A native of San Jose, California, Rich writes, consults, and speaks about the intersection of creativity, faith and leadership. His published a new book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic. As a musician, he is a songwriter and recording artist, with A Beautiful Liturgy. Rich loves a good espresso and deep conversations with friends, new and old. He lives in the East Bay Area, California, with his wife and family.
Advent & Christmas Music and 2-Minute Tuesday
Hello Reader, I hope you are finding meaning and hope at the end of the year. Here's a quick note to share some hope and cheer. Advent and Christmas Music!Two songs for you! Most of you know that I make music with A Beautiful Liturgy, a duo with my daughter Emilie. This season, like many others, we get to share our music with local churches and I thought I'd share some with you, too. One is our Advent song "You're Coming Soon" remixed by my nephew Kyle Kirkpatrick. The other song is UNRELEASED and never heard by anyone outside of the churches we shared it with! We began writing "Heaven Stepped Down" in 2018 and finished it years later in time for a Christmas service in 2021. This recording is from an iPhone in the back of the room from that service. Wired for Creativity |
#03 Wired For Creativity: It's not just for artists! We ALL have the aptitude for creativity and it's not merely the domain of the artist. It's as human as walking and talking. Please subscribe to my Youtube and share this email or the video with a friend. Keep in Touch!I have my contact on here for a reason. Many of you have been a part of my life for years and it means a lot to me and my family to stay connected. So, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! May God's shalom fill your home, heart and world. Peace, Rich Kirkpatrick |
Author, Musician, Creativity Expert
A native of San Jose, California, Rich writes, consults, and speaks about the intersection of creativity, faith and leadership. His published a new book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic. As a musician, he is a songwriter and recording artist, with A Beautiful Liturgy. Rich loves a good espresso and deep conversations with friends, new and old. He lives in the East Bay Area, California, with his wife and family.
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