07.05.2026 • 1 Std. 11 Min.

In this rich and heart-opening dialogue, I welcome acclaimed playwright, theater director, author, and creative visionary Stan Lai, joining me from Shanghai, to explore creativity, wisdom, theater, trust, and the living art of being human. Stan shares insights from his book creativiRy, and together we look at how true creativity needs both method and wisdom — the tools and the music, the craft and the soul. His play Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land was chosen by The New York Times as one of the “Essential Works of Theater” of the last 100 years — one of only 20 plays selected, and the only work from Asia included. May this conversation invite us to embrace the creativity of life, create from sincerity and compassion, and let our light shine into the world. A vivid dialogue for artists, teachers, parents, seekers, performers, and anyone ready to remember that creativity is not separate from life — it is life expressing itself through us. (00:04:11) The Role of Wisdom in Artistic Expression (00:04:48) Harnessing Improvisation for Character Development (00:05:19) Balancing Artistic Wisdom and Theatrical Method (00:09:51) Diverse Cultural Wisdom Recognition and Embrace (00:14:53) The Essence of Intent in Artistic Creation (00:16:30) Creating Art from Heart to Transform Souls (00:54:49) Theater: Trust and Collaboration for Authenticity (01:02:22) Authentic Connection and Innovation Through Performance Play (01:08:23) Nurturing Growth Through Love and Wisdom Stan Lai's book we spoke about is titled: CREATIVITRY Asia’s Iconic Playwright Reveals the Art of Creativity ~ * ~ ~ * ~ ~ * ~ ~ * ~You are invited to bring your wisdom and powerful energy over to our Fb group where you can share it with us and others. Feel welcomed and comforted in our community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingtooneness You can request a topic of your choice to be spoken about or a song to be sung for you on a future podcast. Just let us know. :) Email me: meilin@MovingToOneness.comFollow the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzEWKXR957EmpmXvG9Ygbhw In Love and Light, Your host, Meilin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.