I was thinking about an artist friend of mine who is out there every day putting herself on the line to promote her work and the work of others. Her efforts inspire me.
Then I was thinking about my own small efforts to create. I write almost every day and love to garden when I can.
I remember my daughter telling me, when she had been married a few years, that she was in awe of the way I would come home from work every night, when she was growing up, and go right into the kitchen to prepare the evening meal. She remembered the meals were varied and delicious. She wrote down many of the dishes I had prepared, things I don’t even think about any more as they were family fare and I live alone now just cooking for myself. She saw that as amazing.
Her words brought to mind the memory of creating those meals and how it kept me sane to know I would be using my creative nature to feed my family. I didn’t know in conscious words and thoughts then. I was just taking pleasure in doing something I enjoyed.
I sometimes longed for the days I had used paint and pencils to create. I never made time for that any more. What I didn’t recognize was my medium had changed, not my ability to create.
I reminded her that she creates with her décor and the projects she does with her children. She includes her children in decorating their rooms and allows changes to happen often. Her home is full of little creative touches. She also does very well in the kitchen. She just doesn’t enjoy cooking quite as much as I did.
The point is, we all create in some way and it makes us whole. I am suggesting you look at what gives you joy and creates joy in someone else today. Even if you don’t know it you are creating something. Recognize it – enjoy it – allow yourself to be all that you are – and have fun doing it.
You are an artist and a creator in some way. Look inside and embrace that part of you.
So go out there and create today. Create a wonderful meal for your family. Create a spot of color in your neighborhood by planting a flower. Tell a story – sing a song. Create a smile on someone’s face by giving them one of yours.
You are perfect, exactly as you are.
Then I was thinking about my own small efforts to create. I write almost every day and love to garden when I can.
I remember my daughter telling me, when she had been married a few years, that she was in awe of the way I would come home from work every night, when she was growing up, and go right into the kitchen to prepare the evening meal. She remembered the meals were varied and delicious. She wrote down many of the dishes I had prepared, things I don’t even think about any more as they were family fare and I live alone now just cooking for myself. She saw that as amazing.
Her words brought to mind the memory of creating those meals and how it kept me sane to know I would be using my creative nature to feed my family. I didn’t know in conscious words and thoughts then. I was just taking pleasure in doing something I enjoyed.
I sometimes longed for the days I had used paint and pencils to create. I never made time for that any more. What I didn’t recognize was my medium had changed, not my ability to create.
I reminded her that she creates with her décor and the projects she does with her children. She includes her children in decorating their rooms and allows changes to happen often. Her home is full of little creative touches. She also does very well in the kitchen. She just doesn’t enjoy cooking quite as much as I did.
The point is, we all create in some way and it makes us whole. I am suggesting you look at what gives you joy and creates joy in someone else today. Even if you don’t know it you are creating something. Recognize it – enjoy it – allow yourself to be all that you are – and have fun doing it.
You are an artist and a creator in some way. Look inside and embrace that part of you.
So go out there and create today. Create a wonderful meal for your family. Create a spot of color in your neighborhood by planting a flower. Tell a story – sing a song. Create a smile on someone’s face by giving them one of yours.
You are perfect, exactly as you are.
