​                             "Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage."  Anais Nin

"YES" just three letters that can change a person's life.  Having the courage to say yes can open doors, lead to new adventures, and challenge one's sense of security.  It's not always easy to say yes.  There is often that little voice inside our head that makes it easier to say no.  What if I take the chance and it doesn't work out?  What if the new job or new city isn't all that it is supposed to be?  What if I change the medium I am using to create and I am no longer successful?  

But what if you say yes to the new job or the new city and you love it?  What if you are more successful using a new medium or writing a book in the first person rather than the third?  What if that adventure turns out to be just what you needed to take a small step towards a different but more satisfying life?  

I am a cautious person.  I like to have my facts in order before I say, "Yes!"  But there are times when you can't have all of the facts and you have to go with your instinct or your gut.  Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't.  But I have learned that saying yes can lead to exciting opportunities and adventures that I never could have anticipated.

It's important to pay attention to how many times you say yes.  Do you say yes to things you really don't want to do or are you aware of what is important to you and what makes you happy and that is what you say yes to most often? 

Is there something that you would like to say yes to today?  When you think of saying yes, how do you feel?  When you visualize saying yes, what do you see?  If you journal about saying yes, what do you write?  

As we live a creative life or are creating the life we want to live, saying yes at the right time becomes more and more important.  So think about what you want and when the doors open and the opportunities present themselves, be ready to say "Yes!" with all of the excitement and joy that the word deserves.

          When you share your dreams and talents with the world, magic happens.  Let the magic begin!
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It is exciting to get closer and closer to the end of this series.  I've been asked to turn it into a book and that makes it just that much more exciting.  Because the end becomes a new beginning.   And that is what living a creative life is all about. It's about beginnings and endings.  It's about taking chances. It's about sharing your work with others.  It's about quiet time alone and wonderful conversations with those who understand and support your dreams. It's about trusting yourself and moving forward even when you are not sure what moving forward means or looks like.  

Whether you are living a creative life or just beginning to create the life you want to live, you will experience moments of excitement and moments of quiet.  But both serve an important purpose.  For many the beginning is where the excitement is. Coming up with a new idea or project brings with it a rush of adrenaline for many.  For others the beginning of something new can be a scary place. But when all of the pieces come together, just as they should, then the excitement begins to build.  

I have noticed that many people don't let themselves enjoy the excitement that comes with finishing a project. As soon as they are done with one thing, they move on to the next.  It's ok to give yourself a high five or to take a moment to soak in the wonderful feeling of finishing something that is important to you. Give yourself credit for what you do each day.  It's the small simple steps that build and grow into the exciting moments that will stay with you for a lifetime.

                                                       What are you excited about today?

          When you share your dreams and your talent with the world, magic happens.  Let the magic begin!
                                                                                                                                         Ginny

​ It is hard to believe that this blog series is almost over.  From awareness to wonderful has been a fun writing experience.  Living a creative life is wonderful.  It's filled with Aha moments and fun-filled adventures. The smallest thing can open up a new world.  Asking the question "What if?" opens up doors that you never new were closed.  

When you realize and accept that we are all creative beings who express our creativity in different ways, it becomes easier to share your creative ideas.  It is important to recognize that saying,"it has been done before" only limits what you do.  Most things have been done before but not with our own personal touch and insight. Embrace your creative thoughts and share them with the world.  

Creative ideas and experiences comes is all sizes and shapes.  Sometimes an idea will come and you can bring it to fruition in minutes.  Other times it takes years and years for a project to begin or to end.  Both are important.  Both bring meaning to our life and the lives of others. 

Living a creative life is wonderful.  It often comes with its own set of challenges but those challenges can be overcome.  It comes with its own set of fear and at times frustration.  But the rewards are great and just like anything else when you focus on the positive, the positive seems to appear more and more. 

So I hope you will join me on this creative journey I am undertaking.  It's fun.  It's frustrating.  It's challenging.  But most of all it is wonderful!

             When you share your dreams and your talent with the world, magic happens. Let the magic begin!
                                                                                                                                Ginny

I would love to support you on your creative journey.  Whether it is a project you want to start or finish or you are going through a transition in your life, creativity coaching can help you find the tools and strategies that will  bring joy into your process. Email me today and let's find a time to talk.

                                                           Create the life you want to live!
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