Do you struggle to be creative, or does it come with ease? Sometimes uncovering what is underneath the strain can make a difference. Have you ever considered it might be the fear of making a mistake which is holding you back?
“Nothing will stop you being creative more effectively as the fear of making a mistake.”
― John Cleese
We would love to know – do you struggle to be creative? Is it fear or something else? Or do you freely create?
This week, I will be taking a short break to allow time to find my creative side and work on a project which is dear to my heart. You probably won’t even notice I am gone. However, a few minor things will change.
We will not have a highlighted article today on “Embracing the Unexpected” today. However, next Friday, we will be back featuring a post on Embracing the Unexpected. I am looking forward to reconnecting with all of you and reading your posts over the next week. Don’t forget to visit the other hosts and see what fantastic posts they have chosen to highlight.
Now for this week’s link up! Let’s bless and encourage one another.
Grace & Truth exists to point people to Jesus! We hope this link-up will be a source of encouragement every week. If you’re a blogger, we hope you’ll use this space as a way to meet new friends within the Christian blogging community. If you’re a reader, we hope that you’ll encounter new bloggers that love Jesus as much as you do! Most of all, we hope you’ll meet Jesus here.
Join us each Friday for the Grace and Truth Link-Up!
To receive a weekly reminder of when the link-up goes live subscribe to Embracing the Unexpected by clicking here.
Maree Dee – Embracing the Unexpected
BLOG | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Aimee Imbeau – A Work of Grace
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST
Heather Hart – Real Women. Real Life. Real Faith.
BLOG | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST
1.) Follow your hosts via their blog and social media channels. Following is not mandatory, but appreciated!
To receive a weekly reminder of when the link-up goes live subscribe to Embracing the Unexpected by clicking here.
2.) Leave 1-2 of your most recent CHRISTIAN LIVING posts. Please do not link DIY, Crafts, Recipes, etc. We will delete these links. We also reserve the right to remove articles that don’t align with the theme or that are deemed by the hostesses to be inappropriate.
3.) Visit 1-2 other links and leave a meaningful comment! We want to encourage community, so please don’t link and run!
4.) We sort all links randomly – feel free to link as early or as late as you’d like. The playing field is even!
Featured Post Requirements
5.) Grab a button or link back to encourage new linkers. It is not mandatory, but it is required to be featured.
6.) Each host will choose one link to emphasize and promote via their social media channels next week.
Grab a Badge and Link Back to this Post.
Now Let’s Link Up!
Join us for the Grace & Truth Christian Link-Up. #graceandtruth #bloglinkup #christianbloggers Click To Tweet
We Have A Free Gift For You
Download your gift today! This powerful prayer packet includes a worksheet for using the prayer acronym T.R.U.S.T. and more. Click here to receive your printouts today.
We would love to have you join our community.
Embracing the Unexpected | Maree Dee
Subscribe today and never miss a post.
To find a few of my favorite places where I might be sharing this post, click here.
I also meant to say I hope you’re enjoying your creative break!
Ahh, thank you! I am. Maree
My biggest struggle with creativity was realizing it’s not always directly related to art. Then the struggle was time. Realizing that we’re creative because God made us in His image helped me give myself permission to dabble in creative endeavors.
I used to coordinate a ladies group in a former church where we used to live, and one of my favorite things was a combined prayer/brainstorming session for future ladies’ meetings and the annual ladies’ luncheon. It was so neat to see God bring themes, speakers, favors, etc. together.
Barbara, Exactly the same thing I did. I have it so ingrained in my head that creativity is art. I have to keep telling myself I am creative in other ways. I love the example you gave. But you are so right it takes time. Thank you for adding to the conversation.
I hope your creativity is following freely Maree 😀
Bless you,
Jennifer
Jennifer, Thank you! It flowed enough to get a project done. Maree
Love that John Cleese quote. Perfectionism is definitely a killer of creativity. 🙁 Hope you’re enjoying your break and finding your creativity afresh!
Oh, Lisa, I am. Right now, I am attending the “Speak Up Conference, and it has been fantastic. Blessings, Maree
I admire you for prioritising time for working on a creative project, and making the choice to let some other things go for a season.. That’s what stops me! I feel obligated to keep all the usualy balls in the air and I don’t have time left over. You’ve inspired me!
Christine – I had to laugh to chuckle a bit as I read your words. You made me sound so good. I too struggle with keeping the usually balls up. It seems I do so many things out of obligation, which doesn’t even make sense. So as strange as it may sound, you have inspired me back to keep prioritizing. Thank you! It felt good to do that this week. Blessings, Maree
So much truth in that quote from John Cleese! laurensparks.net
Yes, it is a great quote. I hope you are not letting perfectionism get in your way. Maree
Enjoy your break!
Thank you!!
Praying for a sweet time of creativity and inspiration as you work on your project!
Thank you! I am looking forward to wrapping up this part of it and getting back. Maree