Go ahead and act childish. That's what I say, at least as it relates to your creativity. What did you love to do when you were a child: Bike ride, water ski, paint, sew, build forts, student council, experiments? What was your thing (or things)? Mine? I loved racing motorcross, playing softball, sewing, gardening, ice skating, downhill skiing, basketball, writing, running, dancing, water skiing and playing trumpet, just to name a few. I was passionate about all of them and more. Today, I still enjoy them.
My creativity is closely linked to how much I am willing to be childlike, creatively. I ask myself this question: Is there anything from my childhood that I used to like to do that I can reincorporate into my life now? Many of us leave our creativity behind because it's seems childish. We tell ourselves things like "I don't have time for that I'm an adult" or "I have responsibilites". Sound familiar? To be clear, I am not asking you to give up your responsibilites. I am only asking you to find 15 minutes to an hour once a week to play.
I have a dare for you! Pick one thing you LOVED as a child and do it this week. Make it something you no longer do and try it, just for fun. I would be amanzed if you could do it with the abandon of a child and not end up feeling enthusiastic and happy (even if only while in the act of doing it).
I double dog dare you to do two things! (If you are like me, you can't refuse a dare and that is why I am throwing down the gauntlet). Do you want to know what mine was? When no one was home I put on my "100% Funk" cd (yes I said cd) and danced all around the house to "Brick House" and "Play That Funky Music". Songs I remember hearing and loving as a kid. I got so inspired I have them on now as I write this.
This week, once again, I am accepting my own double dog dare to be childish and plan to go skipping down my road (who cares what the neighbors think!). And you? I dare ya!
