Through this blog, I envision an ongoing forum about living creatively at work and at play. Please do jump in with your comments and experiences!
In last Sunday's USA WEEKEND, an essay appeared called "Acts of Kindness," by 16-year-old Maria Jose Perez. In it she explains how she started reaching out to the other students at school. She had an ulterior motive, however, which was to get elected into the student government system. Along the way, she discovered how much she valued the resulting friendships. The original goal soon lost its luster for her.
I had a similar experience when I used to write children's fiction. I studied the creative process with the ulterior motive of getting published by "real" publishers. Self-publishing wasn't "good enough" for me then. I wanted my creativity to have a capital "C"!
I had only a smidgen of success in that field, but I fell in love with the creative process, and its cousin, intuition. I write what pleases me, and I shamelessly self-publish my work. I also shamelessly plug it; email me for details about my guided journal, workshops, and tele-coaching!
My wish for you this week is that you will let yourself do something creative with a small "c." Write a letter, make your own soup recipe, solve an everyday problem...anything that brings you satisfaction. Remember that expressing yourself creatively is a vital part of your self-care. Let me know how this experience goes for you.
Blessings,
Susan
2 comments:
Wow! what a great looking site - I am inspired already to go back and spruce up my website!
I look forward to having a place to discuss creativity - coincidentally (or not!) I am currently working on the section " Music as an Inspiration to Others" in my harp therapy class, and this includes a consideration of sources of inspiration, emotion, and how to use this as input to our work.
I'll watch this site, and look forward to the sharing process.
BSC
Hi Susan! I enjoyed reading your blog, and I enjoy the Whispering Heart inspirational collection of quotes and suggestions that you created. Hopefully others will learn of this, or ask you about it, and be able to challenge themselves with it, also. I find it interesting how we set off on a mission, and sometimes learn from surprises along the way (like the 16 year old that you described). I'm glad that I saw your blog! J
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