“Creativity is… seeing something that doesn’t exist already. You need to find out how you can bring it into being and that way be a playmate with God.” ~ Michele Shea

I often think about being an “Image-Bearer” of my Creator (Gen 1:27). And being given the gift to create has always felt sacred. For me to think up anything and have a role in creating a new thing always has an element of partnership with God. And this makes my heart sing. It is a wild thought…being a playmate of God. And it also has a sweetness like nothing else.

Me, God, at the canvas painting. Humbling.
Me, God, on the beach…building sandcastles. Sweet.
Me, God, in the garden arranging flowers and planting seeds. Delightful.
Me, God, creating anything together. Sacred.

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“I am aware that I am less THAN some people prefer me to be. But most people are unaware that I am so much more than what they see.”
~ Douglas Pagels

We are all made so uniquely. With different and individual strengths. No two people are alike. Which is a bit overwhelming when you think about it. We each are geared with things we easily master and areas where we’re given room for growth. Not everyone will know the amazing thing you are…but be sure a couple do. Choose your select-trusted-few to be transparent and vulnerable with. Then let them in on your little-known superpowers—all the good things—that only someone like you could have. They will see and know how “much more” you are.

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“Anybody pretending to be anything other than who you really are—you will never, ever reach your personal potential.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

This quote hits home on a very personal note. It’s a tender part of my soul – and applies to my faith, work, and who I am and what I do.

As for my career life, I’ve done many things I was well suited for. And I did them well. I pushed, learned, succeeded. But something was always just a step off. Not until I embraced exactly who I was–and trust me, IT WAS NOT EASY–I would have never FULLY understood the truth in this quote.

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“You could not step twice into the same river; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.” ~ Ηράκλειτος (aka: Herakleitos or Heraclitus of Ephesus – c.535 BC – 475 BC, Greek philosopher

I love this quote, it applies to so many things in life. I have read the same passages of books, listen/sung the same lyrics to a song, etc… All identical, yet each time these things strike me differently. Often I think this is exactly why the Word is called living….It’s not stagnant – but alive and always applicable. Striking a new chord in me.

And if you’re looking for a way to creatively express & journal this quote - head on over to create●he/ART for the weekly Art Journaling prompt associated with this quote. And while you’re there…maybe there is a creativity or art class that will spark your interest. Continue reading »