Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Creative Acts

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain and artist once he grows up." Pablo Picasso

Creativity is something that we all have. You may not think that you have this "talent" but you do! God created us to be creative. Now the task at hand is to find out what your creative art is.

So where to start and how do we find it? Well, you can start by these simple guidelines:

  • Step into the unknown with courage - don't be afraid to try new things!
  • Pay attention - realize when you are interested in something and grasp it
  • Trust the process - sometimes is doesn't "feel" of look like art...just keep going and see what happens
  • Practice, practice, practice - Practice makes perfect
  • Become the student - don't try and "teach" yourself...just learn and be open to learning
I have confidence that we are all creative. I love creating and using my imagination to bring things together. Event planning, decorating, singing, gardening...many things to explore!

Will Do
  1. Believe that using creativity is a gift to God
  2. Understand that learning comes from success and failure
  3. Be open to new ideas
  4. Have courage to start something, learn something, and enjoy something new
  5. Give credit for trying
  6. Approach things with creative passion
  7. Let go of expectations and just enjoy
To Do
  1. Read Genesis 1
  2. Go to a craft store and become inspired
  3. Do things from a creativity workbook
  4. Visit a museum, art gallery, or theatre
  5. Do one small creative act today
  6. List 20 things that you enjoy doing - do them!
  7. Make a creativity journal
Bible Verses to Remember
  1. Romans 12:6
  2. Galatians 6:4-5
  3. Genesis 1:27
  4. Colossians 3:23
  5. Psalm 139:16
  6. Ephesians 2:10
  7. 2 Corinthians 5:17
"To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong."
            Joseph Chilton Pearce 

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