Inviting Creativty

I have spent the last few days re-reading some of the books I downloaded years ago when I was running back and forth to Leesburg to facilitate the "Artist's Way" and spend time (that means sip wine) with my dearest friend. I stumbled back on "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert and her words are beginning to inspire the creative part of me that I had long since thought was lost. It seems to be returning in spits and spurts.  I suspect that is solely based on my own fear and serious lack of inspiration. I am more than ready to invite creativity back into my life and this quote  made me giggle and look at my life from a different point of view.  I am ready to invite creativity back into my life.

“Dearest Fear: 

Creativity and I are about to go on a road trip together. I understand you’ll be joining us, because you always do. I acknowledge that you believe you have an important job to do in my life, and that you take your job seriously. Apparently your job is to induce complete panic whenever I’m about to do anything interesting—and, may I say, you are superb at your job. So by all means, keep doing your job, if you feel you must. But I will also be doing my job on this road trip, which is to work hard and stay focused. And Creativity will be doing its job, which is to remain stimulating and inspiring. There’s plenty of room in this vehicle for all of us, so make yourself at home, but understand this: Creativity and I are the only ones who will be making any decisions along the way. I recognize and respect that you are part of this family, and so I will never exclude you from our activities, but still—your suggestions will never be followed. You’re allowed to have a seat, and you’re allowed to have a voice, but you are not allowed to have a vote. You’re not allowed to touch the road maps; you’re not allowed to suggest detours; you’re not allowed to fiddle with the temperature. Dude, you’re not even allowed to touch the radio. But above all else, my dear old familiar friend, you are absolutely forbidden to drive.”