Creative Vitality: 4 small, digestible "seeds" to help you keep the channel open. Plus some strategies for keeping a project going when your time is limited.
Such a great read to kick-start my work day. Thank you, Sarah. And OMG, I just love those Ektachrome images!!! And that one of you on the beach! YES to resiliency circle talking about visuals. Doing painting, collage, crafts, and fiber arts is a way for me to open parts of my brain that stay closed when faced with a computer screen...and therefore those practices influence my writing in surprising and beautiful ways. I also loved your tips for making space for projects when it feels like there is none. Thanks as always for your wonderful, thoughtful content. xo
These four suggestions are very doable, and so helpful because of that. Going to be trying it out this year, very seriously. And have signed up for the creative vitality nuggets, thank you! :)
I've been working on a poetry book since last spring, and I realized that I need to give myself plenty of time to rest in between working on it, because it requires very focused energy, so I've been scheduling days to work on it so that I don't forget. I've also been flexible with rescheduling those days if need be, but I make sure to reschedule every time. I make a little note of anything specific I want to work on/address at that time, or I just sit with it and see what comes up. I always walk away from it feeling accomplished and not too overwhelmed, so I think that's a good sign.
I often need reminders about being an artist! My day job is not totally all-consuming, but it takes up a lot of my already limited energy. Between working full-time, being in school online part-time, and planning up upcoming wedding (wheeeee!), there is definitely limited pure creativity time. Something I've been doing for myself is starting and ending each day with brief journaling - letting in the light and letting go of tension. Just exercising my writing feels strengthening, though!
I'm very excited for the Creativity Vitality series!
Thank you for writing! To keep a project going, I either nibble on it, so I'm not consumed by it, yet have moments to anticipate and savor. If revelation comes, then it is full time.
Such a great read to kick-start my work day. Thank you, Sarah. And OMG, I just love those Ektachrome images!!! And that one of you on the beach! YES to resiliency circle talking about visuals. Doing painting, collage, crafts, and fiber arts is a way for me to open parts of my brain that stay closed when faced with a computer screen...and therefore those practices influence my writing in surprising and beautiful ways. I also loved your tips for making space for projects when it feels like there is none. Thanks as always for your wonderful, thoughtful content. xo
This made me so happy to read! Also isn't Ektachrome AMAZING!?
OK, I'm thinking a visual-focused Circle this spring. Maybe two of them. Stay tuned <3<3
These four suggestions are very doable, and so helpful because of that. Going to be trying it out this year, very seriously. And have signed up for the creative vitality nuggets, thank you! :)
I'm so glad these things are finding you at the right time, Koyel!
I've been working on a poetry book since last spring, and I realized that I need to give myself plenty of time to rest in between working on it, because it requires very focused energy, so I've been scheduling days to work on it so that I don't forget. I've also been flexible with rescheduling those days if need be, but I make sure to reschedule every time. I make a little note of anything specific I want to work on/address at that time, or I just sit with it and see what comes up. I always walk away from it feeling accomplished and not too overwhelmed, so I think that's a good sign.
SO much wisdom and helpful practices here. I'm glad you shared.
I often need reminders about being an artist! My day job is not totally all-consuming, but it takes up a lot of my already limited energy. Between working full-time, being in school online part-time, and planning up upcoming wedding (wheeeee!), there is definitely limited pure creativity time. Something I've been doing for myself is starting and ending each day with brief journaling - letting in the light and letting go of tension. Just exercising my writing feels strengthening, though!
I'm very excited for the Creativity Vitality series!
I'm always happy when you comment, Katie, because you always have something brilliant to share.
Thank you for writing! To keep a project going, I either nibble on it, so I'm not consumed by it, yet have moments to anticipate and savor. If revelation comes, then it is full time.
Nibbling! Yes yes.
Beautiful. Sounds like exactly what I need right now, and often :)
Sending you warmth and accommodation, friend.