If it is Blogs for Breakfast, then it’s definitely creativity for dinner. Nothing makes me want to create something, go out and take pictures, or brainstorm new ideas more then a deadline heading straight towards me.
On a day where I am due at work, the ideas flow. They even go so far as to follow me out the door, and whispering to me while I am at there. Frustrating, and interesting at the same time. Because I certainly don’t consider myself the kind of personality that does well on a time budget. But apparently it is the wake up call that I require.
On a unlimited day, one that involves more then just a few spare moments here and there, the creative seed lays dormant. Nothing comes to mine, no inspirations pop out of the computerized wood work. Half finished projects remain, just half finished. New ideas stay put, deeply hidden in my brain. But on the day, when I need to go to work, or a appointment, everything bursts from the soil like a sunflower headed towards the light.
What’s with that? Does creativity need a rest from the real world to decide to germinate? Or does the fact that there won’t be enough time make it more challenging to the creative spirit?
What process does your brain go through to get to the final completion of the creative ideas that you have?
Share!
I have just put a small poll on the sidebar if your are interested in taking part…all about creativity.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
beautiful photos,, just lovely so calming,,
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty. God only knows where the creativity comes from. I think it mostly comes from me asking questions of myself and being observant. A sense of wonder, I suppose would be my answer.
ReplyDeleteTime please. And when your muse has settled down for tea and a chat, make notes however slight - on paper or digital. It worked for you for breakfast! I try to store up a few ideas, for later. Later some are quietly put out of their misery ;~( Others survive the naked light of day ;~))
ReplyDeleteMy creativity can come at any time! I love to wake up in the morning and think of ideas before I can up! It's also fun to see my favorite blogs and get ideas...and develop them! I keep my projects out on a table and use a spare moment to walk by and 'play'...I mean create! ♥
ReplyDeleteMy creativity usually comes when I'm out and about. It's like a snowball effect. One project leads to another and another. But I've got a deadline looming too and I'd better get cracking.
ReplyDeleteI'm a morning person. So usually it's before I get my coffee that new ideas have rattled around my brain.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I dream in color, and creative ideas are most vivid when I first wake up.
ReplyDeleteI also used to study classical music, and improvement did not happen gradually, but in leaps. If I practiced daily at the same time for the same amount of time - progress was slow. When I gave it a rest, and then came back to it - there was a leap in improvement!
Fun post & question, Jen!
:)
~Zuzu
I love the photographs, your blog is right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteDeb
www.primrosehappysnapper.blogspot.com
Creativity needs input, new experiences and time!
ReplyDelete