Comments on: Secret #4: Surrendering to Creative Cycles http://www.lifeunfoldsblog.com/2009/02/01/secret-4-surrendering-to-creative-cycles/ Certified Life Coach and Author Jennifer Lee, PCC, CPCC, MA Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:05:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Kim N. http://www.lifeunfoldsblog.com/2009/02/01/secret-4-surrendering-to-creative-cycles/comment-page-1/#comment-6716 Kim N. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:44:46 +0000 http://blog.unfoldingyourlifevision.com/?p=632#comment-6716 Rest is one of the ways we get strong and stay healthy. In the past, I've gotten in to trouble by reacting to dips by being self-destructive. Now, I'm better at recognizing "feeling stuck, slowed down, discouraged, vulnerable, sensitive, or perhaps not feeling anything at all because you’ve numbed out" and finding respectful and healthy ways of being in that space -- and moving through it. Santina: I have a 9-to-5 desk job but don't consider myself stuck here. And I *do* take care of my needs first -- one does not preclude the other :) Rest is one of the ways we get strong and stay healthy.

In the past, I’ve gotten in to trouble by reacting to dips by being self-destructive.

Now, I’m better at recognizing “feeling stuck, slowed down, discouraged, vulnerable, sensitive, or perhaps not feeling anything at all because you’ve numbed out” and finding respectful and healthy ways of being in that space — and moving through it.

Santina: I have a 9-to-5 desk job but don’t consider myself stuck here. And I *do* take care of my needs first — one does not preclude the other :)

]]> By: santina http://www.lifeunfoldsblog.com/2009/02/01/secret-4-surrendering-to-creative-cycles/comment-page-1/#comment-6709 santina Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:46:23 +0000 http://blog.unfoldingyourlifevision.com/?p=632#comment-6709 It is great to hear that others feel tired or not in top shape. Unfortunately many people are stuck in office 9-5 jobs which means they can't take care of their needs first. Making sure people take care of themselves and stand up for what they believe and want is the most important step towards a more fulfilled life. It is great to hear that others feel tired or not in top shape. Unfortunately many people are stuck in office 9-5 jobs which means they can’t take care of their needs first. Making sure people take care of themselves and stand up for what they believe and want is the most important step towards a more fulfilled life.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.lifeunfoldsblog.com/2009/02/01/secret-4-surrendering-to-creative-cycles/comment-page-1/#comment-6615 Lisa Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:37:25 +0000 http://blog.unfoldingyourlifevision.com/?p=632#comment-6615 It's nice to know that even other professions know and recognize these lulls, or dips. Thanks for the perspective! It’s nice to know that even other professions know and recognize these lulls, or dips. Thanks for the perspective!

]]> By: Jessica @ThriveYourTribe http://www.lifeunfoldsblog.com/2009/02/01/secret-4-surrendering-to-creative-cycles/comment-page-1/#comment-6590 Jessica @ThriveYourTribe Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:38:10 +0000 http://blog.unfoldingyourlifevision.com/?p=632#comment-6590 Ahh, yes, "take it easy." It never ceases to amaze me how often I need to be reminded of this, especially because the rewards are so consistently great. Hope you feel better soon, and that you continue to relax into the spaciousness that stretches out before you! Ahh, yes, “take it easy.” It never ceases to amaze me how often I need to be reminded of this, especially because the rewards are so consistently great. Hope you feel better soon, and that you continue to relax into the spaciousness that stretches out before you!

]]> By: intothedawn http://www.lifeunfoldsblog.com/2009/02/01/secret-4-surrendering-to-creative-cycles/comment-page-1/#comment-6555 intothedawn Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:30:33 +0000 http://blog.unfoldingyourlifevision.com/?p=632#comment-6555 It sounds like it is definitely time for a little lull in your life, especially after that injury in yoga class. I know when I start having little accidents, my body is shouting "Pay attention! Slow down!" Hope you enjoy some self-nurture time for rejuvenation. It sounds like it is definitely time for a little lull in your life, especially after that injury in yoga class. I know when I start having little accidents, my body is shouting “Pay attention! Slow down!”

Hope you enjoy some self-nurture time for rejuvenation.

