Where Did the Creativity Go?

Years ago when I started this blog, I thought I would be creative and launch a new type of trend.  You know, the Pinterest kind of trends.  I would document all of my wonderful baking adventures, show people how to make little things, and find ways to incorporate creativity from every angle.  A few years have gone by and I now know, I'm only capable of CREATIVITY when someone else is talking and encouraging me while helping me place post-its on whiteboards and nudging me to string thoughts together.  I'm good when someone wants to turn my light bulb on.

Oh how I miss creating Work Breakdown Structures for any small or large project.  I miss the creative process.  I'm convinced the planning of a project is my creative drug of choice.  I rarely enjoy the end product of any project, I enjoy the planning and the thinking and the collaboration with others that have light bulbs burning brightly with electricity hovering above their own neurons.

The equated barrier: Frequency is key here and my filament is falling flat.

I have created a laundry list of ideas to spark my bulb and yet each item is missing one major component.  One simple and magical piece - WANT.

I've stopped wanting to do creative things because I can not control the environment and circumstances in which I am under. So in my own virtual space, I am pushing creativity into motion in hopes I can spark my decrepit filament into a spark.  I want to enjoy my creativity again.

Here is my first recipe to share:

Creative Juice

• one part substance
• one part idea
• one part passion
• two parts company

Mix all ingredients until well blended, breathe, incorporate a whiteboard, lime green marker, stir and repeat.

YOU CAN THEN EMBRACE A CREATIVE MOMENT