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4 Creativity Snatchers

By Wanda

Since the beginning of the year three words have been imprinted upon my mind—speak, create, and order. You see those were the things that God was found doing in the beginning of time. He was busy creating cosmos out of chaos. And since I have been created in His image, I am trying to focus this year on using my creative abilities.

Like everyone else I was granted a blank slate with the commencement of a new year. But I haven’t made the progress I had hope. Which led me to study up on some of the hindrances to our creative pursuits:

  1. Comparisons: As long as we are using the ruler of someone else’s achievement as our measuring stick, we come up short.
  2. Procrastination: The incessant putting off leaves us with nothing to show for our time other than wasted moments.
  3. Busyness/Lack of Alone Time: Not everyone gets their creative juices flowing in the same way. But staying continuously connected to the sea of other people’s ideas can drown out our own.
  4. Unforgiveness: Failure to forgive leaves us chained in our thoughts to a particular event, which narrows our focus.

What other creativity snatchers have you discovered in your life?

 

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  1. Denise says

    3 April, 2012 at 3:23 am

    I can think of so many things that hold me back, but lack of time (maybe it’s prioritizing it?) is always my excuse. I am trying to discipline myself and hear & listen to God’s voice to sort things out and follow His direction.

    Good thoughts to ponder this morning Wanda!
    Denise
    Denise recently posted..Are You Good Enough?My Profile

    • Wanda says

      3 April, 2012 at 6:51 am

      Prioritizing my time is a big one for me too Denise.

  2. yvonne lewis says

    3 April, 2012 at 3:42 am

    Sometimes time and circumstances hold me back, but eventually I get there……that’s the main thing.

    Yvonne.

    • Wanda says

      3 April, 2012 at 6:50 am

      Thanks for sharing Yvonne. Some things are just outside of our control.

  3. Pam says

    3 April, 2012 at 4:47 am

    Perfectionism comes to mine immediately for me. Editing as I write can stymie my creativity. I need to let go of the need to perfect each sentence before I move on to the next.
    Pam recently posted..C is for Comments: A to Z Blogging Challenge April 2012My Profile

    • Wanda says

      3 April, 2012 at 6:49 am

      Oh now I can’t believe that one didn’t come to my mind. I have had such a battle with perfectionism. My thoughts were I rather not do it at all if I can’t do it well.

  4. LaVonne says

    3 April, 2012 at 8:32 am

    Such a good word. This reminded me of the warning we’d get from one of my aunts not to cheat in school. She use to tell us that people who cheat fail at things they would succeed at if they only used their own abilities instead of comparing and trying to copy from others. She was a stickler for avoiding comparison. She believed that it led to shortcuts. She’d check our homework for our own writing. She wanted to know that we we thinking for ourselves, working at our own pace and on own ideas. She would have loved your model.
    LaVonne recently posted..Holy Week 2012: Your Enemy’s EntertainmentMy Profile

  5. ella says

    3 April, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Wow Wanda…I can so relate to this post!
    I battle with my creative moments around my family! I think
    I need a creative vacation…alone!
    Every time I think I’m going to work on this..surprise someone is home or I’m
    needed somewhere….augh~
    Off to go work on my Muse, she needs some compassion
    Thank you Wanda this was a great post!
    ella recently posted..B is for BodyMy Profile

  6. Elizabeth West says

    3 April, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Being alone too much can do the same thing. If you live alone, be careful not to isolate yourself.
    Elizabeth West recently posted..Becoming and BlockingMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      10 April, 2012 at 5:45 pm

      I hadn’t thought about that one Elizabeth but being around us do help stimulate fresh ideas when you get outside of your own head.

  7. Brenda says

    3 April, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    Each point is excellent…especially the forgiveness issue. So important.
    Jesus went about the Father’s business…not busy-ness. You’re right, we can get so caught up in the busy-ness of life, even if it’s doing good and helping and volunteering etc. In other words, ‘being a doer and not a hearer only’, but, the requirement for being a doer is being a hearer first and THEN obeying.
    I’m finding that when I’m just going about my busy-ness I realize I begin to lose my peace. That’s when it’s time to reassess with my Father and once again get His instructions. One of these days I’ll ‘get it’!
    God bless.
    Brenda recently posted..Curriculum…for free!My Profile

    • Wanda says

      4 April, 2012 at 7:14 am

      Brenda, it’s true we have to hear first and it takes time away from the doings of life at time to really hear well. Pleasure to have you stop by and good luck in the challenge.

  8. Linda Whitten says

    3 April, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    Haven’t forgotten you from the A-Z a couple of years ago. Your posts are thought provoking as always. Hope you are doing well. Linda

    • Wanda says

      4 April, 2012 at 7:18 am

      Hi Linda, good to hear from you. Are you joining the challenge this year?

      • Linda Whitten says

        5 April, 2012 at 7:15 am

        Yes. It has apparently grown to huge numbers! i will check your posts frequently.
        Linda Whitten recently posted..E is for. . .My Profile

  9. Duncan says

    3 April, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    I think procrastination is the biggest one. Sometimes it’s easy to think we can do something tomorrow, insomuch that we miss the opportunities of today.

    This is me, Duncan D. Horne, visiting you from the A-Z challenge, wishing you all the best throughout April and beyond.
    Duncan In Kuantan
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  10. debra says

    3 April, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    Hi Wanda, I didn’t know I could back to your blog. I am elated. I need total committment and quiet when I am creating. My family and friends don’t always knw how they zap my creative energy with their distractions . Great post!
    dreamweaver

    • Wanda says

      4 April, 2012 at 7:21 am

      Hi Debra, glad you found your way back here. Distractions can come from all around us even the people we love the most.

  11. JBR says

    4 April, 2012 at 6:10 am

    Unfortunately fear has played a part in holding me back. But, the more I am trusting God, the less fearful I am becoming. Blessings to you Wanda.
    JBR recently posted..CONSISTENCYMy Profile

  12. PatriciaW says

    5 April, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Doubt, which may be related to comparisons. Doubt that you truly were wonderfully made and possess the skills/talent, or the ability to gain them, to complete the desires of your heart. The seeds of doubt, even if you don’t compare yourself to others, tell you that your fruit is not good enough.

    Lies!
    PatriciaW recently posted..Stand By Me by Neta JacksonMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      6 April, 2012 at 12:31 pm

      Oh Patricia, doubt is a good one and my head is nodding in complete agreement to your statement.

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