I love my job and I love the fact that I'm studying what I love the most...stories. It is why I do theatre, why I love books...I'm in love with stories. This love affair has been going on since I can remember. The part I love the most is the opportunity to create...to be creative.
Creativity is something I encourage in all of my students and something I strive for in myself. It is not easy...there are times when I would much rather use a cliche than think of something fresh, but that does not accomplish anything productive. I encourage you to step off the path of monotony and find something that sparks your creative side.
"But I'm not an artist." You may say.
No problem.
Being a creative person means to step outside of routine and find something that challenges you. Cook a new recipe, mix and match things in your closet for a new look, sit outside with a cold beverage and read a book, flip through a magazine and take mental note of things you like.
Something I recently did was take up singing lessons. Singing has always fascinated me but I was afraid to explore it because it did not come easily to me. I thought I had a bad voice or that I couldn't achieve a goal of being able to sing in public. I'm beginning to realize that my fears were holding me back from a wonderful creative outlet. Granted, I'm not going to be belting out an aria any time soon, but I'm working at it, I'm challenging myself. :-)
That is my challenge to you this week. Find something that sparks your interest...be it a forgotten hobby, a skill you've always wanted to explore or simply some quiet time devoted to a favorite activity...and enjoy. Simply enjoy. You'll find that being creative...challenging yourself is an amazing experience.
Let me know how it turns out! I invite you to post your story in the comment box! :-)
Can't wait to hear from you!
Until next time --
A.
