How To Succeed In Creative Dry Spells

July 12, 2012 7 Comments


drought.

I hate droughts whether they are creative, emotional, spiritual, or even environmental. Those seasons when you simply can not produce anything of any creative value; the more I resist this type of season, the longer it seems to last.

Droughts are a natural occurrence in the creative process; the sooner I realize this, the quicker  I can move through creative dry spells.

Remember creativity is always happening, whether it’s raining everyday or the ground is parched, dusty , barren and dry — there is no difference between the two. Don’t give up, when in drought find your oasis whether that be rest, meditation, a new muse or a different location.

What’s your secret when traveling through creative dry spells?

 

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  • http://kathleencaron.com/ Kathleen

    I remember reading somewhere a long time ago (and if affected me deeply), when you are feeling really unmotivated, or your house is really messy, or you just can’t seem to get it together—-remind yourself that it is just a phase, you have felt this way before, and it will pass.  As St. Francis de Sales said, “Be patient with all things, but first of all with yourself.”  Thanks for the reminder.

    • http://sevensentences.com Geoff Talbot

      Great quote Kathleen… Patience is a tricky thing for sure… do you have any secrets?

    • AthaliahTalbot

       Great quote!  I struggle with very area. I’m such a work in progress with patience and process…do you have any tips? Thanks for taking the time to share here.

  • Garymunn

    I jst get away from the computer, do something else, and try not to even think about the task at hand. Works sometimes!! :)

    • AthaliahTalbot

       Hi Gary, isn’t amazing how continuing to work often times is the remedy to a drought!? Thanks for your thoughts.

  • http://twitter.com/ActorselenaB Selena Brown

    Since there are so many things around me that can trigger creativity, I like to get out and take a walk, get around other people to see how they are reacting to each other, or watch other people’s creative works on TV or in Film and just let go. After a while of letting go of my own mental roadblocks, I allow for the creative process to come over me again as it wants. The most amazing works occur when we are able to let go and let grow, naturally.

    • AthaliahTalbot

       Selena, so very true. I too believe there are catalysts for creativity all around us which can be used as a means to be inspired. Thanks for sharing! What are some of the things that you create?