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9/8/2013

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"When I say artist I mean the one who is building things...some with a brush - some with a shovel - some choose a pen."
                                                                                                                                          Jackson Pollock

When I meet people for the first time they often ask me what I do.  When I say creativity coach they do not completely understand what that means which then leads to a discussion about creativity which then leads to them saying," Oh well, I am not creative like my sister or best friend, etc."   This leads to an interesting conversation about all of the things they experience and do each day that are creative.  Sometimes I can see a glimmer of excitement in their eyes as they leave with a new found understanding that they too are creative and other times I see that the belief that they are not creative goes deep and will take awhile to change.
 
I have always wanted people to understand how creative they are.  I believe when we see ourselves as creative it opens up a whole new world that is just waiting to be explored.  We are more willing to try new things, to ask ourselves "what if?" and then take the step to see what will happen if we paint the room purple rather than white, move the furniture in a way that the decorators would laugh at, or plant the flowers that everyone said would never grow.  Each time we try something new and it works, our confidence grows.  Each time we try something new and we fail, we learn something.  We can't lose because by trying we are always going to learn and grow.

Today's quote has inspired me to remember that I am an artist because I build things.  I have built a home filled with love, friendships that have lasted a lifetime, a career that is constantly changing, and a marriage that has lasted 46 years and is still going.  I am beginning to build confidence in my art and my writing.  It is often hard to share our accomplishments but it is very important to remember who we are and what we have done.  Take a minute today to remember what you have built!

              When you share your talents and dreams with the world, magic happens.  Let the magic begin! 
                                                                                                                                            Ginny 
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Tamara Hess link
9/8/2013 01:55:24 am

Oh Ginny that's awesome! I love those kind of conversations!! Here is an article I'm reading to my boys, it's so insightful all about creativity.

http://www.creativitypost.com/create/twelve_things_you_were_not_taught_in_school_about_creative_thinking

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Alexandra link
9/8/2013 05:05:42 am

Ginny, this is beautiful and what an inspiring post. :)

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Lynn Cohen
9/8/2013 07:27:32 am

Thanks Ginny for reaffirming what I tell myself every day. I keep practicing creativity and every once in a while I wow myself!

Your painting as always is beautiful!

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Rita Barton link
9/8/2013 07:38:34 am

lovely art and nice post. :)

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Janice link
9/8/2013 11:39:23 am

Oh, this landscape is stunning! And as for your words, that are 100% true. I love that you encourage others to discover their beautiful creative selves. I love seeing that spark in people's eyes, too!

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Zena link
9/9/2013 10:52:12 pm

Such a beautiful and inspiring post, I cannot imagine my life without creativity...

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sara link
9/10/2013 03:20:24 am

Beautiful picture! As usual, your words are very inspiring. It's true that a lot of people don't think they're creative until you explore the definition of creativity, which, like you said, is very open and welcoming to all people.

I loved these words: "Each time we try something new and we fail, we learn something. We can't lose because by trying we are always going to learn and grow." A good message for everyone:~)

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giggles link
9/12/2013 04:32:30 pm

That was me the girl who did everything creatively without a clue I was an artist!! Even the purple rooms...which have mostly been painted over with other vibrant colors since purple has become too mainstream! You are a saint and need to keep bringing people into the fold. The thought of people dying without knowing the true capacity of their creativity makes me sooo sad. I almost sound like a nag about it! Only because I was so old when I figured it out!! Kudos to you!!

Hugs Giggles

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