By Marie Bombeck First, let me give an introduction to this post. It is a little different compared to my usual posts. I hope my ramblings have some value to you and inspire you. Because that is what my post is about: Inspiration, that illusive thing every person with a creative bone wishes for. I write this for all the people in my life who thrive on the creative process. Whatever their creative outlet may be, writing, painting, drawing, photography, etc. Also, this is a post that is a bit of continuation to my New York City post. It is also a bit of a reflection of my time there and my reflections when I came back home. This is what I wrote in the airport waiting to go home: Today we are going home. Last night I wasn’t sure if I was ready to go home, but today I think I am. We had an amazing time on our last night. We found an awesome bar. But, today my feet and head hurt and I am ready to be back in Nebraska so I can see where my artwork goes. I have definitely been trying to figure out what type of artwork I wanted to create. And after this trip, I don’t think that what type of art I create is important. I believe I just have to do it. I have to paint, draw, and write. I want this trip to become a springboard for my creations. Be creative even if the inspiration isn’t there in that moment. It may come to you. If it doesn’t, keep going. Push yourself. It will find you So how do you create even when you are uninspired? How do you create when you don’t feel like creating? I found myself trying to answer that question when we were wandering around New York City. As I looked at so many pieces of influential art that I never dreamed i would see in person, the answer came to me. The answer is really simple: You just do it anyways.
That is easier said than done. Sometimes, I don’t know what to write because I want every post to be interesting. I want every post to be the best post I have ever written. (No pressure or anything.) When I was in New York City, I was surrounded by so much greatness. I wished some of it would rub off on me. I didn’t want all this inspiration to end. But back in Nebraska, I started to feel uninspired again. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do or create. I let projects sit idle for days. I instantly turned on Netflix when I came home and became a couch potato. However, greatness doesn’t come to those who sit around and wait for the moment of inspiration to hit like a strike of lighting. For me, my moments of inspiration usually come in the middle of the actual act of creating. So, don’t let excuses hold you back. Be creative even if the inspiration isn’t there in that moment. It may come to you. If it doesn’t, keep going. Push yourself. It will find you. As for me, I am going to practice what I just preached. So enjoy this post. I am already busy writing the next one
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