Need Some Inspiration?

Things can get a little tedious. Sometimes I wake up and realize that's two weeks have passed and I didn't even realize it. That scares me. That maybe one day I'll wake up and realize that my life has passed and I was so "busy" that I didn't even realize it was passing by. I've noticed when I'm busy, I usually miss the beauty.

I have a desire to be more deliberate about my creative exercises; little disciplines to help me fully participate in my own life. Things like:

1. Taking a 15 minute Breathe-break. This is also related to point 4. I actually don't recommend #1 without #4.

2. Sketching in my sketch book. Even if it's just sketching my breakfast! Danny Gregory has some great tips and inspiration to help get even the most un-inclined, hidden sketch-artist, out.

3. Full-body stretches. Apparently I do this all the time at work (Redwood Studios). It involves a full reach to the heavens, and toes pointed down. In my case, this occurs in my office chair and is accompanied by a squeal of sorts.

4. Stop praying. May sound strange, but being a part of a prayer community has some interesting side affects. One of them that I've noticed is that I pray too much. Now let me clarify, by that I mean I don't listen enough to the Lord because I'm always talking. Stopping the constant internal stream and saying, "Lord what are you saying?" and making the space to listen can make all the difference.

5. Inspiration. When I come across individuals who are living life fully and wonderfully completely, I am inspired. You should be too. These special people remind us of the important things in life; the Mother Teresa's, Heidi Baker's, and Akiane's. Let me acquaint you with Akiane; a 12-year-old child prodigy artist that paints the picture below at 8 years old. Did I mention the dreams, visions, and poetry. This little girl reminds me of Jesus, and I love people like that.

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