Nature has always been my muse and a journal a necessity for me. The only thing I would add is laughter. Laughter totally takes me out of a ‘funk’, ‘writers block’, ‘artist block’ whatever you choose to name it. For me nothing beats a god belly laugh.

One more comment. . . I think Elizabeth Gilbert’s little twenty minute talk should be listened to at least annually by everyone, especially teens. Thank you Deb for the reminder I hadn’t listened to yet this year.

And yes, to journal is a great way to release frustrations as long as I then throw away the paper with the words….they seem to have more power if I can then release them. That’s just me.

Thanks for your comments. They are thoughtful and helpful to all.

It is truly amazing how success can sometimes close us down. You are right, though, often creative blocks are based on fear and that will stop anyone any time! I like what Elizabeth Gilbert has to say on her TED talk http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html about creativity, fear and what the public expects from us. Often, if I feel blocked, I will revisit what she has to share.

I like your idea of taking a walk, getting away and talking to the muse to “set things straight”, then going into the studio with wild freedom to do what one does best! What great advice. When we allow our spirit to just flow through us amazing things always seem to happen, but in our world it is often a challenge to allow that to happen.

Oh, and something which will often work for me is to journal my irritations…for me, it seems to clear the path, so creativity can happen again. I will also add, reading this blog can help unblock the creative person!

You have some wonderful insights here and I always find your words touch a part of me I needed to re-explore. Thank You.