Creative cycles

[Susan Hosken]

Dear friend,
I have pronounced cycles of super creative time and then quiet time on a 10 to 21 day cycle. I was interested to know how other peoples cycles are. Do you have creative and quiet times or are you creative all the time. How do you deal with the cycles? How do you cope when you aren't being creative? I find the time when I am quiet and uncreative except for my writing the most challenging. I love being creative. i'd love to read your reactions to this post.
lots of love from susan in australia
PS The photo is one of my first bracelets. I just learnt the other day how to do them

[Barbara Ann Storrier]

Neat, Wild Cherry! It's amazing to me how we are attracted to create some things and don't even realize it sometimes. Over in the Mandala Oasis group, the subject of using foam core board came up, and I posted a photo of a design class final project I created back in '91 that was made from foam core ... then Lin pointed out that to her, it looks like a creativity mandala. That simple statement brought it home to me that I've had this mandala attraction for a lot longer than I thought :)

[WildCherry]

yeah, Barb, weird when you suddenly discover a theme goes way back further than you thought...

[Dan Goodwin]

Yes this is a great tangent Cherry! The themes we keep returning to in our creative work.

In fact I think we need a separate discussion : )

http://coachcreativespace.ning.com/forum/topics/what-are-the-creati...

[RobynG]

Hi Susan, I've been meaning to study my creative cycle for years because i can definitely sense that there are specific times that I am in the flow and others I would call sluggish to say the least. One thing for sure is hottest times of the year here in S Africa and I'm down right miserable. Once I sense Autumn is on her way my work flows. Autumn is my most productive time of the year. Great topic Susan and I love your bracelet.

[Susan Hosken]

Robyn,
It is great to see you here. I faithfully read your wonderful inspiring blog and am doing a piece on spirals for my artist journal today as a result of your blog.
lots of love from susan in australia

[Dan Goodwin]

I just love hearing about CCS members inspiring each other like this... : )

[Susan Hosken]

Dan,
Sometimes I think of the first few days of CCS and never had any idea what I was getting myself into. It has changed my life and continues to change it everyday. i am inspired, loved, cherished everytime I visit here. Such a blessing all thanks to you Dan and the tribe.
lots of love from susan in australia

[RobynG]

Susan, knowing that you are inspired by my blog inspires me to try and keep my blog interesting. Thanks so much!
(((Hugs)))

[Susan Hosken]

Robyn, your blog is quite extraordinary for it's wealth of information and loving care. You put so much time into research. I can honestly say it is one of the best blogs I have seen for my artistic interests.
lots of love from susan in australia

[WildCherry]

Resoundingly seconded. If I haven't visited for a while its only because I worry that I will then spend the whole day meandering there ;-) Your blog is like your work, Robyn, need I say more :-)