I had the day off today and it made me realize it’s been too long since I gathered inspiration. Don’t get me wrong, I aim to find inspiration on a daily basis whether it be through music, the sunrise, or a badass workout. But gathering inspiration is an entirely different practice of mine. I’ll go sit at a coffee shop and journal while listening to music through headphones. I’ll read a great book with zero distractions. Or I’ll take my fancy camera out and about and make photos….the old school way.
But it’s been too long since I’ve done any of that. My creative tank was on empty. As my dad likes to say, “my Joy low-light is on”, which is his cute mechanic-way of saying, “I miss you, daughter”.
I once read a No Doubt interview where they discussed the reason why they went on tour in 2009 with no new material. They had started writing songs for their next album and were coming up short. It wasn’t going the way they wanted it to. They needed inspiration. So, they went on tour and got the juices flowing. It worked. They felt inspired. And they STILL packed venues touring with no new songs.
Creative inspiration feels amazing. I get the feeling when I’m flying on a plane, on top of the world. I get the feeling when I’m walking through an art museum among the creation of masters. I get the feeling in a fancy hotel lobby, people moving in and out of doors, off to explore, work, get married……life is buzzing. I love the buzz of people living life.
What fills your creative tank? What inspires you daily? Do you meditate? Read? Write? Pray? I’m making it a priority to bring back my creative practices on a daily basis.
A few pieces of inspiration. I invite you to share yours….
- Rachel Ryle stop-motion. Simply amazing. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with every day.
- Arcade Fire “Reflektor“. Wish I could open up their brains and see what’s happening in there.
- Banksy. It makes me want to watch Exit Through The Gift Shop all over again. Mind-blowing!
- Perks of Being a Wallflower Soundtrack. Scott and I just watched this movie. It made my heart hurt it was so good!
Okayyyyyy I’ll watch the trailer, AGAIN.
I spent the afternoon in a coffee shop. With headphones. Writing, dreaming, smiling at strangers. And listening to the buzz of life.
Oh, and I bought cupcakes from the fancy bakery on the way home.
Because if cupcakes don’t inspire you, I’m afraid you’re beyond help.
Go get inspired!!
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