121 | The Beauty Of Weirdos with Jacob Nordby
Jacob Nordby is an acclaimed author known for his transformative and inspiring works. He is the creative mind behind "The Divine Arsonist: A Tale of Awakening" and "Blessed Are the Weird – A Manifesto for Creatives," with his quotes spreading worldwide.
Through his Creative UnBootcamp course and group retreats, he guides students on their creative journeys. With a rich history in entrepreneurship, Jacob has founded and built several successful ventures, gaining expertise in sales, marketing, and business strategy.
With a decade of experience in writing and publishing, his third book, "The Creative Cure,” was released in 2020 with a foreword by Julia Cameron. He has also been a contributing writer and editor for publications like The Good Men Project and Elephant Journal.
As a sought-after teacher and speaker, he empowers thousands through his Creative UnBootcamp course and co-produces events like "The Gathering of the Shamans" and "The Gathering of the Creatives." Jacob's passion lies in fostering creativity and transformation in the lives of others, making a profound impact through his words and teachings.
On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Jacob joins me today to discuss his book, "Blessed Are The Weird" we speak about the rewards of embracing intensity and finding beauty in unconventional qualities.
Jacob shares his journey of canceling a publishing deal to ensure his book was an authentic reflection of his experiences and explore the power of storytelling in healing, the importance of integration, and the struggles of feeling like an outsider.
Jacob also offers creative guidance, suggests daily writing practices, and highlights the transformative connection between healing and creativity.
A thought-provoking episode to celebrate the beauty of being weird.
“We have to walk back through that graveyard at some level, and that by itself is the reason that so many people can't or won't do it. And it's not that they're weak. It's not that they're stupid. It's that the body literally says, fuck. No. We're not going there again.”
— Jacob Nordby
This Week on Trauma Hiders Club
Celebrating unconventional individuals.
The struggle of writing.
Childhood experiences of constant moving and the power of telling one's story for healing.
Finding one's place.
Use of Japanese art of repairing vessels in writing prompts.
Revisiting traumatic experiences.
Creative guidance and coaching.
The connection between healing and creativity.
The use of daily writing practice and taking time to heal the imagination.
Resources:
Jacob’s website: https://www.jacobnordby.com/
Connect with Jacob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobnordby/
Institute of creative living: http://instituteforcreativeliving.org/
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