Alyice on May 30th, 2008

In Love With Creativity

It’s amazing how many times we tell ourselves, “I just don’t have enough time to…” and then buy into that statement instead of changing the way we think or the way we do things so that we have the time for the things that constantly beckon us. Maybe we’re afraid that we’ll change our lives to fit that one thing in and discover we liked the idea of that thing more than the actual doing. Maybe we’re afraid that the changes we make to make room for that thing will do more harm than good or maybe we’ve simply forgotten what it means to take care of “me.”

It’s easy to allow the pressures and busyness of everyday life to rob us of doing things that make us happy. And it’s easy to put our own needs on the backburner for the greater good of our children, our spouse, our relationships, our work, our business, and even our church. Heck, it’s even easy to allow preconceived notions of how things ought to be to rule over what should be. But it’s that kind of martyr-like thinking that can destroy us and everything around us.

We need time for ourselves. We need time to relax, to breathe, to think, and to do absolutely nothing. And we need time to do something for ourselves without guilt or shame or feelings of selfishness.

And that’s why I am in love with the idea of creativity!

Creativity is about stepping outside the obvious and using one’s imagination. It’s about letting go of the reality around you and taking pleasure in the impossibilities. It’s about being one with yourself instead of trying to be one hundred things to a hundred different people. And, for me, it’s about relaxation and meditation.

Whenever I feel stressed or overwhelmed, I now take a break and pick up a paint brush, some molding paste, and a recycled jar. I cannot tell you how relaxing it feels to simply be in the moment—to forget about time, duties, hurts, worries, and the hassles of everyday life and just be. Whether it’s five minutes or an hour, I just concentrate on the project at hand and when I’m done, I feel so much better.

Your creative muse may come in one of many forms: art, gardening, crocheting, sewing, woodworking, writing or even photography. My hope for you, today, is that as you think about the things that constantly beckon you, you’ll slow down long enough to make room for them, too.

In Love With Creativity

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