Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Being Creative

What does it mean to be creative? I think if you ask a lot of people, they will say it's the ability to draw, sing or perform. I generally think that way too, but when I really think about it, I know that everyday we all have MANY opportunities to be creative.

I believe that all living things are creative, so when friends tell me they don't have a creative bone in their bodies, I ALWAYS tell them it's not true! Did you ever stretch your household budget so you could afford that vacation? That's being creative! Did you ever figure out a way to incorporate that yellow polka-dot scarf old Aunt Betty gave you into a stunning outfit? That's being creative! Putting the leftover broccoli and tomatoes into the meatloaf, that's really being creative!

Each day offers new opportunities to be creative. I saw a guy the other day with two different colored sneakers on, that was really cool and very creative. He looked awesome and it made me want to up my game so I went out and got some skinny jeans, cool ankle boots and an awesome new hair cut.  I felt like a million bucks! Being creative is the spice of life, something that can turn the blah day into something really special. I think we all have a tendency to get caught up in the race and miss the opportunity to take the creative path.

I decided the other day, after my fun day of shopping and a cool new hair cut, that I was going to slow down, pay attention and take the creative path. Will you join me??? Let's be creative and have some fun!

Aileen