Tag Archives: creativity

Create for Lent

Posted on March 10, 2017 by literarylee

When we create we exercise our personhood and express our very nature as the handiwork of the Creator. Lent is the forty day period leading to Holy Week and Pascha (Easter). Those who take advantage of Lent do certain things that … Continue reading →

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Permission to Fail, Create, Believe

Posted on October 9, 2011 by literarylee

I am coming to think that part of living is giving yourself permission to do certain things. I am learning the importance of giving myself permission to fail.  This culture, our society, maybe people in general want to get it … Continue reading →

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Creating is Praying

Posted on September 25, 2011 by literarylee

An artist could start his or her work saying, “Dear God,” then spend the day writing or painting or sculpting or whatever it is she or he does, then finish with, “Amen.”   Creativity is the Creator’s gift.  The actual … Continue reading →

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Dangling My Feet in the River on a Breezy Late Spring Day

Posted on June 16, 2011 by literarylee

For most of my life I had no idea I was an artist.  I’ve loved words since I was young, but I certainly hadn’t seen them as a medium for my own artistic expression.  Similarly, for most of my life I thought … Continue reading →

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Not Idle At All

Posted on May 20, 2011 by literarylee

All these years I thought my mind wandered a lot, idle thoughts knocking around in my noggin like careening, caroming pinballs.  I had always thought it was a negative thing, as if I had some problem focusing on thoughts that really … Continue reading →

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Down to the River to Pray – Introduction

Posted on April 3, 2011 by literarylee

I had a remarkable experience the other day.  I was walking to work, thinking about various friends and family members, saying a simple prayer for each.  As I walked and prayed, I realized I had gone down to the river, … Continue reading →

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The Idea River

Posted on March 30, 2011 by literarylee

Ideas strike.  Ideas infiltrate.  Ideas emerge. They also flow. Sometimes an idea flows into my brain, entering my awareness like a sweetly meandering river.  I admire the idea for a bit and think, “Wow, that’s great.  I’ll never forget it.”  … Continue reading →

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