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Sharing A Creative Principle - Lull

10/1/2013

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For the next eight weeks on Wednesday, I am going to introduce a principle of creativity as I learned it while going through my KMCC training last year.  I've decided to randomly pick a principle (or muse as we called them) and see where my thoughts lead me.  This week I picked the principle of Lull.  There are times in the creative practice when we all need to take a break.  This might mean taking a break from the creative projects you are currently working on or thinking about. Or it could be a time to focus on the power of gratitude to help you recognize all that you have accomplished.  It may be a time to rest and to become inspired again by the people and the world around you.

  When I visualize this quiet time in my creative process, I am usually sitting in my backyard reading and listening to the birds. I am looking up at the sky and losing myself in the clouds.  If I had a hammock, I would be enjoying it.  

Some ways to spend time in lull are:  daydreaming, doodling, taking a walk lull style, writing down your dreams and sitting and watching the world go by.  

Rather than beginning my post with a quote I thought I would finish by sharing a quote from Rumi.  "You wander from room to room, hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck."  Spending quiet time resting, daydreaming, and just enjoying the quiet will give you the opportunity to find the necklace that has always been there just waiting for you to notice it.

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

 
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gina link
10/2/2013 08:45:18 am

What an important message, Ginny! Lull is such a simple yet powerful concept. The wonderful quote goes so nicely with your lovely flower.

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Janice link
10/2/2013 12:30:41 pm

Hi, Ginny! It's so important to step back and get perspective sometimes, isn't it? My creative time is usually pretty quiet and often introspective, so I like to change things up by getting out and about, spending time with friends. I find so much inspiration and encouragement in my friendships and the laughter and comraderie we share brings joy that spills over into my artwork. It!s really fun hearing how others spend their "lull" time. xo, janice

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Sara link
10/3/2013 03:14:35 am

What a lovely post and picture:~) I like the idea of "lull" and am appreciating it's benefits.

The weather has been so nice here. It's in a "lull" between the heat of summer and coolness of autumn. Anyway, I find myself sitting outside much more often and watching leaves drift to ground and birds fly back and forth to our feeders.

It's nice to read a post about taking time to just "be." Thanks, Ginny:~)

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Giggles link
10/19/2013 06:19:11 am

Can you tell I'm getting caught up on your blog... All very good reads I might add! I have found artists that go through lulls always come back refreshed with new eyes, slightly different style, enhanced process...something is different and always improved... I think it's really important to embrace the lulls as the calm before the storm of creativity hits again!

Hugs Giggles

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