Creativity can’t be summoned like a dog. Instead, creativity is more like a cat, it comes when it wants on its own terms and
time table, however inconvenient it may be. There is no coaxing it to visit you. While some artists create their best works amid
struggle and pain many others create from a happier place. The ability to transform pain into something that resonates with so
many others is a gift. Fortunately, though, we don’t have to experience loss or heartache to create. This month’s highlighted
business, One Horse Studio, epitomizes creativity with the transformation they can create within a space through the craft of
decorative painting.
For me, when I take time to nurture my soul, to be quiet and still, then I begin to hear the murmuring of The Muse. Her voice
is often a whisper that once heeded become a song at high volume. The feeling of exhilaration and joy that comes when one
is in that creative “zone” can be intoxicating. To be able to effortlessly create something of great beauty and resonance is
astonishing. We begin to crave more.
How do we ensure regular visits from The Muse? For one, being present and mindful is a good start. Being neither too
self-focused or preoccupied with the past or future. The gift of being grateful is a