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| Engage in creativitiy |
One of the challenges that comes up for many
songwriters and writers is inspiration, and keeping motivated. When you're not involved in an ongoing class
or writer's circle, it's often difficult to make time for your art, even when
that's your passion.
It's so easy to let the everyday stuff of
living get in the way of your creativity. Sometimes when you're done with your
day, it's the last thing you feel like doing. I think most of us would agree,
though, if we just start working on a song, or play an instrument, or listen or dance to music, the time flies and the music works as wonderful
therapy. We de-stress, forget the concerns of the day, immerse ourselves in
right brain activity, and feel great. It's a fantastic way to end the day.
I suggest setting aside an hour or two
once a week to do music, even when you don't feel like it. Put it on the
calendar, and commit to that time. It's rewarding time for yourself, and you'll
feel better when you make that an ongoing "date" with yourself. Also,
during your work day, take 15 minutes to work on lyrics, music, or a song you'd
like to share. It will free your mind, and you'll return to work more open,
more productive, and able to "think outside the box," Take a moment
to be inspired by the beauty of nature around you, by the sounds of life happening
right where you are.
It's easy to let our passions assume a
place of lowest priority in our lives; but when this happens we suffer. We feel
out of balance, unfulfilled and resentful. Take time, make time, to indulge in
those activities that you love, that bring you joy and peace; that make you
feel good about yourself. Instead of thinking about music or art as a
"hobby" that you do when you have time once in awhile, think of your
art as being the driving force in your life! Only you can give it that place of
importance in your schedule. It's not a hobby, it's your life blood; it's what
makes you a creative, vibrant, artistic human being! Don't diminish the
importance of your artistic outlets. Your creative spirit, your playful spirit
is always there, tapping on your shoulder, reminding you to come out and play.
We all have responsibilities, but don't
let those responsibilities rob you of the joy of expression through music and
art that makes you who you are. We communicate through art, it is part of our
collective psyche as human beings. Take time to express yourself! You will feel
so much better, so free, so open when you integrate your creative spirit back
into your life!
