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Image by Quiplash! via FlickrIt’s ironic that I’m posting this on the heels of a post about goal setting but it’s all I can do. These past two weeks have been mental. I’ve gone back to work, gotten the flu, rearranged schedules due to a flu at our sitter’s place and am just generally feeling worn out. My brain has been filled with non-creative energy while I try to get my bearings at work. Data entry, phone management and other nit-picky things are floating in my mind instead of creative ideas.
Sometimes these things happen and there isn’t much that can be done about it. I just have to let it go for the moment knowing that the time will come (and it’s not far off) when life will resume it’s normal pace and I’ll have a spare moment or two to think poetic thoughts once more.
All is not lost however! While there is little chance of pulling out a craft project or warming up the sewing machine, there is one thing that can easily encourage a quick recovery once life settles down again.
I can listen to music – all kinds of music and actually pay attention to the lyrics. This is an easy thing to do at my desk while I work. It’s hard not to feel inspired when a great piece of music is playing and I’ve been taking the time to hum (quietly to myself of course) along while I let the tunes permeate my mind.
When I’m writing or painting I often listen to instrumental, classical or jazzy type stuff – something clear and without a lot of heaviness to influence my arts but now, while I’m not creating I’m enjoying some classic and alternative rock. What type of music are you listening to now? Do you have a preference between your creative times and your non creative times? Share in comments.
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I can definitely relate to this post. Sometimes you become so overwhelmed, you lose your creative spark. I am at that place right now, but I am definitely going to learn how to “let go”. We can’t all situations, but we can control our reactions to them!
Sorry to hear about the negative stuff. Especially the flu. HOpe you get back to feeling well soon. And you’re right, these kinds of periods pass, although they don’t seem like they will while you’re in them.
Yes, Heather, I hear you! I have been feeling this way for the past month! My hubby works very long hours and I often have to care for the kids by myself which leaves me little time to create. I am still trying to attempt to let things go. It’s hard. But I am also learning to create piecemeal and not wait for big chunks of time to magically appear, this is a nod to your previous post.
Cameo – best of luck to you and I hope things settle down soon
Charles – We are starting to feel better, thanks so much.
Nellie – I’m glad you have a plan to help you along
It’s the adjustment to working life again. You’ll be fine in a week or so.
I like to listen to classical or jazz (preferably instrumental) when I cook, Dave Matthews or Neil Diamond when I’m down, and slower stuff in the evening on the busride home from work.
When I’m ‘in’ my story, music is just a distraction, though it may ease me into writing mode as I’m starting.