Comments on: Creativity, Inspiration and Whimsey, Oh My! https://healthyspirituality.org/creativity-inspiration-and-whimsey-oh-my/ Nurturing a vibrant healthy spirituality Thu, 20 Jun 2019 22:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/creativity-inspiration-and-whimsey-oh-my/#comment-8313 Thu, 20 Jun 2019 22:42:00 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=6841#comment-8313 In reply to Carol.

wow that sounds fascinating. Like taking a peek inside the mind of a creative. thanks for commenting.

]]> By: Carol https://healthyspirituality.org/creativity-inspiration-and-whimsey-oh-my/#comment-8310 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 15:10:11 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=6841#comment-8310 I love whimsical.

Just read a book titled Lisette’s List by S. Vreeland. I discovered the art work of Marc Chagall and would love to have a sit-down chat with him but I think he passed on. The way his mind works is truly whimsical … fascinating

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/creativity-inspiration-and-whimsey-oh-my/#comment-8308 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 19:19:40 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=6841#comment-8308 In reply to Lisa notes.

I too want to pay more attention to whimsey, creativity and delight in my life. As an adult, I am too sour at times. Maybe we whimsey and creative about beung whimsical and creative. LOL

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/creativity-inspiration-and-whimsey-oh-my/#comment-8307 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 19:18:12 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=6841#comment-8307 In reply to Linda Stoll.

me too, isnt it a great word?

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/creativity-inspiration-and-whimsey-oh-my/#comment-8306 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 19:17:07 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=6841#comment-8306 In reply to Nancy Ruegg.

Love that Rodin quote. and yes it is a privilege and such a gift to allow the spirit of Truth to also be the spirit of delight and joy. I think we often lose creativity as adults and need to nurture this trait throughout our life.

]]> By: Jean Wise https://healthyspirituality.org/creativity-inspiration-and-whimsey-oh-my/#comment-8305 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 19:15:19 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=6841#comment-8305 In reply to Martha J Orlando.

I certainly agree it is in our DNA. Let the child lead – great words of wisdom!

]]> By: Lisa notes https://healthyspirituality.org/creativity-inspiration-and-whimsey-oh-my/#comment-8304 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:25:31 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=6841#comment-8304 Whimsey is something that would not come naturally to me to think about, so I appreciate that it is one of your W words this year. It makes me pay attention more to whimsey!

]]> By: Linda Stoll https://healthyspirituality.org/creativity-inspiration-and-whimsey-oh-my/#comment-8303 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 13:32:45 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=6841#comment-8303 Just the thought of whimsey makes me smile, relax, anticipate …

😉

]]> By: Nancy Ruegg https://healthyspirituality.org/creativity-inspiration-and-whimsey-oh-my/#comment-8302 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:49:16 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=6841#comment-8302 ‘Love your three words for 2019, Jean. Just the word “whimsey” makes us smile! When it comes to creativity, “the main thing is to be moved, to hope, to tremble, to live”–Auguste Rodin. As Christians, we have the supreme privilege to be moved by the Spirit himself, to possess the hope of eternity, to tremble in the presence of God, and to live the abundant life. The inborn creativity woven into our DNA (as Martha so wisely points out!) is enhanced when our spirits intertwine with our Creator’s. But many of us (me included!) do not take time frequently enough to be inspired, dabble in whimsy, and let the imagination explore. I’ve spent a couple of Sabbath afternoons lately experimenting with a few art supplies, creating scripture art and cover pages for a couple of my journals. Creativity is not only a way of connecting THINGS in an exceptional way; it offers a way of connecting to GOD in an exceptional way. (And doesn’t WRITING do that in a big way?!)

]]> By: Martha J Orlando https://healthyspirituality.org/creativity-inspiration-and-whimsey-oh-my/#comment-8301 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:27:37 +0000 https://healthyspirituality.org/?p=6841#comment-8301 Jean, I think we are most like our Father when we are creating something, be it original writing, art, music, etc. It’s in our DNA, I truly believe, and we can see/use it best when we do allow the whimsical part of ourselves, the child within, take the lead.
Wonderful post, my friend!

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