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(Image Jay Marr)
Recently, I've been running a little dry on ideas for this blog. So, I followed my own advice and tried to break through this block. I went for walks hoping for inspiration. I sat quietly waiting for a sign. I threw myself into other creative projects looking for a connection. And finally, I just let it go. I didn't agonize over it anymore.
Then it hit me this morning.
When is a creative block not a block but rather just part of the incubation phase of the creative process? As a huge proponent of this process, I realized that my block was just the natural progression of my creativity. While most people look at their block as paralyzing, I just found mine uncomfortable. I was able to acknowledge that feeling, let it go and wait for my next creative blog idea to appear, which I admit I am still waiting for! But, I am confident it will be here eventually...
- How do you handle your creative blocks?
2 comments:
You make a good point. If you let the block become paralyzing, it will start feeding on itself and get worse and worse, then it's really hard to get over. I made that mistake once. I've found meditation is very helpful. Strangely, exercising is good too. I always get good ideas during the waterobics class. One of my favorites is just sitting with friends or family, bouncing ideas off each other.
Good points! Thanks for sharing Threads...
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