Day 16 - A day of inspiration

Another busy day for me socially.  Giving a helping hand, and then enjoying a nice supper out with a friend and the kids.
I picked up a couple new books today.  One on vision boards, and the other is The Element by Ken Robinson, PhD.  I have only begun The Element, but so far, I am really liking what I'm reading. The premises is "How Finding your Passion Changes Everything."  It has already sparked some creative ideas in my mind.

I read about half of The Vision Board by Joyce Schwartz, and I think the ideas in it are cool.  I have been visioning and using vision boards for a few years now, but this adds a few new twists.  Definitely supports my vision wall. :-)  I bought it because I invited a friends teenage daughter over to do some vision boards with my daughter and me in a few weeks.  So, I really like some of the new ideas that it had to offer.  I'm really looking forward to spending this time visioning with the teens! Did I mention that I love being a mom to teens! Absolutely love it! There is nothing like a fresh young mind to bring out my own creativity!

Another cool thing that is happening, undoubtedly because I am focusing on my goal of finishing my novel, I am getting some totally cool new ideas popping in my mind for it.  So, I have added some big chart paper on the wall in order to story board my novel to keep track of these new ideas that I'm not quite sure exactly where they are going to fit in.  It's sort of a backwards way to write a novel, but live and learn.  It is ok that I already have it about 1/5 written, and now I'm doing a storyboard.  Yes, that is what I have decided... everything is OK if it adds to my creative process. ;-)  Creativity is definitely a large part of my purpose!  I also realized today that finishing this novel is of utmost importance to my growth.  Historically, I am amazing at starting creative projects, but have not been really great about finishing them.   I have always sort of been the 'idea person' ... but I really really want to be the take action and complete amazing works person! This book has become my ambassador, my teacher, my proof to myself that I have what it takes. It will be the start of many, many, more finished projects to come!
New affirmation:
"I finish all of my creative projects with energy and conviction"

Today's Gratitudes:
Today I am very grateful for the great conversation with a friend, time spent with the kids, the wonderful weather that made driving all around town an easy and wonderful thing, smile therapy, and  the puppies that are now able to hear and wake up excited when they hear my voice!