tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post4500309780892964253..comments2024-03-27T16:17:04.142-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: Write on Wednesday: Coming AliveJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-45591190668259608052008-08-05T09:21:00.000-04:002008-08-05T09:21:00.000-04:00I so identify with this, Jeanie. I try to keep flo...I so identify with this, Jeanie. I try to keep flowers and pretty things around. Our lives are so hectic so I think it's all the more important that we try to put a little beauty into our lives. I know having flowers around makes me happier and more creative. Here's a quote I love. "When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other." ~Chinese ProverbKaren Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02290174945984464344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-31447593963363616682008-08-05T08:49:00.000-04:002008-08-05T08:49:00.000-04:00i get a lot of inspiration from my friends blogs. ...i get a lot of inspiration from my friends blogs. it's amazing to me that it can be that simple. if i spend a little time exploring i will come away with more ideas than i can try in a lifetime and plenty of excitement. sometimes i get overwhelmed and need to STOP. everything. then i read a novel or listen to a book on tape. or make the house as silent as i can. i can have a bad attitude and fight the everyday chores that can feel like they are restricting me but i try to be grateful and remember that i can find good things in the small moments. and it is about being alive, awake and present anyway isn't it. actually if i just did that on an ordinary day for 24 hours no telling what creative sparks might fly!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-77449421872690392852008-08-04T02:08:00.000-04:002008-08-04T02:08:00.000-04:00hope you had a great time on the beach.have a love...hope you had a great time on the beach.<BR/>have a lovely week.Tina Leavyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903745713391219366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-42028592313302656192008-08-03T18:07:00.000-04:002008-08-03T18:07:00.000-04:00Love and hugsSparkling August wishesand sunshine k...Love and hugs<BR/>Sparkling August wishes<BR/>and sunshine kisses<BR/>Love JeanneJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734743330025974332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-23015315152051857312008-08-03T12:44:00.000-04:002008-08-03T12:44:00.000-04:00I could have written every last word. We think so...I could have written every last word. We think so similarly it isn't even funny. I'm on a proverbial treadmill much of the time while walking on an actual treadmill is something at the top of my mental to do list. I do try to eek out every ounce of inspiration a day can provide. I stop to watch my chickens taking a dirt bath and watch the sun set as a pink haze takes over the sky. I try! I try to see the wonderous in the simple things. Hugs to you!!!Camihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654969052855435717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-4600334249362074892008-08-03T09:23:00.000-04:002008-08-03T09:23:00.000-04:00Hmmm- I sure can relate to treadmill feeling- I al...Hmmm- I sure can relate to treadmill feeling- I always have at least more thing going on than I can comfortably handle- but I pick what I do, so I guess its a choice I'm making0 whether I'm aware of it or not.Beth Leintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804430853255425741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-6497525372659500592008-08-03T01:11:00.000-04:002008-08-03T01:11:00.000-04:00Great post!SandraGreat post!<BR/>SandraSandra Evertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392505188707270313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-31283489296604934152008-08-02T22:39:00.000-04:002008-08-02T22:39:00.000-04:00Doing things that makes me relax gets my creativit...Doing things that makes me relax gets my creativity flowing. From reading to being with animals to pulling out every craft item I have and start making things to see what happens. I also like to just grab my camera and try to take pictures using unsual angles of everyday things.JessInFocushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07614766684701866948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-51015974559852520092008-08-02T19:14:00.000-04:002008-08-02T19:14:00.000-04:00Exactly my sentiments. The smallest of things can ...Exactly my sentiments. The smallest of things can make my creative juices flow.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2008/07/creativity.html" REL="nofollow">Creativity</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-69061386449672581162008-08-01T11:53:00.000-04:002008-08-01T11:53:00.000-04:00Another great post!!! I love how you talk about do...Another great post!!! I love how you talk about doing little things like setting the table with flowers and making it pretty and romantic. I love to have fresh flowers on my table when ever I can. I sure did enjoy my surprise package in the mail. And boy did I need that book. Your such a wonderful friend and I will always be grateful for Artella for bringing us together!!!<BR/>(going to post about package this week-end when I actually have a few spare moments)<BR/>Keep having fun!!!!<BR/>xoxooxoxoxoxoxooxBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908610001765757691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-92116960171023993372008-07-31T22:24:00.000-04:002008-07-31T22:24:00.000-04:00Hi Jeanie,I wanted to let you know you won the Chr...Hi Jeanie,<BR/>I wanted to let you know you won the Christmas in July Give-away I was having...go to my blog and email me your address and I will send it along...Congratulations!<BR/>Ronda form Ronda's RantsRonda's Rantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06847830394540205074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-91215158890061545822008-07-31T16:36:00.000-04:002008-07-31T16:36:00.000-04:00My artistic release comes in decorating my house. ...My artistic release comes in decorating my house. Right now, it's a total mess, which thoroughly throws off my mojo. The hub comes home tonight, so I best get this thing cleaned up! I haven't done any ATCs in months. Blogging is a release, I feel. Oh yes, books and mags on the beach, always gets the creative juices flowing.Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032001920106167026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-34554708860639449592008-07-31T15:25:00.000-04:002008-07-31T15:25:00.000-04:00Good for you for working to make creativity a part...Good for you for working to make creativity a part of everyday life! I don't do that nearly often enough, but it's worth the extra effort, for I always feel energized by even the little things, like flowers on the table, or music playing when I'm cleaning house or cooking...small stuff, but it adds up, and pays off later.<BR/><BR/>Great post! I'm glad you're enjoying your vacation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-6591072543955459902008-07-31T10:29:00.000-04:002008-07-31T10:29:00.000-04:00I definitely agree with what you are saying. All ...I definitely agree with what you are saying. All too often we don't sit back and smell the preverbal roses. Inspiration is everywhere! Of course we get wrapped up in life but true artists are never happy unless they are being creative. Unfortunately not everyday could we be on vacation in paradise, so it is paramount to the creative psyche to find our inspirations where life is taking us at the moment. But I think we all forget how important it is to enjoy life and not walk through it as if we were on a treadmill. Find the little things like setting the table nicely, or picking beautiful flowers could do wonders for a creative attitude. <BR/><BR/>Personally my inspiration comes from changing my frame of mind. If I am not having a great day I change it. We don't have control over everything but this is one thing everyone can change! Currently it is raining outside and to most they get a dreary feeling but not me. I love the way the colors look when it rains, I love the smell of the grass, but the point is even things that aren't beautiful (like gloomy days) can be strikingly beautiful and inspirational in their own way. So inspirational in fact that when I get home I am going to do a rainy day mixed media! Finding beauty and happiness in little things it makes time much more pleasing!<BR/><BR/>Have a Wonderful Day!<BR/>StephFantastic Figmentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04674720470178477721noreply@blogger.com