Watering your creativity
Sometimes you don't realize you have a problem until you solve it.
So I’ve been on this private island in Abu Dhabi for a week now to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary. And I can honestly say I haven’t been this relaxed since I was in the Maldives. I don’t think I actually realized how much of a creative block I had until I came here, sat on the beach with no one in sight, and started writing. I know that if I were sitting at home trying to write this exact newsletter, it wouldn’t have turned out like this. So it goes to show that sometimes you don’t even realize there’s something stopping you, it’s only when you are in your element and at peace that you realize how much more potential you have.
Two weeks ago, I was sitting in my lounge and tried to start writing this. I sat there and wondered what I should be writing about. The whole point of my weekly confessions of a creative is to write about what’s on my mind, maybe what I learned since the last newsletter, and share anything that I feel could benefit or inspire someone out there. I sat there, and my mind went blank. I honestly couldn’t understand how I couldn’t find something to write about, and it baffled me. How can I have so much to do, have so many different facets of my business, be creative, and yet not know what to write about? Needless to say, I gave up and thought I'd try again later. Coming to this island and being in a secluded state has made me realize just how important it is to take some time out for yourself, not only to relax and calm your mind but also to re-centre and re-organize your mindset. As much as this place has helped me to relax, I also feel it’s helped me to restart and reevaluate how I look after my creativity. What I mean by this is that if you have a talent or skill, don’t take it for granted. It’s important to nurture it, keep watering it so it can grow and be the best version possible. At the end of the day, I want to be better, not for anyone other than myself, but hopefully it will help others in the long run. So if you know that you have a skill or talent—something that defines you in a positive or good way—think about how you can make that better. Until my next post, think about how you could develop your skill or talent. How can you nurture it? How can you make it grow to its full potential?