Ways to Spark Your Creativity!
One of the first things I advise my Creativity students to do is increase their awareness by notating, redefining, and exploring through the process of journaling! Now, I know this can be initially met with a lack of enthusiasm, however once it is done consistently, they realize how valuable this tool can be!
When writing down your daily thoughts, expectations, and hesitancies you need not make it into an intellectual exercise at all! You don’t need to edit, check spelling, or feel the necessity to judge your content either! You are merely putting down your daily thoughts, needs, and desires. This helps make the identification of any problems and concerns more evident and can add much needed clarity. Perhaps they’ve been hiding in your subconscious!
In one of my “Creative Life” workshops, one of my students was hesitant to journal. When another student asked why, the answer was totally unexpected. She had a beautiful journal given to her by a dear friend and she didn’t want to write what was upsetting her and, in her words, spoil the treasured present. This was definitely a lesson for me and I have given more explanations of what can constitute a journal ever since. You can simply use a plain composition book from the dollar store and write uninhibited to your heart’s delight, knowing no one else will be seeing your entries. At the end of the workshop, all my students unanimously agreed that the exercise of daily writing made a huge difference in their awareness and made them more mindful of their daily activities! As well as help redefine and present new and exciting possibilities into their lives.
Journaling is so important for pointing out to ourselves issues that truly need to be dealt with. Also, some of the early small occurrences can be indications of much larger issues that need to be acknowledged and addressed. New and unlimited possibilities can rise to the surface and present a far more exciting and unlimited view of the future! I have personally experienced more valuable synchronicities showing up as well! Remember, it is always about the journey and I am here to assist you whenever you feel the need!
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