Tag: creativity

  • When Creativity Hurts

    When Creativity Hurts

    Does 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

    Creativity and its Glitter Power

    Have 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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  • Six Word Stories (4)

    The words I write every day are so often about how I am feeling in the moment. Sometimes I feel strong, sometimes I feel vulnerable, sometimes I am unsure what I am feeling.

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  • I Chose To Keep Creativity Alive

    I Chose To Keep Creativity Alive

    It’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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