tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674802638685051238.post7974103872037203084..comments2023-07-06T02:04:35.263-07:00Comments on Exploring Creativity: Catching UpStarlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02075522354027547485noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674802638685051238.post-91992902483036519832011-08-13T20:47:33.294-07:002011-08-13T20:47:33.294-07:00I just chanced upon your blog today and parts of y...I just chanced upon your blog today and parts of your story I could SO relate to. I even wrote about my Mojo 'Buying Spree' recently. It's a bit disturbing when there is an extended period of creative inactivity. Remember, you can be what ever you want to be - artist, creator, dabbler. Here is my story (if your interested) http://misstreez.wordpress.com/2011/07/03/buying-back-my-mojo/<br /><br />Take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674802638685051238.post-13891480180939867512011-08-09T22:07:03.854-07:002011-08-09T22:07:03.854-07:00Starla, I can empathize with you about lacking cre...Starla, I can empathize with you about lacking creativity. I think stress and fatigue are both culprits in stealing our ability to be creative. Sometimes I think a break is good. But when it's necessary to fulfill a commitment, try to find a trigger, such as a favorite sketch or color combination or a favorite stamp that will bring back the creative urge. Work with something familiar and simple. Above all, hang in there, girlfriend.Melody (lacyquilter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17198199947118029741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674802638685051238.post-2416559419457300082011-08-06T09:45:20.967-07:002011-08-06T09:45:20.967-07:00Starla, I am sorry I did not see this post the las...Starla, I am sorry I did not see this post the last time I visited. First, I don't believe that Mojo goes missing, I think your mind gets so busy and sometime stressed for different reasons that we don't have the physical or mental energy to create. If you want to play when you are in this state, go back to the basics, don't try and pick up where you last left off. Do some simple stamping, make an embellishment that you used to make, use something(?)that you mad before and make another one of them. Some people are really blessed with what you call creativity, but even these people have a lull in creativity when they are tired. Artists are well known for frustration and temper tantrums because they can't create. I think the heat has got us all stressed. There has been a drop off in the number of people visiting and or blogging, so don't worry. I think it is great that your children have had your evening attention, so maybe this time is a blessing.Sit down one afternoon and create with them. Let each have a turn at picking what you are going to work with, then you take a turn. Whether this is once a week, or three days in a row. You will be surprised that you start to feel things flowing again. Last look at your diet. Are you getting the proper vitamins from the food you are eating. There is usually a reason for certain feelings. I always know that I am missing something when I start getting depressed. As you get older(even if you are not old) you have to listen to your body!!!! Enough from me, I do miss your visits, but am so happy that you are well and you are enjoying your boys. Glad your DH liked my card as well! Would not want him to be disappointed! Take care my friend, there is always e-mail if you need a voice! Hugs and have a great day!Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10507213631107704525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674802638685051238.post-30009717138213248682011-08-06T08:21:23.018-07:002011-08-06T08:21:23.018-07:00so sorry about the puter, know how that goes long ...so sorry about the puter, know how that goes long story short i'm on my third computer this year, with complete loss of all stored info on the prev puters.... frustrating. yes, you have a lot of talent, why stress? why restrict yourself to just one thing??? play with it all, see what happens. so my mojo and yours are on a little vacay together. they'll come back as soon as they are rested and refreshed.bethannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355158834972571305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674802638685051238.post-14842424063819586892011-08-05T13:35:56.911-07:002011-08-05T13:35:56.911-07:00Oh, how I feel your pain. I think it might be the ...Oh, how I feel your pain. I think it might be the heat, although I don't know how hot it is in your neck of the woods. Here in Texas it is 100+ for the 34th (or 35th I've lost count) day in a row and it is definitely taking its toll on my photography. Even when I do brave the elements to go shoot, I hate everything I come back with. I think everyone goes through their own personal drought from time to time. I certainly seem to be mirroring the same drought happening here in Texas.<br /><br />As far as the computer, I have been spending less time online and really enjoying it. Enjoy your break, albeit a forced one.:)Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674802638685051238.post-12190945244281981532011-08-05T09:42:18.551-07:002011-08-05T09:42:18.551-07:00I have recently been visited by MY Mojo, and I can...I have recently been visited by MY Mojo, and I can truly relate to the fear of losing her - scary! Perhaps she had to show her sister how to get to MY house and will be back to you in no time at all. Please don't worry about her. Worry is the anti-mojo :) Enjoy your short break in other, less creative ways until she returns. When she does, you'll be refreshed and ready to get re-acquainted!AJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674802638685051238.post-89563475094790764152011-08-04T02:22:19.266-07:002011-08-04T02:22:19.266-07:00Please don't question your creativity! Each a...Please don't question your creativity! Each and every project you do is just more beautiful! I do understand that being a busy, working mother makes it very difficult to think, let alone create, and summers are especially hard as there are a million things going on. Just don't give in to this phase. You will find your niche. Little hint, MoJo is quite sneaky. She very seldom totally leaves, she just sneaks around, out of site until you coax her back in. She likes to be told how important she is in your life. Give her a little sweet talk!Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978664725946400372noreply@blogger.com