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Thank you all for a wonderful thread!
Back in my corporate life I had over 100 magazines a month circulate
throug h my office (I didn't read them all- just looked at the
pictures to get an idea of various trends). I also went to a lot of
craft and trade shows. Whe n I moved to Maine to start my own line I
went on a 2 year 'input fast'. I didn't read any magazines or go to
any shows. This was incredibly helpful. I often get my answers and
inspirations when I'm not actively seeking them AD leaving the door
open for them to come home. It's important for me to be receptive-
some ways to evoke this state include: Good tunes. Music can
celebrate and enhance the current mood - or take a ba d mood and turn
it around. Getting out of my own way. Banish all limiting thoughts
as they sneak in and replace them with positive expansive thoughts.
Banish the word 'can't' from the studio- instead I 'choose to' or
'choose not to' do something- realizing that making mistakes is the
only way we push past limitations and learn something new (this has
been incredibly inspiring). Quincy Jones says when he sets out to
create he leaves some space for God in the room. Gratitude journal:
every day write down 5 things I am thankful for. This is incredibly
powerful- you start to look for little things to be happy about and
take the big stuff in stride. If I am really mad or distracted-
(this is when it is almost impossible to be creative or productive) I
will write a few pages- let whatever is eating me spill out on the
page. When I am done, I am often surprised at what I've written and
since it is on paper- I can let it go and get back to work. Dance,
dance, dance... Spin around- stretch out, loosen up. Crank up the
tunes in the studio and swoop around- returning all distracting items
to their rightful places. Dance around while doing a major clean up-
(How is it every horizontal surface in the studio begs to be
cluttered) - what a visua l relief to work in an ordered and tidy
studio. Get outside. Brisk walk. Meander with a buddy. Stand still-
take in the sounds, smells and subtle changes around us. Cross
country ski, snow shoe, rollerblade. Getting the circulation going
and lots of oxygen in my lungs almost always gets me unstuck. Plants
and flowers- I am inspired by them in all their forms- from the
seedling through all stages including decay. Laugh out loud. Often.
Have a great day, all! Thanks for being part of this amazing
community. Best Regards, Kate Wolf in Portland, Maine- hosting
quality workshops.
<http://www.katewolfdesigns.com>
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