Cultivating creativity
It’s the day after Labor Day, and therefore, the unofficial beginning of my favorite season—autumn! I love the cool mornings and evenings, the beautiful fall leaves, and all things pumpkin!
I loved autumn, the one season of the year that God seemed to have put there just for the beauty of it. ~Lee Maynard
While fall is definitely my favorite, I actually love the beginning of every season. Something about the change of weather makes me feel like everything is new and all things are possible. What better time to focus on Brene Brown’s next guidepost—cultivating creativity.
The only unique contribution that we will ever make in this world will be born of our creativity. If we want to make meaning, we need to make art. ~Brene Brown
I have been guilty of saying, “I’m just not creative” on occasion, but the truth is we all have it in ourselves to be creative, we just have to be willing to tap into it. I can’t sing, paint, or dance, but hey, I can write. I like to think this blog is an example of me tapping into my creativity.
And good news for those of you who have stuck with me and kept following my blog–for this month’s goal, I’m going to do something I’ve been promising to since my first post…drumroll please…learn to take better photographs! I’m not sure yet exactly how I will do that yet. Perhaps I will get a book or take a class, but I will do it. Now that I’ve gone public, I have to.
Your turn
- What is your creative outlet?
- If you are a photographer, how did you hone your skills? Any recommendations for getting started?
- What is your favorite season and why?
I’m like you, whatever season is starting is my favorite-so right now it’s Fall. I can’t wait to wear sweaters and boots! Winter is my favorite until after New Years, then I’m very ready for Spring. And I think the reason I love summer is I get a break from work and vacations.
I’m not on FB or Twitter or I would definitely share your posts. I share them with mom!?
I agree. As much as I love the climate in Hawaii and Mexico, I know I’d miss the four distinct seasons. Thanks for always taking the time to comment–and for sharing with Mom! You’re in the drawing!
It’s my favorite time of year…. I think because I feel i am thankful of my healthy family…. So I guess I love that it leads tonThanksgiving. Also who doesn’t love the smell of everything PUMPKIN??? Love making amazing memories too ☺️
We do have much to be grateful for–starting with our amazing family!
My favorite season is summer- long perfect nights when you can wear tank tops and flip flops!
I do love the flip flops!
I love Summer, it’s my favorite season for sure. But I really do love the very beginning of Spring. I love when it’s still pretty cold out, but you can see sure evidence that Summer will indeed be coming back. In the dead of Winter, I sometimes get a little doubtful that it will ever be warm again!
I love summer too–mostly because of the longer daylight hours and Bear Lake!
Two years ago I got a new camera which stayed on Auto for the first year. In January I made the commitment to learn how to use my camera — best decision ever! I used Lynda.com and YouTube which I recommend and I also took a class from an instructor out of Canada. It was very inexpensive and worth every penny and then some! I will email you his info later today. Good Luck!!!!
Thank you so much for the information. I’m ashamed to admit I bought a nice camera five years ago that is still on auto. I’m more than a little intimidated by it, but committed to figuring it out.