Special Moments in Time
  • Blog
  • About Ginny
  • Coaching

Wednesday's Walk and a visit to WOYWW

5/14/2013

6 Comments

 
Picture
                                                       "Imperfection is a form of freedom"   Anh Ngo

When I saw this quote on Pinterest I immediately repinned it on my Creativity Coaching Board and much to my surprise it was one of my most popular pins.  Being a perfectionist is something many creative people struggle with and something that seems to pop up again and again as I blog or work with friends or clients.  It can truly block us from moving forward.  It can take the joy out of what we are doing.   It's hard to be perfect and it can be diffuclt to change if that is your natural tendency.  But just as with anything else change can happen if, (1) we are aware of what we need to change (2) we are changing for the right reason (3) we begin with tiny steps and (4) we celebrate each of the steps we take.

This month I have challenged myself to painting a picture of the sky and/or clouds each day.  The thing that is different about this self-imposed challenge is that there are no expectations.  I begin each painting just like a kid.  I pick a pastel and start to play.  Not only am I having fun but I am learning so much about myself, what works for me, and what I want to do differently next time.  I am not judging each painting (at least I am trying not to) and every day I am finding things that I really like about what I created.  

So yes I do agree that imperfection can lead to freedom.  It can lead to the freedom to explore, the freedom to relax, and the freedom to have fun.  It can also lead to wonderful discoveries that can lead to new insights or to new adventures that we never would have thought possible.  If you have not done so before, give imperfection a try and see what happens.  

                                                                Linking to WOYWW and Creative Every Day

                      When you share your talents and dreams with the world, magic happens.  Let the magic begin.
                                                                                     Ginny Lennox, Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach

Wednesday's Walk is a series of posts that discuss creative blocks and the strategies that can help you overcome them.  If you have any questions or topics that you would like me to discuss, I would love to hear from you.
6 Comments
MiniOwner link
5/15/2013 01:50:59 am

Fabulous painting! And I love the quote, too. Happy Wednesday. :o)
Sue x (MiniOwner@133)

Reply
gina link
5/15/2013 03:36:32 am

I love your Wednesday Walk series, Ginny! And this quote is really inspiring!

Reply
Ria Gall link
5/15/2013 04:45:01 am

I love that quote and I totally agree with what you say I also think we should remember if we are not having fun and enjoying what we are crafting then we need to step away from it. Loving what you are doing
Have a great WOYWW today and a fabby week
Ria #21

Reply
Deborah Weber link
5/15/2013 06:43:44 am

Lovely to have a peek into your space and see your art. What a wonderful and fun project to paint clouds!

Reply
Katie 122 link
5/15/2013 12:48:02 pm

Love the clouds! Very pretty!

Reply
shazsilverwolf link
5/15/2013 08:54:43 pm

I absolutely agree with you- we set our expectations so high sometimes. And I am sure that others do not even notice what we see as glaring faults! Have a great week, Hugs Shaz#85 xx

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    RSS Feed

    Picture

           Welcome 
    I hope that this blog will encourage you to notice, create, and celebrate all of the special moments that occur in your life each day.

    Sometimes an awareness/acccountability partner is just what you need to get started or to keep your dreams moving forward. 
    Let's talk and see if this might work for you.
    ginny.lennox@comcast.net 


    Archives

    August 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    January 2011
    December 2010
    November 2010
    October 2010
    September 2010
    August 2010
    July 2010
    June 2010
    May 2010
    April 2010
    March 2010
    February 2010
    January 2010
    December 2009
    November 2009
    October 2009
    September 2009
    August 2009
    July 2009

    Subscribe to our mailing list

    * indicates required
Proudly powered by Weebly