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Category Archives: creativity techniques “Why would I want to observe ordinary, everyday objects and things?”, you may well ask. Suddenly you see so much color and beauty that, previous to conscious observation, you walked right by. You find yourself noticing the details and then the gestalt of a place. The places haven’t changed. Your perception has!  The materials that I build my life with are artwork, spiritual growth, physical needs, intellectual development, relationships, environment (surroundings) and riches (both financial and other). show 2 comments 
I really enjoyed the talk by Elizabeth Gilbert–I just realized you have the same name!!–what a wonderful approach. She was naming and transforming rather than avoiding or being pressed down–just great!!! 
I love the placement. Color under our feet !!!  Have you ever been caught unawares by the sunlight falling over an ordinary corner of the room? In its path of revelation, colors and shadows that you never noticed become apparent . The air is electric with expectation and time slows down so you can drink it in. show 4 comments 
Funny but today I wanted to tell you that when i first looked at the top image, my mind thought- I don’t remember Beth having one of those big old fashioned radiators in the living room? Bonnard’s work really is aligned with yours in more ways then one. Sacred moments, sacred light, sacred places of personal imtimacy… and yet you dare to share it and are able to do so. i always remain humbled by your inner strength and determination.
I second Karen’s thoughts: Every day, every moment us a wonder , a gift. Thank you!
I second Karen’s thoughts: Every day, every moment us a wonder , a gift. Thank you!
Every day every moment- today cleaning up the yard after the workers had left there “cleaned up mess”, I noticed the color of the February light on the new green siding and realized that it was a warmer shade today then it had been in months. the dirt on the north side of the house is a deep blue plum color while the south side of the house the dirt is already drying and turning a light ashy umber. Using the process of creating can give a template to transform your life. show 1 comment
Thank you !!! I love the blue reflection! |
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LPC - Thanks Beth. At least it keeps me further away from overwhelm most days. Now I am mulling over learning some digital tools to play with too. BTW, you can call me Lisa:). I’m still anonymous on my blog but I’m Lisa to everyone I know.
Nina - My, my! Taking the ball and running with it…. GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL !
bethvw - Hi LPC,
I certainly can relate to that. There are times when I can pause and observe being in the now moment, and they occur more often now. So, in a way, I could be making more room to honor my own awareness. How wonderful is that?
Our perception is now getting stronger and perhaps we can see more clearly from this vantage point.
That could make for some very creative writing!
bethvw
LPC - It is only now that I am in my fifties that I am able to consciously notice the world. When I was younger everything flooded me so strongly that in fact I shut down my perceptions in order to be able to get on with life. Oddly, the waning of my senses means, I think, that I can observe more.