Our world is a GIGANTIC place but because of my faith, hope and love for God and my wildly translucent desire for all things creative, I believe that wherever my creative journey leads me in this world, either via airplane or air-wave, when I find myself with true creative souls, I feel completely connected, understood, accepted and empowered to make a difference.
THAT...the "Accepted, Connected & Understood" is what EVERYONE needs and what everyone should be able to feel but sometimes, is like being a "Needle in a Heartstack". We feel like a little needle with a thread, in a big, bulky, overstuffed, overcomplicated world.
Here's a thought: We are each an individual make, model, shape and size. Our backgrounds can be similar or completely opposite. We may speak different languages and be in far away places but we all have a heart that needs to be fed...and in my opinion, a common thread of creativity.
Okay, so it may not be the "creative" as in making a heart shaped pillow, a sandcastle that is shaped like the sinking titanic or a ball of cake that is dipped in chocolate and decorated to look like Lady Gaga BUT...we are ALL creative. Now, if we could just connect the common threads that tie us together, could you image the community we would be and when nurtured, what we could do to change the world and make it a better place????
Hey...just dream'n big and typing outloud.
That is what I believe...
How bout you?
what happened to the 40 days??? i only see up to day 5... and that was a while ago...?? just wondering... i was diggin it.
Posted by: karlalala | February 07, 2012 at 09:13 AM
HI Karlalalala..updating that today and Wednesday..thanks for Digging it!
Posted by: stephanie | February 07, 2012 at 09:15 AM
I work in a craft store on an Army base and I hear "I'm not creative" all the time! Every time someone says that to me I always say "everyone is creative - it's just figuring out what area you are creative IN that is the trick!" I think it's one of the characteristics that makes us in God's image.
Posted by: Kelly | February 07, 2012 at 09:53 AM
I agree!!! We are created in God's image so all are creative in some way, although sometimes creativity has been suppressed in some people. I am thankful for parents who encouraged creativity. :)
Posted by: Zuda Gay Pease | February 07, 2012 at 10:00 AM
"Accepted, Connected & Understood"... amen, sister :) Now if every one of us took the time to start connecting the threads in our own lives, it could all happen...love your thoughts :) (okay, and love your heart pillows, too - I wondered where they were!) :)
Posted by: Gale | February 07, 2012 at 02:56 PM
Love the thought of common threads and community! Once again you speak to me! Hugs and thanks for the Inspiration!
Posted by: Staci Shuck | February 07, 2012 at 04:12 PM
xoxox..I need to send you my plan..It is getting close!!!
Posted by: stephanie | February 07, 2012 at 04:27 PM
Thanks, Gale!
Posted by: stephanie | February 07, 2012 at 04:28 PM
THRILLED to know that there is a craft store on an Army base...where are you???
Posted by: stephanie | February 07, 2012 at 04:29 PM
I love this thought. You have made my day.
Posted by: michele | February 12, 2012 at 12:17 PM