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November 14, 2012 by Barb 9 Comments

Well, I missed TT yesterday. I had an assignment that needed to be done and to tell you the truth my creative juices are not flowing.And yet I’m still creating. How can that be?

I think I have too many creative ‘shoulds’ in my life. As I was lying in bed last night I fell asleep wondering what would I be doing if I wasn’t blogging or planning a blog post, and what would I be doing if I wasn’t working on an assignment for my scrapping duties.

Don’t get me wrong – I love doing both and I’m grateful that I have these interests and am able to pursue them. There are some mornings I can’t wait to get up and get started on a project that was simmering while I slept–and I don’t expect things to change.

I just have this question lurking in the background lately when I’m doing a project–is this what I want to be doing?

I guess what it boils down to is that some days I’m on fire, and some days I’m just showing up. And showing up is good. I resolve to be content with that.

Today I’m going to show up and visit a friend with real problems.

I am grateful. I will not take anything for granted.

Filed Under: LIFE Tagged With: blogging

Comments

  1. Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says

    November 14, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    I agree that showing up is sometimes all you have. I find just showing up sometimes gets my creative juices flowing again.

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  2. TexWisGirl says

    November 14, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    must be the autumn season that makes everyone step back and look at ‘what am i doing with my life?’

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  3. Viv (modifica) says

    November 14, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Sometimes we get burn out for a little while a break sometimes makes you come back stronger. I love your header so pretty..

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  4. Gail Dixon (Louisiana Belle) says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:38 am

    Is that your work area? The view is amazing and the desk is just the right size. Everyone seems to be at a crossroads lately. Hope you keep blogging; I so enjoy your posts.

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  5. Marissa says

    November 15, 2012 at 2:20 am

    You have a beautiful work space, Barb!

    I can relate to this post. I have wondered if it’s the gray days that make you step back and reflect.

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  6. Tricia says

    November 15, 2012 at 3:22 am

    What a pretty space…it seems so calming. I understand what you mean about not feeling creative, that’s where I’ve been for so long.

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  7. RedWillow ~ a Beauty seeker says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:44 am

    So beautiful. I think we all have feelings like that or I know I do and did.
    xo Hugs

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  8. Jessica says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    Oh Barb! Your space is so beautiful and tranquil. Just keep doing the work….there is merit in that.

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  9. Deanna says

    November 15, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    what is it about fall that makes us all so contemplative?? I have read so many blog-posts about this lately. But I seem to be like you, sometimes can’t wait to get started, other times, not so much. But I consider this my creative outlet and if I gave it up, what the heck would I do?? Great space for creativity!!

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