]]> By: Ananda Leeke http://www.lifeunfoldsblog.com/2009/02/01/secret-4-surrendering-to-creative-cycles/comment-page-1/#comment-6546 Ananda Leeke Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:42:27 +0000 http://blog.unfoldingyourlifevision.com/?p=632#comment-6546 I appreciate the word dip. I am going to use it now. I am sending you love an light as you enjoy your dip. Thank you for sharing. Make your pj time yummy. I appreciate the word dip. I am going to use it now. I am sending you love an light as you enjoy your dip. Thank you for sharing. Make your pj time yummy.

]]> By: Kathy Crabbe - Soul Reader http://www.lifeunfoldsblog.com/2009/02/01/secret-4-surrendering-to-creative-cycles/comment-page-1/#comment-6544 Kathy Crabbe - Soul Reader Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:39:04 +0000 http://blog.unfoldingyourlifevision.com/?p=632#comment-6544 I also get inspired by hearing you talk about the wonderful ways you treat yourself to some much needed pampering and self care - it's a good reminder for all of us, I believe! Sparkly Blessings! Kathy C. http://SoulReaderBlog.blogspot.com I also get inspired by hearing you talk about the wonderful ways you treat yourself to some much needed pampering and self care – it’s a good reminder for all of us, I believe!

Sparkly Blessings!

Kathy C.
http://SoulReaderBlog.blogspot.com

]]> By: Connie http://www.lifeunfoldsblog.com/2009/02/01/secret-4-surrendering-to-creative-cycles/comment-page-1/#comment-6540 Connie Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:03:57 +0000 http://blog.unfoldingyourlifevision.com/?p=632#comment-6540 I hear you Jennifer!! It's especially hard I think when your profession is one that relies so heavily on those creative juices pumping. But, it is so important to remember that we are human-BEings and not human-DOings. I like how Leah and Jamie Ridler spoke on their last interview this past Friday about creativity having cycles...when we think of our own creativity in seasons, it is so easier to be less hard on ourselves. And if that doesn't work--cry to an artist friend who understands! There's tons of us out there that go through the same thing..but for reasons of feeling inadequate, are many times embarrassed to share. I think support makes a world of difference! I'm always here for you. Peace & Love. I hear you Jennifer!! It’s especially hard I think when your profession is one that relies so heavily on those creative juices pumping. But, it is so important to remember that we are human-BEings and not human-DOings.

I like how Leah and Jamie Ridler spoke on their last interview this past Friday about creativity having cycles…when we think of our own creativity in seasons, it is so easier to be less hard on ourselves.

And if that doesn’t work–cry to an artist friend who understands! There’s tons of us out there that go through the same thing..but for reasons of feeling inadequate, are many times embarrassed to share. I think support makes a world of difference! I’m always here for you.

Peace & Love.

]]> By: Art Visions http://www.lifeunfoldsblog.com/2009/02/01/secret-4-surrendering-to-creative-cycles/comment-page-1/#comment-6538 Art Visions Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:37:25 +0000 http://blog.unfoldingyourlifevision.com/?p=632#comment-6538 Time for rest and relaxation is definitely a part of the process. I am in that mode today...I have been sick a great part of this week fighting a bad cold as I prepared artwork for an exhibition in Philadelphia. After a whirlwind of 48 hours starting Friday night and ending last night renting a car, uploading my artwork, my sister's and an artist I work with, driving to Philly, dropping it off, trying to make it back to DC before the car rental place closed and home in bed by 10 pm, I did nothing today but watch "House" reruns and veg out. I needed today to actually take care of my cold before it gets worse and strengthen myself from a week of stress and running around, even though those voices kept saying to me today, you need to do this and that. Very important...thanks for reminding me in your post today. Time for rest and relaxation is definitely a part of the process. I am in that mode today…I have been sick a great part of this week fighting a bad cold as I prepared artwork for an exhibition in Philadelphia.

After a whirlwind of 48 hours starting Friday night and ending last night renting a car, uploading my artwork, my sister’s and an artist I work with, driving to Philly, dropping it off, trying to make it back to DC before the car rental place closed and home in bed by 10 pm, I did nothing today but watch “House” reruns and veg out.

I needed today to actually take care of my cold before it gets worse and strengthen myself from a week of stress and running around, even though those voices kept saying to me today, you need to do this and that.

Very important…thanks for reminding me in your post today.

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