Today is my last day of Summer break. Tomorrow I officially go back to work. No kiddos till Monday....just meetings, paperwork, lesson plans, seating charts, and scrambling around to make my room a creative oasis once again. Starting school always feels like New Years. They even hand out sparkling white grape juice in champagne glasses and silly noise makers to the teachers when we return for that first 8 AM meeting!
A fresh start. A new beginning.
I've spent a lot of time this past week reflecting on my Summer. I've thought about all the growing I have done...the burst of creativity, the courage I found within myself, and the energy that I have created by being true to my heart. This has been the Summer where I began my journey into living a Creative Juicy Life. Sure, life before this was not bad. But, by declaring with great confidence that I NOW live a Creative Juicy Life, I have firmly made the decision to be more aware of what my life means--more aware of how I navigate through the world--more aware of what I am creating.
I'll be honest, it's pretty easy to live a Creative Juicy Life when you have ten weeks of Summer break. The real challenge lies ahead of me...when I walk into a situation that a big part of me is apprehensive about. Here is where I will learn what a Creative Juicy Life really is, when it is put to test by an environment that is not always Creative Juicy!
I'm writing this today to tell the Universe two things. One, this will be my last year teaching Art in this type of setting. Two, I plan to use this whole year as an opportunity to define what a Creative Juicy Life really is. My blog here, and the community I am creating in my Dirty Footprints Studio VIP Room, will accompany me on this journey...keeping track of my thoughts and reflections. I am doing this, yes, first and foremost for myself. It is time that I move onto what my heart has been truly calling me to do for awhile. But I am also doing this for you. For those of you that want to walk the journey of your own Creative Juicy Life..but need the courage and inspiration to begin.
I have put some great thought into six necessary ingredients that are essential to begin the journey into living a Creative Juicy Life fully. They are
- Having a clear vision of what a Creative Juicy Life looks and feels like to you.
- Creating and implementing a Self Care plan.
- Making bold moves every day.
- Safeguarding your Creativity.
- Being part of a Creative Juicy community.
- Affirmations, celebrations, and reflections.
For the next six days I will take one of each of these ingredients and explain what it means to me. I am not a life coach, or experienced in teaching others how to live their life productively and successfully. I'm just a chica that loves to paint, wants to spread creativity and art throughout the world, and be happy living one day with her honey in Costa Rica. This is my idea of living the good life...I call it the Creative Juicy Life...and I'm happy to share it with you..one day and one step at a time.
Peace & Love.
14 comments:
Thanks for sharing. Life coach or not, you have great wisdom to share! I'm really looking forward to watching how the year unfolds for you.
ok, sister, I am totally digging those butterflys! You are awesome and I would to have everyone of them!!!
big hug and I will think of you this week as you get back into your room!
I know you will share some amazing thoughts with us as always, and I look forward to it. As someone who considers herself to be living a creative life (not quite to the juicy level yet!), I value and respect your insights! :)
You will find new inspiration as the school year begins... i can feel it!
YAY for BRAVE! Telling the world that this is your last year of teaching art like this is an amazing, bold, bright, beautiful step!
YAY! I am dancing with Yay's! :)
I can't wait to read! I understand the struggle about maintianing the "life" when the environment isn't creative & juicy, but I do believe it is possible.
Go girl. I need inspiration like this to get me out of a job that sucks the life out of me
I love this plan you have set forth for yourself and I look forward to seeing how your beautiful butterfly self grows and blooms even more this year! xoxo
I'm grateful for the joy and priviledge it's been to become acquainted with you during this Summer of 'juicing' for you. Wishing you a joyful and satisfyingly rewarding 'last year' of teaching. And I EAGERLY anticipate your insights into those six necessary ingredients!
I am looking forward to your posts! WTJ has inspired me to take the time just for me, and I even ended up creating a second blog just for that purpose :)
http://createcorner.blogspot.com/
This is such an exciting proclamation! I immediately jumped on over to your VIP room to become a member. These are fantastic questions. Ones I've been asking myself for awhile now. And this year, now that I'm in my chosen home-town of Portland, I finally feel like I can find (and create) my answers! I look forward hearing and seeing your answers as well!
Peace and Light
~~Rebel Cat~~
You are inspiring as always! This past year has been all about following my creative bliss & impulses. I have great respect for anyone working to live more in line with their heart's calling--sometimes a difficult task, but so important.
Wishing you ALL the best in your upcoming season of school. I look forward to reading your coming posts.
i am really looking forward to hearing yr thoughts over the next 6 days! xx
And I will be here for each of those 6 days. I think you have a lot of valueable info in that head of yours!
:)
Great post!
You're so bravely moving forward toward your dreams! Wonderful! I look forward to finding out what this year holds for you.
go girl!
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