I've haven't been on the creativity bus for a while now, being really swamped with work and other family commitments. I've been waiting at the bus stop, ticket in hand, but I just haven't been able to hop on. What is wrong? The mood or the inspiration just hasn't hit me lately. I've been waiting, looking under rocks and even in the back of the fridge for it but never to have it appear.
Even today I wasn't feeling it. But then (and this is where my afflatus comes in to play) I just realized that I should "just do it anyway." Although I wasn't feeling in the moment to finish a painting I started a few weeks ago, I decided to "just do it anyway." Either it would turn out great or not so great or even horrible but at least I would be painting. This in turn got my mind thinking to my calling, my purpose while I am on this earth. I'm still figuring out my calling but I do know for certainty that art and being creative is involved somehow. Everyday I am supposed to be working or creating something that moves in the direction towards my calling. EVERYDAY. Whether I feel like it or not.
Even today I wasn't feeling it. But then (and this is where my afflatus comes in to play) I just realized that I should "just do it anyway." Although I wasn't feeling in the moment to finish a painting I started a few weeks ago, I decided to "just do it anyway." Either it would turn out great or not so great or even horrible but at least I would be painting. This in turn got my mind thinking to my calling, my purpose while I am on this earth. I'm still figuring out my calling but I do know for certainty that art and being creative is involved somehow. Everyday I am supposed to be working or creating something that moves in the direction towards my calling. EVERYDAY. Whether I feel like it or not.
So, after reading this and contemplating the space where I was when I wrote this, I picked up a brush and just started something. I don't have a plan, but I think I'll just see where this takes me and hopefully the creative bus will be stopping by very soon. I'm looking forward to a little trip...
How about you? Do you force yourself to motivate even when you don't feel it at the time?
Tuesday's Gratitude:
I am so grateful for a chance to sprout new wings.
5 comments:
Debbie I can only imagine you are like me right now. staying busy but not really nurturing yourself. I am getting a lot done but not really anything that fills me up. I agree to pick up the brush and see what happens, but also know that in the right time you will be inspired again. I loved your photos from Colorado they were beautiful.
April
Do you force yourself to motivate even when you don't feel it at the time?
-- my first response was no. I wanted to tell you that I needed to nurture myself first. Much like April mentioned. Then I started to think of my running and the times I run when I don't feel I have anything in me to run... and my 9-5 job where I need to create even when I don't feel creative... and then the answer became clear. YES! YES! YES! Sometimes, just picking up the brush. or the pen. or your feet. Or the phone... etc.. and it will compel you forward. You are on the right path. And you are moving in the right direction.... and I'm standing there along side you, rooting you on. "Go! Go! Go!" You're already making great strides. Even while you are asleep.
Be kind to yourself.
Hi Deborah, I can totally relate. When I feel stuck, I have relied on 2 books that have given me great challenges and inspiration that I highly recommend: Julia Cameron's "the artist's way" and "Hot-Wiring Your Creative Process: Strategies for Print and New Media Designers" by Kurt Cloninger. Give them a try, I hope they really help! And they are fun. :)
No I don't force myself to motivate, that's been my brick wall for so long but now I feel like I'm finally on the road to recovery. Thanks for your daily inspiration to us all even if sometimes you don't feel inspired!
LT
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