It became clear to me recently that I cannot fully separate myself from my Fear. It was likely always clear, only now I’m accepting it too. My stifling companion on my life journey. Fear. Champion excuse maker for not writing or not [WHATEVER GOES HERE]. lots to say but i can’t The glaring truth, (that [...]
Archive for the Creativity Category
fight the power no more
Posted 13 February 2011 by Shari SmothersTagged As: powerful fear, using fear | Categories: Creativity | 2 Comments
my weekend in never-never land
Posted 2 February 2011 by Shari SmothersTagged As: family, freely engaging, play, releasing creativity | Categories: Creativity | Leave a Comment
One great morning last month, my brother called to invite me to babysit my niece and nephew. Quickly, I switched gears and rushed my activities Friday morning because it’s important to have a little fun. Morning was for work search. I had to skip tweeting for the most part, and instant messaging with my friends [...]
what’s allowed to feed the writing fire
Posted 27 April 2009 by Shari SmothersTagged As: Creativity, Gratitude, inspiration, National Poetry Month 2009, poem, Self-Care | Categories: Creativity | Leave a Comment
I want to share with you the story of how I re-learned what’s allowed to feed the writing fires. It may be something you’ve experienced, and will inspire you to find out or rediscover what can feed your writing fires. At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another [...]
a quick tip to keep creativity from blocking productivity
Posted 23 March 2009 by Shari SmothersTagged As: creative overdrive, inspiration, taking notes | Categories: Creativity | 4 Comments
Often times when I’m working on a project, I’ll get distracted by another idea that intrudes. Why does this happen? Well, it seems to be the way creativity flows. Based on great posts and books I’ve read and my own experiences, once you prime your creative pump, it flows toward your project at hand and [...]
creativity tapped out? i think not
Posted 3 January 2009 by Shari SmothersTagged As: Creativity, releasing creativity, removing distraction | Categories: Creativity | Leave a Comment
Tell me if this is familiar to you. Sometimes I can’t hear what I want to write. I have a story or poem that’s blocked and I have trouble reaching through to pull it out. In these times you may hear no ideas, feel like you have no creativity, but look a little closer. The [...]
daydreaming, and i’m thinking of…
Posted 20 October 2008 by Shari SmothersTagged As: Creativity, daydreaming | Categories: Creativity | Leave a Comment
Listening to a child tell a fanciful story is like listening to a daydream. Do you ever think about thinking? About daydreaming? What does it do for you really? We All have Choices Either you need a topic, or you need a way to begin writing about the topic you’re given. You stare at the [...]
4 x 4 sources of writing inspiration: group writing project
Posted 27 March 2008 by Shari SmothersTagged As: 4x4, Group Writing Project, writing inspiration | Categories: Creativity, Group Writing Project | 11 Comments
I read regularly Joanna Young’s blog, Confident Writing. On March 14th, she posted a group writing project that appealed to me. The guidelines are simple: write four sets of four things that inspire me to write, due March 28th. I thought it would be fun. The same day I read the post, I wrote my [...]
