Be Creative

Be Creative

(Originally posted on December 7, 2016)

I've always considered myself a creative person. As a child my imagination ran freely as my favorite kind of play was make-believe. As a teacher I took great pleasure in creating engaging activities that made learning enjoyable. I always encouraged my students to utilize their creativity as well. 

Starting this blog almost two years ago (Wow! It’s been almost five years now!) was a way to channel my creativity through writing. What I have noticed lately, though, is that I have been so busy with other things that creativity seems to have taken a back seat. Consequently, I've found myself struggling to come up with ideas for the blog.

 What once seemed to flow like water now became difficult. 

Perhaps it might have something to do with me not reading much over the last couple of months. I have been busy taking care of house related projects, and my books have remained untouched. 

Reading seems to be the catalyst to my reflection and creativity. 

In a recent study published by The Journal of Positive Psychology it was discovered that, "People who engage in creative pursuits today felt more energetic, enthusiastic, and excited the next day." I can certainly relate to this in my life. 

Creativity can encompass many areas, and is a personal pursuit, but its benefits enhance our lives. It's easy to push creativity to the side as not quite as important, but in fact it might just be the most important. Make room for creativity today. 

Creativity Suggestion

Photography 


What I love about today is that we all have a built in camera with us at all times through our phones. Not only is it readily available, but the quality of the camera is excellent. With digital photography we now have the capability to take many different shots, and then choose the best to keep. When taking photos don’t be hesitant to get a little closer, and to change your angle by squatting down to take your photo. A photography walk is a fun thing to do anytime you are around a variety of subjects- flowers, buildings, old objects, and nature just to name a few. Look for different textures to include in your photos. Over time you will develop your eye for composition. Stay tuned for another suggestion as to what to do with all your photos.