he, the Censor, creeps into my own creative thoughts, sometimes ties my own hands up and lies to me. he lies to so many I talk to that say that can't make anything, draw anything, paint anything, write anything......
The truth is : that if I was made by the GREAT Creator, and I believe I was, and I was made in His Image, then creating would be the most natural thing of all the activities I do. I feel very connected to the One who made me when I draw and paint as if I'm doing something that comes very natural from my deepest being. It is a ZONE i enter, maybe the garden setting where He and I just enjoy the beauty He made and the potential He sees in me. Creativity is a blessing I accept.
We have an AWESOME teacher. Treat yourself generously and gently as God unfolds the layers of your life. He wants us to think abundantly and productively and expansively.
Forget the Censor - as an uninvited guest that should be shown the door.
4 comments:
I love your posts! So much positive energy and life in them. I can feel Julia's Cameron spice in you:) But it's good, everything, anything just to help ourselves keep walking and fighting Censor!
btw. I love the sketch you've done - perfect for your words:)
Wow.....wonderful post! Your creativeness and attitude toward creativity is encouraging and refreshing.
I followed Jeannelle's link over here and I'm so glad I did. It's wonderful to read your thoughts on creativity and the creator. My husband and I are Christian writers who met in an arts group, so I think you and I may have some things in common. I'll be back.
I came to thank you (belatedly!) for your sweet comment on my blog (SIMPLE*BLESSINGS ~ Mom's Minivan)... and saw this wonderful post! :)
Lately I've been reading "The Creative Call" by Janice Elsheimer. What an affirming book for Christian artists of all kinds! It is helping me as I move through midlife to say a big YES! to the creativity that the Lord has placed in me... and, as you say so well, a big NO! to that fiend the Censor! :)
Your art & writing are so inspiring!! Thanks for challenging me to listen only to the One who made me!
Blessings to you!!
Patti
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