The Spiritual Artist Podcast
A Spiritual Artist with Christopher Miller is a podcast series that shares stories of enlightenment and growth from conversations with today’s spiritual artists and thought leaders. An artist is defined as anyone that is consciously connected, present and inspired while practicing their discipline. Conversations with guests explore how making art engages us in emotional, wholistic and spiritual growth. Christopher Miller is an artist, writer and speaker in Dallas, Texas.
The Spiritual Artist Podcast
Spiritual Art Begins With Alignment : Before the Brush, Find the Center
In this episode, CJ Miller shares a foundational insight for every creative: your best art doesn’t start with materials or technique—it starts with your state of being.
While many artists focus on what board to use or how to blend colors, CJ invites us to explore what he calls the space before creation—that quiet, present-centered awareness where alignment begins. As a spiritual artist, he’s learned that when he first connects with his emotions, body, and inner presence, his creative work becomes more powerful, intuitive, and alive.
CJ introduces his Alignment and Receptivity model—a simple but profound tool to monitor your creative state—and explains why your first job as an artist is to step into presence. When you’re in alignment, you can hear Creative Intelligence speak. You’re not forcing art into existence—you’re allowing it.
“Don’t focus so much on what you’re doing. Hold it lightly. But don’t lose yourself in unconsciousness.”
If you’ve ever felt blocked or disconnected in the studio, this episode offers a powerful reframe:
Align first. Then apply your technique. That’s where the real art begins.
For more information, visit www.spiritualartisttoday.com or purchases CJ's book, "The Spiritual Artist" on Amazon.