I was most privileged to speak at the Woman’s Creativity Workshop hosted by Capo Beach Church today. This was another incarnation of the event we did in September. It was similar at heart, but different this time: different crowd, different artists/instructors, different stories. I loved every minute.
To me, this message is so important—not just because I have had a bad thing happen and am trying to see the good in it. It’s something bigger than me. Something bigger than our circumstances. Finding beauty and meaning through creative play/work/practice is something everyone can do. I believe that this is a primal God-given survival skill that everyone has access to. But it does take practice…and usually, a lot of encouragement. Notice I don’t use the word artistry, which I think can be intimidating to people who don’t call themselves artists. (Most artists don’t even call themselves artists, by the way.) These days I think of creativity as a sort of ‘problem solving from the soul,’ which applies in broader approaches to living as an individual than just putting pen to paper or paint to canvas.
Here are a few pictures from our morning. It was so wonderful to see a little of what lives inside each person who was there.
A peek at the grand finale:
Here is a big hugging-and-kissing THANK YOU to everyone who helped put this event together and showed up today. I hope you stay inspired. You have inspired me!
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WONDERFUL … the wonder of creating ..a true blessing .Creating or being creative definitely gets us through the good and bad times ….. my crafting /jewellery making has got me through so much .. and my crafting friends near and far have been such a support …
“it`s not just about creativity, it is about the person you`re becoming while you`re creating ” charlie peacock
so wish i could have been there and joined in, the end products look amazing …
xx love to you all xx
Allison What a wonderful morning that was being on a creative adventure with you leading the way with all the inspiring lessons and words you shared. I am so glad I went! Thank you once again for sharing your heart with us. Love you, Nancy
Allison…….Love this page forwarded on FB by your mother. My heart skipped a beat and it up with love and enthusiasm. I teach a journal/sketching, w.c class to a small group of Christian women friends and it’s one of the most valuable fellowships ever. I’ve been doing this for several years and would love to expand it to a simialr venture as you’ve shown here. Thanks for the input, photos, ideas and encouraging note above.
I’m going to try to get such a group going at our church which your parents have attended with me. Perfect venue. I may be in touch. Love to you and Vernon and family. Maki comes to mind and heart often since reading his post a few weeks ago.