I woke up at 4 o'clock yesterday morning with a creative solution to a problem. I'd been chewing on the problem for a while, and the day before, I'd had two interactions with people that seemed to stir something in me. I didn't quite know what it was, but I had that feeling of "there's something to that." As I lay in bed trying to convince my body to go back to sleep, I noticed a thought. It was an elegant yet fun solution to my problem. It seemed to come from nowhere, but I began to piece together what had transpired the day before and realized the significance. I also acknowledged that I'd been open to discovering an answer for quite some time. I got up and jotted down some ideas, made some coffee, tidied up ye ol' barn apartment, and headed out to the 5:45 yoga class. Throughout my practice I was energized by the idea. It wasn't merely about my personal problem, it was a YouTube video and a fun writing and art project.
I love how creativity works! Be willing to create something (in this case a solution), be receptive to the world around you, be patient, pay attention to the random thoughts that jangle around in your mind, and don't be attached to a creative outcome having the form you thought you were looking for (wanting a solution, ending up with a fun project).
Up next...my thoughts about turning creative inspiration into reality.
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