148: Your LIFE is a WORK OF ART (w/ John Dalton)

John Dalton is a painter, podcaster, and writer from county Kerry in Ireland.  He has been a therapist, a carpenter, a scriptwriter, a trainer, a cameraman, a TV presenter, a driver, a factory worker, a photographer, and a laborer.  His podcast, "Gently Does It," is a must-listen for any fans of Your Creative Push. In this episode, John discusses: -How he got started as an artist and the many different careers he had before. -The decision to go from a craniosacral therapy to become a full-time writer. -Details about his new book, “The Gentle Snap." -The great mystery surrounding sleep and how it is much like death in the fact that we disappear for a time. -The role that sleep, dreams, and meditative states play in the world and in his art and writing. -How he started his podcast, “Gently Does It.” -What he attempts to accomplish with his podcast, and the ability for anyone else to accomplish similar results. -The most important lesson that he has learned in his podcasting journey. John's Final Push will inspire you to realize that your life is a work of art! Quotes: “It was that book that kept waking me up at night.” "If you're feeling a bit stuck, there's a great power in using delusion to your advantage." "Just kid yourself that you're going to do five minutes.  Before you know it, you've done a lot." Links mentioned: Gently Does It Connect with John: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / YouTub