Well, not really. It’s been tied up doing its other duties.
Let’s see, since September, what have I done creatively? Re-organizing the basement, does that count? Re-organizing/re-arranging my bedroom…well, hubby’s bedroom, too…does that count? Figuring out daughter’s schedule…yoga, dance, musical theatre, school, violin lessons at school, filling out way too many forms, math homework, reading homework, b-day parties, playdates..hmm, should change this to “being a mom.”
Creativity doesn’t always mean creating something grand. It’s not always about designing something, making something, a hobby or even your career choice.
Being creative is part of your daily life, be it boring routine, mad craziness, or simple sparks of fun.
No, my creativity didn’t take any holiday…with or without me…it just switched gears.
Oh, I'm so glad you posted this. I've been hitting a wall with my writing and I've been beating myself over it.
BUT, I have gotten a lot done around the house. Organizing, painting three bedrooms, sewing.
Between your post and another I read today, I'm finally starting to not feel guilty and realize sometimes we just need a break – even from things we love doing.
Michelle
Author of Concilium, available July 2012
Concilium: The Departure, November 2012
http://www.Michelle-Pickett.com
http://www.Conciliumbooks.com
Hi, Michelle. You're welcome. Yes, sometimes our muse is telling us we need to walk away, regroup, create something new.
The worse thing we do is beat up on ourselves…there are enough people out there who will do that, we don't need to do it ourselves.
Acknowledge the time away, and then start slowly back.
C