How Does Creativity Appear in YOUR World?

~ humoringthegoddess

cYesterday I got together with family to (a) celebrate a birthday and (b) watch the Super Bowl, only one of which had a happy ending (I’m a Chicago Bears fan, so really the whole Super Bowl was superfluous..)

One of the family members received some birthday presents, including materials to craft a hanging terra cotta pot with sparkling leaves/stones flowing out of it. She showed me a couple of pics online and I thought, “Wow! What a creative idea!”

I also brought my current bookmark idea to the fold and got some really good feedback from book lovers, and I thought, “Wow! I never thought of that.”

I also sat down with my 7-year-old granddaughter and colored in her new Floral coloring book, and, watching her color, thought, “Wow! She’s good!”

Creativity surrounds us. Every day.

I use the word freely from everything from diamond art to Sunday Evening Art Galleries. Whenever someone makes something by hand I slip it into the Creative Folder. Whenever someone talks about a book they wrote or material they bought to use in scrapbooking I slip it into the Creative Folder.

Some of us make money off our creations — I hope to this summer at a couple of craft fairs. Others decorate their house or garage or  back yard garden with their creative thoughts and touches.

I never tire of listening to someone talk about their Creative experiments.

Experiments litter my craft room/library as I learn more and more of what to do and what not to do.

And I’m always learning.

I’m thinking of making a walking circle/meditation circle/labyrinth in my back yard this year. My husband rolls his eyes and tells me all the obstacles in the way of creating a circle of paths and flowers and creative weeds.

But just the thought gets me all tingly and excited.

After all — the BIG question is —

Why Not?

 

 

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I am a writer of fantasy fiction that often surrounds middle-aged women. I am a married mother of two and granny to three, a BoHo Chic kinda gal. I am recently retired and busier than when I worked 9-5. But writing and blogging is my main game.

15 thoughts on “How Does Creativity Appear in YOUR World?”

    1. My back yard is a mowed wild expanse surrounded by trees… perfect for a labyrinth. When we first bought the property I mowed trails all around the front and back property, so I do have meandering paths to wander all the time. But I like the idea of “controlled” meditation walks .. hence my weird idea of a circle garden. Hubby just says be careful not to make it where the grandkids drive the golf cart….

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  3. It’s amazing how a simple family gathering can unveil so many layers of creative expression. The concept of a backyard labyrinth is fascinating. While obstacles may arise, envisioning a serene space for meditation and reflection is worth the effort. As you aptly put it, “Why Not?”

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  5. Yes, to the labyrinth idea and also yes to the husband that disliked the idea immensely. A bigger yes to being a fan of the Chicago bears. And the bookmark idea…..another yes. Even a few local shops liked the idea. Are we related?

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