Creating

What a frustrating day.  Not because it was bad or anything but I didn't have anytime to work in my artroom.  Gardening was a small outlet this afternoon but mostly it was about appointments and groceries and physical therapy.  The PT really did me in. I crashed afterward.  It wasnt strenuous but getting those tight muscle tissues some release cleanses the toxins out of your body and it wore me out.  It did give me some time to think about being creative and some projects that I want to work on soon.  I can't get it done just thinking about it.  A big portion of my creating comes in the process.  Serendipitous thoughts, mistakes; found objects any of the treasures that reside in my room can really get the inspired thoughts zooming.  Do other people think about this kind of activity.  What gives you satisfaction?  A clean room, a tidy desk, bringing people together, playing with your pets?  I want to get my creativeness out there to be seen.  I want a specific message to be given.  My love, my faith in God and the filling up of the Spirit need to shine through the things I do.  It is extremely important.  Its the main thing that gets me going.  OK, sometimes pushing the envelope gives a tremendous satisfaction but where does it come from...  if its from the Truth then its worthwhile anything else is just wasted time.  I've wasted more than enough time in my life.  Its time to live and to live is to fulfill the creation by God with creation we make.

Trip to Inspiration

Vacation.  Change from the usual.  Not a trip I would have taken by myself altho' now I might...  Went to Branson with a friend for her summer break.  It was green, it was hot, it was muggy.  I would only go back there just to take in the scenery, maybe fish with friends.  Spiritually it felt full, no we didn't go to a love-in or a church conference we just enjoyed each other's company without a big agenda.  We saw what we wanted, went where we wanted and did nothing when we wanted to.  Did see beautiful vistas, intriguing signage and ol' timey stores and shops, some real some contrived for the tourist business but its pretty nice if you want to see the shows or not. . .    The feeling spilled over into some artwork and journaling.  I'm not wanting to be in a hurry for everything anymore.   Busy is not enjoyable.  Rushing to do things takes the joy out of it for me.  I felt love and the presence of our Lord and it was overflowing and more than enough for me.  I will have artwork to post soon.