For the last ten weeks, I’ve been working on my creativity. Most every morning at Oh Dark 30, you’ll find me on my couch, coffee cup in one hand, pen in the other, and cat leaning against my leg while I write three pages of stream of consciousness. It doesn’t matter what I write as long as I do this daily says author Julia Cameron, author and creator of The Artist’s Way
My creativity is through the roof. I’m writing more. I am working with my camera more. I’ve made some investments in software and equipment. I’m bolder and asking people if I can take photographs. I’m trying new types of projects.
I still have a lot to accomplish, but I’m looking at it as more of a creative endeavour instead of work. If doing the laundry tonight means means that I have more time to do something creative tomorrow, then I’m doing the laundry tonight. If eating healthful foods and exercising means that I have more energy, mobility and stamina for photography, I’m all over it. Plus cooking is a creative outlet in-and-of-itself and as I become more of a locavore, I’m becoming more picky about how things are prepared. If spending a little money means that my supplies are at my fingertips and I’ve got a great space to work in, then it’s money well spent.
For the first time in a while, I’m in a place that is creative and good. I’m loving it!
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