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29 Ways to Stay Creative
18. Stop Beating Yourself UpOne of the biggest challenges to Creativity is that creature that lies within us. You know, we can be our own [internal] assassins – quietly killing and sabotaging our own Dreams simply because we see and [sometimes] are prepared for hindrances “outside” of us but not realizing that it’s Me Fighting Me! I’m jackin’ up my own self. Today, take another liberating step in being the Creative You (in Life and Art – because Life imitates Art) and Stop Beating Yourself Up!
p.s. this is a SELF PORTRAIT – that’s Me fighting Me. And this is my 100th Photograph in My Project 366 (Project 366 is where I take 1 photograph everyday for 1 year).](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2zospuvA41qej85vo1_1280.jpg)
STOP FIGHTING YOU | 100/366
29 Ways to Stay Creative
18. Stop Beating Yourself Up
One of the biggest challenges to Creativity is that creature that lies within us. You know, we can be our own [internal] assassins – quietly killing and sabotaging our own Dreams simply because we see and [sometimes] are prepared for hindrances “outside” of us but not realizing that it’s Me Fighting Me! I’m jackin’ up my own self. Today, take another liberating step in being the Creative You (in Life and Art – because Life imitates Art) and Stop Beating Yourself Up!
p.s. this is a SELF PORTRAIT – that’s Me fighting Me. And this is my 100th Photograph in My Project 366 (Project 366 is where I take 1 photograph everyday for 1 year).
Everyday Beauty - Image 001
Everyday Beauty is a project whose intent is to capture the simple, un-hyped beauty that exist in people we know and see everyday.
This is Sulma: the main point behind the project.
![29 Ways to Stay Creative
6. STOP TRYING TO BE SOMEONE ELSE’S PERFECT
Whether in art, life, relationships or worship you will never be perfect – so stop it! It’s a trap; an illusion that cannot be attained. This is not a thesis for excuses, but rather a declaration of Freedom. If the Good Lord wanted you perfect, you would have been Jesus – and you’re not. So embrace You, be your own perfect 10! This is where your Creative dwells – in you being the best you that you can be and enjoying it. Whatever your expression is [or is to be] on the Earth, no one can do it like you. One great 20th century philosopher (Dr. Seuss) said, “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” The only thing that the Universe requires you to be is a better You.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1ykkxzaSf1qej85vo1_1280.jpg)
29 Ways to Stay Creative
6. STOP TRYING TO BE SOMEONE ELSE’S PERFECT
Whether in art, life, relationships or worship you will never be perfect – so stop it! It’s a trap; an illusion that cannot be attained. This is not a thesis for excuses, but rather a declaration of Freedom. If the Good Lord wanted you perfect, you would have been Jesus – and you’re not. So embrace You, be your own perfect 10! This is where your Creative dwells – in you being the best you that you can be and enjoying it. Whatever your expression is [or is to be] on the Earth, no one can do it like you. One great 20th century philosopher (Dr. Seuss) said, “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” The only thing that the Universe requires you to be is a better You.
29 Ways to Stay Creative
4. LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC
Music will just make you feel good…
Jason Mrza (feat. Colbie Caillat)
29 Ways to Stay Creative
3. Get Rest
One thing I took from pre-school: Naps! Your creativity is born in “freshness”. Recharge your batteries - you’ll feel better and think clearer.
29 Ways to Stay Creative
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This is Kim. Kim is running but is starting to slow down. She’s 30 years old, used to be a size 22 at 238lbs [I saw a photograph!] and has two beautiful bi-racial babies [Makenzie and Tabitha]. She says, “I’m trying to put my life together”. I asked how and she responded, “I’m actually trying God! In fact, he’s been good to me”. Certainly, she didn’t know she was talking to a Pastor and of course I didn’t let on.
I encouraged her that God is an interesting One. She told me a bit more about herself and then shook her head and said, “I’ve been through a lot”. And with that I stated, “[you’ve been through a lot] and you’re still here! Your very existence and presence speaks of Purpose.” That statement soaked in for a moment. Then she said, “Wow! That was powerful; you should be a preacher or something”. I smiled.
She’s off to Barstow, CA and volunteered in saying that she would be going to Bible Study on Wednesday night [tomorrow].](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1jx1dnsTY1qej85vo1_1280.jpg)
Kim | 070/366
This is Kim. Kim is running but is starting to slow down. She’s 30 years old, used to be a size 22 at 238lbs [I saw a photograph!] and has two beautiful bi-racial babies [Makenzie and Tabitha]. She says, “I’m trying to put my life together”. I asked how and she responded, “I’m actually trying God! In fact, he’s been good to me”. Certainly, she didn’t know she was talking to a Pastor and of course I didn’t let on.
I encouraged her that God is an interesting One. She told me a bit more about herself and then shook her head and said, “I’ve been through a lot”. And with that I stated, “[you’ve been through a lot] and you’re still here! Your very existence and presence speaks of Purpose.” That statement soaked in for a moment. Then she said, “Wow! That was powerful; you should be a preacher or something”. I smiled.
She’s off to Barstow, CA and volunteered in saying that she would be going to Bible Study on Wednesday night [tomorrow].
