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Corrie Legge – the quiet reconnection
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Silencing the noise to unleash creativity is not a new concept. Many artists and creatives seek out moments of stillness and solitude to help them tap into their creative energy.
Corrie Legge was following Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way, and during reading deprivation week – which she expanded to include other external distractions such as TV and social media – Corrie was at a bit of a loose end, having put the children to bed at her babysitting job. This period of quiet reflection resulted in a flurry of writing, something that Corrie hadn’t done for many years, having been put off by other people’s comments in her school years.
In this episode Corrie shares her experiences of growing up in a supportive environment where creativity was nurtured, leading her to explore various artistic outlets from a young age.
Despite her creative inclinations, Corrie found the pressure to achieve high grades often stifled her willingness to take risks in her writing, and she recounts a particularly disheartening moment in high school that caused her to step away from creative writing for many years.
“I was focused on making sure that I got the grade. Sometimes that meant that I didn't take the risks. And risk is so ingrained in creative work.”
Corrie studied biology at college, for some time with thoughts of entering the medical field, only to realize through an EMT ridealong that her sensitivity to others’ emotions made this not a good career choice. Instead, she found a unique way to merge her interests in acting and medicine by working as a standardized patient, helping to train a new generation of empathetic doctors.
The onset of the pandemic and the birth of her first child led Corrie to a full-time job that, while seemingly perfect on paper, left her creatively unfulfilled and emotionally drained. It was through revisiting The Artist’s Way once again – in particular Cameron’s thoughts on anger – that Corrie found the clarity and courage to leave her job and return to her true passions.
Today, Corrie balances her creative pursuits with family life, finding joy in screenwriting, exploring the world of children's books, and nurturing her acting career. She emphasizes the importance of modelling the pursuit of passion to her children and remains open to wherever her creative energy may lead, aspiring to one day direct a feature film.
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