"Without inspiration the best powers of the mind remain dormant, there is a fuel in us which needs to be ignited with sparks." Johann Gottfried Von Herder
Sometimes things just don't seem to flow...the plan isn't coming together, creative juices aren't flowing, inspiration and attention, are waning. You're paddling fast upstream and it all feels like such hard work...STOP!
As I often say, 'If it doesn't flow then it doesn't go.' Why do we try sooo hard to push things uphill? We convince ourselves that reward only comes after serious effort, 'no gain without pain', but seriously - is this what life is really all about? Slogging it out till we're too beat to enjoy it?
Often the best thing you can do - is literally walk away. Change task - have a break - do something completely different.
Whenever there are creative or intuitive issues in my day, I know that I need to reconnect with myself and my own internal space.
"Solitude is as needful to the imagination as society is wholesome for the character." James Russel Lowell
The best places for me are open green-space, places where I can walk or sit, people-watch or chat to random strangers :-) It’s a great way to get out of your head, and into your heart – where inspiration lives.
Places of inspiration do wonders for the soul - gardens in spring, museums, art gallery's, exhibitions, fashion or even sometimes just home in bed for a ‘duvet day’!
Whatever you need to feel better, more inspired, positive, free-flowing, unstuck - do it. Treat yourself - make it a habit.
Recently I found vital inspiration in so many things:
Browsing books in the big bookshops
Admiring and learning about art in several locations
Stepping into my own catwalk moment at high-end fashion stores - soooo much fun!
Cooking amazing, experimental meals
Learning new stuff in my weekly webinars
Watching uplifting TV (It does exist!) Tonight I watched an awesome documentary about the Oxhey Choir and the inspiring work of Gareth Malone. Check it out:
http://www.southoxheychoirs.org/
I love that he says, "Clearly you've got to sing the tune correctly but it's equally as important to find the right spirit, passion and drive with which to sing the notes. "
Perfect. That's what it's all about - how you feel. If you feel great - you produce great work - if you feel lousy - guess what?"
I'll leave you with my...ummm...guilty pleasure and inspiration of the week - X Factor!! OK so it’s out there now... I LOVE the ultimately uplifting vibe of this show - that feeling that 'anything is possible'. I also love the opportunity of flushing out the tear ducts once in a while ;-) Always good to let go a little!
Here's a parting shot to inspire you this week - a little 'fearlessness' from Jamie Afro ;-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvBHzaZZO5o&feature=PlayList&p=iPSWjN5P6Vs
Have a GREAT week - and seek the inspiration you need, to be enjoying your life - rather than enduring it ;-)
Thanks again for tuning in...
Jodie xx
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