Guest Author - Debbie Striker
Life can be hectic, hurried and filled with lists of things we need to take care of and complete. Just the thought of setting aside time to be creative seems like some wonderful dream you’ll get around to one day. Why not give yourself “creative breaks” while you are taking care of your other duties? There are as many ways to be creative as there are people on this planet. Often, creative inspiration will strike in the oddest place.
~ Write your “to do” list on some fun, beautiful paper. Whether you’re looking forward to the things on your list or not, at least you’ll enjoy looking at the paper it’s written on. Keep a stash of different papers around so you can pick something new each day. Alternately, you can write your list in crayon or keep a selection of different color pens to use.
~ When driving in your car, change the words to a favorite song. Make it silly or strange or whatever you like, but make it your own. If you keep a small tape recorder with you, then you can capture your new song to share with others or play it back to remind yourself of what you were thinking at the time. Don’t worry about whether or not it makes sense or if your voice is good enough for the public.
~ Recording your thoughts, ideas and inspirations can be a great way to capture them when you can’t write them down. Keeping a small tape recorder nearby gives you a simple, safe way to capture your thoughts before they disappear from your mind.
~ Look at what others around you are wearing. Perhaps the fabric in a skirt you see would make a wonderful new set of curtains for your bedroom or living room. Grab your camera or cell phone and snap a picture so you won’t forget what it looks like.
~ Cook something brand new for dinner. There are many recipe sites online that provide free ideas for meals and desserts. Check recipes that contain foods you already enjoy or look at options that will be completely new to you.
Don’t forget to take a few moments at the end of your day to think about all the ways you were creative today. You’ll go to sleep with a smile on your face and be looking forward to tomorrow’s opportunities to find more fun. Expressing and honoring your creative self in the smaller moments of life can help you find your passions and lead you to your unique manifestations.
