My gears are seizing up; creativity sabotaged by self-doubts. The inner critic declares my efforts worthless. My paints sit dormant. I fear stagnation.
“I need something to kindle my inspiration,” I tell my artist friend.
Together we visit a local artisan’s workshop. A listing of art classes informs us of an upcoming sketching class. We sign up on the spot.
I’m hoping this is just the kindling I need to start my imagination’s fire.
How do you ignite motivation when stalled? Or perhaps, you perceive need for a kickstart elsewhere. Post a poem, story, or image that represents the theme to you, and link back here.
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“As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence
is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.”
– Carl Jung
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Looking forward to your responses.
Heart warming.
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Hope your sketching class continues to kindle and motivate. What a timely opportunity!
My contribution for the week:
http://oneletterup.com/2019/10/24/shreds
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So timely. Thanks.
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Welcome.
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Recognize my own habits here.
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https://michnavs.wordpress.com/2019/10/25/sunshine/
I joined in
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Awesome!
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Nice to have you here!
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Thank you for this prompt. Took me back to a beautiful place. http://curatingthoughts.blog/2019/10/24/diwali-as-etched-in-my-memory/
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Stirring post. I think we all feel nostalgia for what is no longer.
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Love that quote. Thanks for being here.
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Thanks!
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I`m getting into the spirit of Halloween. odaciuk.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/kindling-imagination/
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Fun post.
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Kindling Hallowe’en.
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Domino Kindle – https://awisewomansjourney.wordpress.com/2019/10/22/domino-kindle/
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It makes you wonder if rejuvenation can be rekindled. Nice.
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That would be good!
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I wish this for all who suffer.
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Hi! I hope you are inspired now for sketching. I could come up with only this- https://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2019/10/22/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-69-kindle
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No ‘only’ about this poem.
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:):)
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Actually I have very limited vocabulary.
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You do well! I have a brain that doesn’t work well – we keep writing. It is how we get better.
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Thanks, dear. Keep practicing is the key word. Sometimes I fear that people must be laughing at what and how I write, then thought okay giving someone a smile is also an acievement.
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Absolutely! We cannot be responsible for the reactions of others.
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So true. Thanks. You are so encouraging, dear.
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My pleasure!
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Thanks for joining in!
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https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2019/10/22/red-hot/
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So good, Reena.
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Thank you!
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Welcome!
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My idea of heaven.
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I got in early this week. Thanks for the prompt! https://phillipknightscott.com/2019/10/21/one-mans-art/
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Love it!
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Thanks 🙂
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Welcome!
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All I could think of is that winter’s coming and we don’t have any for the wood stove that heats our Mountain Home during the cold weather.
Usually for me it’s a short walk outside…actually for BOTH kinds of kindle. 😄
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Definitely, when the mountains are your neighbours!
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I hope the sketching class kindles your joy of creation. I’ve never used the word “kindle”. It will be interesting. Kindle will tingle my creativity. 😉
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Oh good!
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Hi VJ, love the word and the theme ‘kindle’. Here’s my offering:
https://antoniasarazenkevitch.com/2019/10/21/strange-sights/
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Thanks so much!
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Thank-you!
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Beautiful pictures!
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Thanks 🙂
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Wow! Precious moments
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