That’s right, I’ve been at this for 10 weeks (counting this post!). In case you are new to Creativitae, here’s a quote from the first look up post:

My thought with this series is that if we can get the nonconstructive (or destructive) behaviors, that are within our control to change, out of the way then we will be more free to express ourselves creatively, and in turn we will be happier, which benefits not only us but everyone around us.

Much has happened in the last two months that I can honestly say I did not expect. Bad stress and good stress, bad news, worse news, surprising news. Writing this series each week has helped me with my perspective on life and how I deal with the stressors. Life is fluid and you have to learn how to ride out the stormy parts. Topic #10 is along those lines.

Reflect.

It’s true that we have to look back to where we were to see how far we’ve come. I am loving the fact that a year ago this month I didn’t even know what a “blog” was. I was surfing around one day and I wanted a “vintage” look for a charity ball I was to attend (wow, that sounds way more glamourous than it actually is). I came across a wedding blog and from that day forward I knew I had found something…an outlet…a tool to create a world for myself (outside of my own mind) a creative space to connect with other artists. The learning curve has been immense, the connections profound, the flood of creative inspiration at times overwhelming but wonderful all at once. If you ever feel like you’re not getting anywhere, try thinking about where you were a year ago, if that doesn’t do it then go further back. It’s not about thinking “it could be worse” it’s about thinking how it is better.

[artwork © Aimee Elizabeth McEwen]