As you can see above, I've created a new banner for myself. This little vignette is in my bathroom on one of the shelves. I bought the Homer Laughlin pitcher a few weeks ago from Kim Davies at Tattered and Torn and I'm loving it so very much. I love the simple design, the colour and the faded texture of the ironstone.
This is how I've been creative during my silence. I'm still maintaining a degree of silence as I continue to listen to where my heart wants me to go, what my creative voice is trying to tell me. I'm hearing it, faintly, so I know that I'm on the right track.
This morning I was reading Lisa's blog, Life Unity, and she spoke so honestly of what it is I've been trying to put my finger on. Lisa has that effect on me quite often.
"Without going deeper into the self, without taking the journey inwards to finding our own voice and sitting through our own fires to burn down to our essence, our creative expression is no more authentic than a photocopier's."
- Lisa Renee Wilson
These words resonated. They described how I've been feeling, where I've been looking to go. You can read the entire post here.
I don't want to be a photocopier or an imitator. To some degree it's going to be inevitable that I am influenced by current trends, but my hope is that if I listen closely enough, if I'm willing to go deep enough within, then everything I do in my life from here forward will be honest, true and authentic.
And I know that it is possible.
"if I'm willing to go deep enough within, then everything I do in my life from here forward will be honest, true and authentic." ~ now THAT's something to re-quote (may I)!!! Love that, Sherry!
ReplyDeletefeel free Sue!! xo
DeleteLove your new header! It looks great with the new back ground you did. So clever. Looks like you are being quite artistic to me! **happy Monday** Deb
ReplyDeletethanks Deb! xo
DeleteI find my most creative ideas come when I am resting or unoccupied. We pride ourselves in being multi-taskers, but it robs us of the opportunity to really use our minds for problem solving and creativity. Unfortunately, my mind likes to work overtime when I get in bed for the night. You know, when htere is no distraction and nothing but quiet. A little frustrating at times, but still valuable. I loe the shape of that pitcher!
ReplyDeleteoh yes, the midnight creative surge...while we're trying to sleep, our brains are churning out some of the best ideas!! xo
DeleteOh Sherry, thank you!! I am so glad that you find truth in this as well. I completely agree that there is benefit in finding others' work, in inspiration from that work, and even in copying the work to learn technique or style. It is just that next step that so many of us fear to take ...the one that leads us to being "honest, true, and authentic". Yes, yes, yes....
ReplyDeleteThank you, fellow traveler. I am honored.
Oh that's awesome. I don't want to be a photocopier either...but I think that's all I've been doing. But at the same time I am still learning and trying to soak up information and techniques. I know that at a certain time I will have to stop all that and dig deep down for my own truth, my own creative. Sometimes I think it's just around the corner.
ReplyDeleteSherry, your new header is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI think many of us have the photocopier fear from time to time.
It may be then that our own voice speaks the loudest.
xo.
I think when you hear those inner stirrings and start to really focus there in terms of your creative expressions, you are getting closer and closer to your true purpose. And that is always so soul satisfying! Brava to you , Brilliant One, to have quieted all else so you could hear those gentle noises.
ReplyDeleteLove to you!
Gorgeous new header. I often wonder why we are so afraid to take that first step into the life we really want to live, perhaps half the joy comes in the contemplation of a better life ahead. Creativity is a powerful force, something that sadly alludes me for the most part. I would love to be able to draw or paint but lack the skill. I think I have created a happy and secure home life for my family though, perhaps that is where my talents lie. But a part of me would love to write a book, but I never know what it would be about! not a good start really. xxx
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