Photo by TanteTati It's the time of year that we thinking of gratitude and giving thanks for our blessings. Expressing our gratitude is one way to keep a sense of inspiration for our creative gifts alive. However, did you know that there is a relationship between gratitude and creativity?
Research has proven that there a connection between happiness and innovative thinking. When we allow ourselves to experience emotions such as gratitude, happiness, and play, thoses emotions help us remember more vividly, and encourage us to think outside the box. Gratitude can open us to new ideas and approaches to our creative practice. It is easy to get lost in "lack" thinking i.e.....if only I got into that exhibition, if only that producer said yes to my demo, I wish I had my own studio, then I can create this or that. But when we look at the positives, the book that got published, the weekend that the kids were away and I got so much done, etc., that energy can move towards more creative wins. If we can practice gratitude everyday instead of special events like Thanksgiving or the holiday season, we can use that energy to stay inspired and more discipline with our creativity. Think about what you are grateful for and see how that feeling can move you into a more positive place with your creative work. Lori McNee of FineArtTips.com shared some thoughts from the fomer ForTheCreators.com blog:that I love: "BE THANKFUL FOR WHERE YOU’RE AT: Be thankful for the time you do have to create, however small Be thankful for the opportunity you have been given to learn your craft Be thankful for the friends and family who do show you unconditional support Be thankful for the materials you have that allow you to be creative Be thankful for the space you have to create in Be thankful for how far you’ve come" What and who are you grateful for today that helps you with your creative practice? .
0 Comments
Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
Leave a Reply. |
Categories
All
|