When I began writing this post about how much I loved this book, it grew rather long and so I’ve divided it into three separate posts. Bear with me!
The book is Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
“You don’t have to live anywhere other than the place you are to start connecting with the world you want to be in. If you feel stuck somewhere, if you’re too young or too old or too broke, or if you’re somehow tied down to a place, take heart. There’s a community of people out there you can connect with.
In the meantime, if you’re not into the world you live in, you can build your own world around you. Surround yourself with books and objects that you love. Tape things up on the wall. Create your own world.” p.90
I love the idea of surrounding ourselves with favorite things. In the photo above, I have the book I made in Soul Restoration, a card that my best friend gave me, and a mirror that belonged to my grandmother.
I also surround myself with things that remind me of special connections, whether it’s a friend that I don’t see often enough or an online friend. Some are gifts from friends (like the art in the photos on the left and right above and also the blue bookmark in the middle photo) and some are from artists, teachers, and online connections (like the calendar that came with my “be still” necklace from Lisa Leonard, the “You are Amazing” thank you card from Liv Lane, or the Desire to Inspire card that was sent by Christine Mason Miller when I won a piece of her wall art. I value all these connections and they are such a strong part of who I am.
And there’s always social media sites and classroom discussion boards to connect with friends as well as commenting on each other’s blogs. I treasure that time and I wish I had more time to devote to that.
Please share what you do to create an environment for yourself that fills you up. I’m interested!
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a few comments:
– I too revelled in the worlds that opened up for me when I took Soul Restoration!
– I have heard of this book before and then forgot about it, thanks for the reminder…i am requesting it from the library now
– Every wall and surface in my home is covered with words, art, photos that inspire me….i love it!!!
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I surround myself with music. As soon as I start working I put on my earphones and play all my favourite music. It really helps me to focus. It as is if as soon as the music start I am in the right ‘place’. It is probably more true now that I have two busy toddlers in the house and I get to listen to nursery rhymes most of the time;)
Looks like a great book so by the way, will definitely look it up, thanks for sharing.
Oh definitely, Tania, music is healing and transporting. I’m so glad you commented. It is so powerful how music can sweep us away.
I’m trying so hard to create my own world, but other people keep sticking their noses into it! And since I love them so much, I HAVE to let them in. Sooooooo, kidding! My life just isn’t feeling like my own at the moment! Thanks for sharing your special treasures!
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I collect artwork, quotes, my kids artwork and notes in my jewelry studio. Just walking into that room makes me feel better. Looks like a great book.
Love that, Stacie! That’s how I feel about the office/craft room. I should make the rest of the house feel the same way, I think.
color and texture in plants and their pots that I paint or find;
the oxygen level in my house must be slightly higher than outside:)
really, i have alot of plants in all shades of loveliness
and guess i express myself through their pots and the many scarves
I drape for splashes of color and more texture.
I do display favorite art but it’s the plants and scarves that give
each room it’s voice. Had never thought about it….thanks for the
intriguing question:)
love to you and your voice,
Jennifer
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What an awesome idea, Jennifer! I would love to have plants around but I have two kitties…