Be Inspired - On the Road

Words to Inspire

Somewhere on your journey don't forget to turn around and enjoy the view.

Idea to Inspire

I love to travel by car. The easiest way to clear your mind and be inspired is to hop in a car and enjoy the views from the road.

Photo's to Inspire

Enjoy these amazing shots of roads from Flickr.

Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles by maxby

The road to... by gutter

Uneasy Roads by ifiamblue

High Lonesome Road by Eric Vondy

Inspiration can come from anywhere, I hope today's post inspires you to find a new idea.

Be Inspired - The Dock

Words to Inspire

“I firmly believe that all human beings have access to extraordinary energies and powers. Judging from accounts of mystical experience, heightened creativity, or exceptional performance by athletes and artists, we harbor a greater life than we know. There we go beyond those limited and limiting patterns of body, emotions, volition, and understanding that have been keeping us in dry-dock. Instead we become available to our capacity for a larger life in body, mind, and spirit. In this state we know great torrents of delight.”
Jean Houston

Idea to Inspire

Water is a wonderful source of inspiration. If you have an opportunity to get near a lake, pond, or a river take a few minutes on a dock and enjoy the calm.

Photo's to Inspire

Sunset Dock by Bryn Tassell

The Dock by teroti

Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay by hburrussiii

Dock in Guatemala by mandalaybus

Inspiration can come from anywhere, I hope today's post inspires you to find a new idea.

Be Inspired - Flowers

Words to Inspire

“All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today”

Unknown

Idea to Inspire

Blooming flowers are very inspiring. Fill a few beautiful containers with flowers, and place them in all the rooms to go into regularly. Every time you walk into the room the flowers will smell wonderful, and seeing them will make you smile.

Photo's to Inspire

Calla Lilly Ode by LaVita Jude

Blue Flower by CGoulao

Orphan flower II by jon fobes

Mimosa Flowers with Berries by tinyfroglet

Inspiration can come from anywhere, I hope today's post inspires you to find a new idea.

Be Inspired

Words to Inspire

“A Picture of many colors proclaims images of many Thoughts.”

Donna A. Favors

Idea to Inspire

Try to spend a day working with only black and white.

Photo's to Inspire

black and white meets cross processing by marcel.sauer.de

Week #8 theme: black & White Amy Smiffy

~heavenly black or white by ^i^heavensdarkangel2

Black and White 1 by Jim Keaton

Inspiration can come from anywhere, I hope today's post inspires you to find a new idea.

Be Inspired

Words to Inspire
“Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It's all about timing.”
Stacey Charter

Idea to Inspire
When are working a big projects, or even daily projects you need to find ways to inject creativity breaks. Today I have some ideas to help you stay in a creative mood even when you are busy on another project.

If you have 5 - 10 minutes

Try doodling. Keep paper and a pencil or pen nearby so you can create quick and easy sketches. Doodles are little pieces of our subconscious they are unique to us and represent our own creativity.

Write a short poem. Sitting in a office waiting for an appointment try a Found Poem. They are easy and fun to do. You could also write about what is going on around you, and then use these poems as inspiration on your next project.

If you have 30 minutes

Write a letter to a friend. Pull out your nice stationary or create a fun card, and take a few minutes to reconnect with a old friend.

If you have 60 minutes

Take out some supplies and enjoy the time creating a project. Maybe try some new ideas you have been thinking about but never make time for.

Here are a few more posts about making time for art.

Time for Art

Creativity Boost - Write a letter to a friend

Creativity Boost - Create something with your hands

Photo's to Inspire

Today's Flickr collection is all about time. These amazing clocks have amazing color, texture, designs, and shapes.

Double Droste Clock by fpsurgeon

Clock by caueas

Astronomical Clock by simpoloqist

Inspiration can come from a project you are working on, words you read in a book or magazine, or photo's of everyday objects, I hope today's post will inspire you to find a new idea.

Thursday Thought

"Every moment of your life is infinitely creative and the universe is endlessly bountiful. Just put forth a clear enough request, and everything your heart desires must come to you"
Shakti Gawain

Thursday Thought

“Remember today, for it is the beginning of always. Today marks the start of a brave new future filled with all your dreams can hold. Think truly to the future and make those dreams come true.”
unknown

Happy New Year

Thursday Thought

"The true spirit of Christmas is love”
Linda Willis

Happy Holidays!

Thurdsay Thought

“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.”
Pamela Vaull Starr

Thursday Thought

"Your vision of where or who you want to be is the greatest asset you have. Without having a goal, it's difficult to score."

Paul Arden

Thursday Thought

“Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.”
Brian Tracy

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Thursday Thought

Happiness is the fine and gentle rain that penetrates the soul, but which afterwards gushes forth in springs of tears.

Maurice Guerin

Thursday Thoughts

You cannot govern the creative impulse; all you can do is to eliminate obstacles and smooth the way for it.

Kimon Nicolaides

Thursday Thoughts

“So show a little inspiration/ show a little spark/ show the world a little act when you show it your heart/ we've got two lives--one we're given,/ and the other one we make/ and the world won't stop/ and actions speak louder/ listen to your heart.”
Performed by Mary-Chapin Carpenter

Thursday Thoughts

What is the creative life?

Our way of looking at the world.

You don't have to change your wardrobe, politics,

religion or social circle you only have to change one thing:

Instead of looking at the world as it is

look at everything as being full of possibilities.

Instead of seeing what it is,

look at what it could be.

You need confidence that creativity is out there,

ready to be accessed, instead of being an

elusive trait buried deep inside.

Thursday Thoughts

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”
by John Muir

Photo's to Inspire -Stairs

"The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs."

Vance Havner

CBA Stairs by felipe gabaldon

Stairs by purple man

Blue Stairs by jurdor

The stairs in the castle by peppermint 2009

Spiral Red Stair by ludi ste

Greenwich Stairs by JeffOliver

Stair Well (ii) /Treppenhaus (ii) by xollob58's photostream

Thurdsay Thoughts

In the solitude of your mind are the answers to all your questions about life. You must take the time to ask and listen.

Bawa Mahaiyaddeen

Thurdsay Thought's

"When you follow your bliss...doors will open where you would not have thought there would be doors, and where there wouldn't be a door for anyone else."

Joseph Campbell

Thursday Thoughts

"When I work with a leaf, rock, stick, it is not just that material in itself, it is an opening into the process of life within and around it."

Andy Goldsworthy