tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post5046097787967834624..comments2023-12-01T15:15:00.963-08:00Comments on Linda_Hensley: "Spark"Linda Hensleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11929626735450807904noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-66763050600355142582014-03-16T12:04:07.696-07:002014-03-16T12:04:07.696-07:00Good points! I think "letting loose" is...Good points! I think "letting loose" is the biggest thing that opens up our creativity, and I love seeing people try. That gives me more happiness sometimes than seeing something that's maybe more technically good. And you make a good point too Anita, teaching is a pleasure too. I've always liked having younger and older people around, so I'm feeling diverse today :)Linda Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929626735450807904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-33840341731457996422014-03-13T16:33:45.648-07:002014-03-13T16:33:45.648-07:00This post made me ask questions of myself; like en...This post made me ask questions of myself; like enjoying the company of smart people or average people. Once again, I can never answer a question with a black or white answer. It's always gray! :) <br />I like learning from smart people and having intellectual conversations; but I find that I envy them. With average people, I am able to give more; almost as a teacher; however, I find that the conversations don't vary enough. I suppose I'm somewhere in between. :)<br /><br />I agree with you about the diversity in friendship. My friends are black, white, Japanese, and Indian. We have so many things in common that their "color" is not diverse for me. As you said, people who are poor, and I'll add rich, much younger, much older, polygamist, disabled, etc. would be diverse for me.<br /><br />As Rand said, your honesty is captivating.<br /><br />I like your "Spark" illustration and how you used it for this post.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-27979163477498718742014-03-13T14:09:01.369-07:002014-03-13T14:09:01.369-07:00I used to feel frustrated and sad because I felt t...I used to feel frustrated and sad because I felt that I had things to express, but they came out garbled. I feared I wasn't really an artist but a wannabe, a faker with enough talent to fool some people into thinking I was. Now I know that "wanting to be" and then just doing it lets loose all kinds of creativity. One of the joys of my life is seeing people who don't think they're creative or talented just doing it and multiplying their talent like a good investment.<br /><br />anthemsweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419702110074033426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-61052951167983483812014-03-12T04:57:32.799-07:002014-03-12T04:57:32.799-07:00Thanks Otto. I was thinking of your recent post a...Thanks Otto. I was thinking of your recent post about creativity when I was writing this.Linda Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929626735450807904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-54121680742077591392014-03-11T12:17:00.266-07:002014-03-11T12:17:00.266-07:00Self-doubt is one of our biggest enemies. We aren&...Self-doubt is one of our biggest enemies. We aren't good enough, or aren't creative enough - because everybody else is so much better. But of course we are. Otherwise I think you have made an observation spot on when it comes to our peers. We pick apples that look like we came from the same tree, don't we? As always I enjoy reading your post and self-examinations, Linda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-84506040822413456142014-03-11T05:05:32.041-07:002014-03-11T05:05:32.041-07:00That's an interesting idea Paula. I think I&#...That's an interesting idea Paula. I think I'll listen to the Muses today as see what they tell me :)Linda Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929626735450807904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-90788348424865014122014-03-10T06:51:01.951-07:002014-03-10T06:51:01.951-07:00Before you judge yourself creative or not creative...Before you judge yourself creative or not creative, you have to define what being creative is. In our modern times, we often think creative is being innovative or original. In ancient times being creative was being able to listen to the Muses. Does creativity result from a frustrated ego or is it the result of a peaceful meditative moment? <br />Whatever the answer, you surely are creative and you are there to stay. And that I applaud. www.paulakuitenbrouwer.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01149735094211795145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-77637014885682915422014-03-10T05:20:57.669-07:002014-03-10T05:20:57.669-07:00Good attitude Terri! I'll let that be my anth...Good attitude Terri! I'll let that be my anthem for the day :)Linda Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929626735450807904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-91832043925459439832014-03-09T15:00:16.914-07:002014-03-09T15:00:16.914-07:00You can NEVER ask too many questions and hooray fo...You can NEVER ask too many questions and hooray for not doing as you are told. The "suits" don't like it, but it's the only way to make something new, no matter your field. Onward and upward, Linda.Terri at Family Objectshttp://www.terrilewis1.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-23706374553167486052014-03-09T13:22:03.753-07:002014-03-09T13:22:03.753-07:00I've never been good with nail polish. Who...I've never been good with nail polish. Who'da thunk I'd be happy to say I'm covered with manure? Thanks Sally, and thanks Rand :)Linda Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929626735450807904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-26664591133046891832014-03-08T16:44:57.467-08:002014-03-08T16:44:57.467-08:00Your sometimes honest to a fault narratives never ...Your sometimes honest to a fault narratives never fail to captivate. Another true mark of a smart, creative individual. (And you're welcome for the link, kindly given to me by another highly creative person :) )Rand MacIvorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13769540503437221828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6639676523379057364.post-24151458903774155702014-03-08T16:19:59.492-08:002014-03-08T16:19:59.492-08:00I love your blog and writing style. Michael Neill ...I love your blog and writing style. Michael Neill says that we are all diamonds covered in horse crap covered in nail polish. Sounds like you have already washed off the nail polish (mask) and are steadily shoveling off the horse crap. Can't wait to see what your posts are like when you are delighted to be "you."Sally Hananhttp://morethanbreathing.comnoreply@blogger.com