Power Up!
I ran across these real life Power-Up Box pieces of art while researching for another blog. I had to smile. Can you believe someone actually got arrested for placing these things in public?! Apparently a bomb-squad was called in.
Overexcitement Block
My most recent creativity block: Overexcitement block. This is the kind of block that comes from so much excitement about new projects and possibilities, that you fail to find inspiration for the everyday tasks. Let me explain.
Community Pool: Paul Clifford
One question. What’s the biggest thing you’ve learn about creativity? Paul Clifford answers: “Creativity happens best in community. The lonely artist is a myth.”
Game Night
Sometimes creative blocks are best broken by fun. So try this: grab a few friends and have a game night. If you get the right people together with the right games, creativity will happen.
Redefine
You can define yourself however you like. Did you know that? If you decide you want to be a foody, start experimenting with food. If you want to be artistic, start painting. In college you go through a stage of self-discovery. Every path and passion is open to you. But who says it should stop…
6 Things I Found On My Walk
I was totally drained. No creativity. How can I help other people overcome their creative blocks when I’m blocked myself? So I went on a walk. Not my usual thing. In fact, walking in Corpus Christi in the middle of summer is like asking to be burned at the stake. But I walked.
Break Something
Feeling creatively blocked? When was the last time you broke something? When you break things, it releases a giddy, nervous feeling which is fantastic for creativity. Danger and rule-breaking stir up our adrenaline. Fight-or-flight kicks in. We must survive. Our brain begins to think creatively to protect us from danger.
Community Pool: Jeff Abbott
One question. What’s the biggest thing you’ve learn about creativity? Jeff Abbott answers: “Inspiration can happen any time and anywhere. Recognize that and be willing to act when inspired!”
I Found Time!
Let me introduce you to a luxury I just discovered. It’s called Found Time. Found Time is simply a period of time that you didn’t know existed. For me, Found Time is Sunday nights. Up until recently, the church I work at had Sunday night services. Because of the time commitment and preparation the Sunday…
Bad Idea Inspiration
I stumbled across this image searching Google images. I loved it! Bad ideas: Knitting MMORPG, Grand Theft Spreadsheet, Motion-based Sandwich Making Simulator.