Centered Choices

 "Writing sets things straight, 

giving us a sense of our true priorities."

Julia Cameron

Thanksgiving has yet to arrive, and yet, there are Christmas decorations everywhere. As we face the holidays, numerous triggers activate emotions. There may be a family elder absent this year, an adult child not coming home for the first time or life circumstances keeping us alone. Anxiety begins to stir in various parts of the body.

Writing is a way of using our voice, especially when we do not want others to hear our anger, sorrow or frustration. Words can be splayed across the page without need for editing or censorship. As emotions flow, we may be surprised at the truth being uncovered and displayed. 

When we express ourselves upon the page, it can be saved, discarded or even burned. It is a safe space where we can articulate how something is unfolding and conversely, how we would rather it be. Released negative energy assists us in becoming centered, resulting in healthier choices 

 

 

Creativity Springs!

 

"Do what intrigues you, explore what interests you;

think mystery, not mastery."

Julia Cameron

With the innocence of a child, go wandering. Move slowly so that you begin to see cracks in the sidewalk or birds in a tree. Gaze up towards the sky, discovering lofty shapes just waiting to be seen. Scan with new eyes, discovering the unexpected.

Do you even remember what brings you joy? What tickles your tummy and makes you want to laugh ... like swinging on a swing!  Get outside for starters. Grab a journal or book and find a lovely bench.

Spring is unfolding displaying new growth, triggering ideas for inspiration. Shed the heaviness of winter and become curious of the mysteries hiding around you.  The only thing standing in the way of creating more magic in your life, quite honestly, is you.

Within The Silence, Creation Speaks

"Art is an act of tuning in and dropping down the well.

It is as though all the stories, paintings, music, and 

performances in the world live just under the surface

of our nomad consciousness."

Julia Cameron

Creative expression continues to amaze me.  There are times I make numerous attempts to appease my desire to create.  Whether it is water color, sketching, or writing, when I am forcing myself towards some form of outcome, my well runs dry.  Nothing seems to blend, fit, or follow a common thread.  Many 'do overs' can be involved.  Conversely, when I allow myself to be led, to not have an agenda, the magic just flows.  

Where inspiration originates is never really clear to me, but the joy of releasing color, design, and words and watching them flow together is a joy!  Just copying the expression of others does not produce this authentic feeling.  I recognize the need to get out of my own way, and let the artist in me flow out onto the paper.  My critic needs to be in some sort of time out chair, so I can deeply listen for authentic guidance.

The unique part of these experiences is although creative expression is coming through me from an unidentifiable source, I also sense the presence of my higher self integrated into the expression, whatever it may be. 

We all have a creative genius hovering beneath our surface, waiting to be unleashed and to give expression in this world.   The key is to drop our agendas and to become still, as it is within the silence that creation speaks.