Seriousness does not solve problems. We often think that the solution to a frightening or frustrating problem is to take it more seriously or to become more serious ourselves. By doing so, however, our tendency is to tense up and tension creates resistance. Instead of helping us, resistance actually hinders our ability to discover solutions…
Tag: creativity
Creating Our World
Some of us have more difficulty fitting into and adapting to this world than the people around us do. While they seem to do this without much thought or effort, we struggle to find our place. It is more than okay to admit that we are not like others. In fact, it may be necessary…
Focus On Your Work
It is easier than ever to find ourselves being drawn into controversies, arguments, and debates we normally would not even hear about, let alone care about. The volume with which we are presented with new issues, new agendas, and new slights is stressfully overwhelming. It is too much to keep up with and yet we…
Deciding On Traction
“I’m going to never think about these knobs again. I’m never going to think about this guitar again. These are the settings and I’m now just going to worry about being creative with the sound I have… I’ve got the guitar I’ve got and now I’m going to put all of my energy into imagination…
Wasted Inspiration
It is important to look outside of ourselves for inspiration. It is equally important to look inside of ourselves for effort. We need to see others being creative, innovative, and successful so that we know that it is possible. But, this alone will not move us forward. We have to do something with the inspiration…