Write Anyway

When you think of art, many things could come to mind: a painting, a museum, maybe even an art gallery.

However, art is in the eye of the beholder, really. You might not think of nature as art, or you might think it is the supreme expression of art. Maybe you think cooking is just another chore to do, or maybe you take pleasure in creating food art that is a blend of colours and flavours.

Art isn’t about painting something or hanging a creation up in a museum. Art is - can be, if you let it - so much more. Creation, dedication, expression… Art doesn’t have to be pretty, relaxing or even necessarily pleasing.

What is your art? Singing? Dancing? Painting? Poetry? Today just have fun and express yourself through your art. Try not to think; just do. Relax and let the creativity flow through you. Duct tape your inner editor or critic’s mouth shut and go with it. Perhaps take today to try/find a new art. If you’re a painter, try singing. If you’re a dancer, try writing. Experiment. You never know what you can do until you try.

Remember, to help clear your mind before you start writing, take a few deep breaths. Focus on the sound of the air entering and leaving your lungs. Let the noises and worries of the day fade for a few moments while you focus only on breathing.

After you are calm, think about your experiences and start writing.

Wishing you heaps of creativity, a generous muse and heaps of time to write.