com/mjdorian
For more MJDorian music visit: Spotify - MJDorian
Written & Produced by MJDorian
2019-02-2641 min
Creative Codex2: Leonardo da Vinci’s SecretWhat made Leonardo da Vinci so consistently inspired? What was his secret? Take a walk with us through the streets of Renaissance Florence and find out.
If you're enjoying the podcast please consider supporting us at: www.patreon.com/mjdorian
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2018-09-0334 minCreative Codex1: The Origin of ArtTravel back 40,000 years to the first known art made by human hands. How did creativity begin? Why does 'art' exist? Dive in to find out, in the first episode of Creative Codex.
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