THE DREAMER CATCHER - 304/365

to manifest a dream

one must think beyond

what is possible

and have the courage

to act upon it

THE NASCENT - 290/365

each creation

is a collection

of a previous experience

THE UNADVENTUROUS - 264/365

when it comes to creativity

there is no mistake

only the fear of making one

THE ASS-KISSER 253/365

to please another

to seek advantage

is to admit we are powerless

to create our own

THE WONDERER - 246/365

to wonder

is to try on

'possibilities' for size

THE BEGRUDGER - 240/365

when we envy another

we simply block our own ability to create

THE CREATIVE GENIUS - 192/365

GENIUS

is found in those who

create the pieces of the puzzle

AND

in those who have the ability

to put them together

THE CONFUSED THINKER - 185/365

to embrace

disorder and confusion

is to enhance

the ability to join the

unpredictable together

in order to

create a new whole

THE ACCOMPLISHER - 129/365

"I'll be able to breath when all of this gets done. What do you mean I'm turning blue?"

My Reflection:

I suppose that when I'm done doing things I'll be dead or when I'm dead there will be nothing left to do.

At the same time, I'm learning that joy doesn't come from completion but rather from finding something worthwhile to accomplish and then enjoying the creative process of accomplishing it.

Question:

What does "accomplishment" mean to you?

Clay Ingredients:

Sculpey Translucent

Holtz Distress powder (old paper)

Herb - Sage

THE BORROWER - 72/365

"Sorry to interrupt what you're doing but may I borrow one of your beads? One of mine fell out and I can't find it anywhere. Oh, and I'll also need some glue and a pair of tweezers while you're at it.

And one more thing...could you bake it first? It needs to be baked or it won't be the right color. And I'd really appreciate it if you'd put it on for me...oops...I guess that's two more things but I've run out of time to apply it .....UNLESS..........I can borrow that too?"

My Reflection:

For me, time can either be "stolen" or "taken" but never "borrowed." How could I possibly return it - for once it's used it disappears like a cloud dispersed by the wind.

However, I have noticed that "focused attention" will leave room for time to expand and creativity to enter which ultimately gives me the feeling of "time to spare."

Question:

How much "time" do you have?

THE RUMINATOR - 62/365

"I always look like this when I'm thinking. Actually, I'm not thinking at all I'm just holding these three un-connected thoughts in my head and letting them "be" - sort of like resting dough before putting it in the oven. If I don't let it rest, I'll end up with a "half-baked" idea and then I'll have to start all over again."

My Reflection:

The hardest thing for me to do creatively is to "let go." Holding a thought or an idea without trying to come to some conclusion takes a certain amount of faith on my part.

There was a time I had no faith whatsoever. I'd wrestle with a problem all night if necessary and in the end, I'd have an answer but it usually wasn't a very satisfactory one. I'd feel like I had lost the match but I didn't know why.

I don't sky dive but I imagine that having the "faith" to "ruminate" - is like trusting that the parachute you are wearing will open when you jump.

Perhaps I need to learn to hold on to possibilities while letting go of the outcome.

Question:

How willing are you to "let go?"

THE NARCISSIST - 58/365

"How do you like my doo? Isn't the color FANTASTIC? I can hardly walk down the street without someone telling me how fabulous I look. And, what do you think of the little accent piece? It cost so much I won't eat for a week - but that's okay...I'll dine on "praise" any day."

My Reflection:

I'll admit that I like praise. I love it when someone likes what I'm wearing or is interested in what I'm doing. I don't think I'm a narcissist, but how do I like the praise without depending on it? How do I enjoy an other's interest without needing it to feed my own?

Perhaps the more joy I find in the exploration - the less I'll depend on others to approve of the "outcome."

Question:

How dependent are you on the praise of others?

THE MAD MUSETTE - 57/365

"Why must you be so dependent upon me? Constantly feeding you ideas and lighting your inspirational fire is starting to get on my nerves. What about me? Who's going to be the Muse's Muse?

Creativity isn't owned by anyone and it isn't given as a reward for good behavior. It's the life force of the universe - the supply is limitless IF you know how to tap into it.

Oh, alright...use me...what else do I have to do?"

My Reflection:

I've discovered that creativity isn't something I learn from a book, it isn't something I can "buy," and it isn't something I'm entitled to receive.

I think creativity is something that happens when "intention" is aligned with the force of the universe creating an inspirational channel. For me, this usually happens when my ego is on vacation and the "outcome" isn't anywhere near my "intention."

Question:

What sparks your creativity?