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When Creativity is Stuck
Read more: When Creativity is StuckDo you ever just stare at the blank page in front of you, seeing spots? Maybe you’re holding a pen or paintbrush. Or maybe your ‘blank page’ is a metaphor for something else. A block of wood uncarved? A spool of untouched wool?
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When Creativity Holds Darkness
Read more: When Creativity Holds DarknessAnyone in the habit of communicating their creativity has had moments where their work is tinged with shadow. Some artist thrive in that dark place. Are you one of them? I walk the line on how dark the words I write are, and don’t believe in denying the sad, angry, or even ugly emotions and…
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When Creativity Hurts
Read more: When Creativity HurtsDoes being creative ever hurt you? Does the stroke of a paintbrush, the writing of words, or the blink of a camera shutter bring on tears? Honestly, sometimes for me creativity hurts. But I don’t think creativity itself causes my pain. I believe when I dig deep and stirs up things I have bottled inside,…
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Creativity and its Glitter Power
Read more: Creativity and its Glitter PowerHave you ever used glitter to make a thank you, or holiday card? If you have, you know those tiny flakes of plastic get everywhere. Not only do they get everywhere, but stay there for a long time, spreading from person to person. I believe the power of creativity is the same.
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I Chose To Keep Creativity Alive
Read more: I Chose To Keep Creativity AliveIt’s true that “adulting” is not always conducive to living a creative life. It can drain us of our energy. Bills to pay, responsibilities to take care of, expectations to live up to. Later, I was still thinking about it. I asked myself, “so what are you going to do about it?” It’s my creativity,…
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