Comments on: Rest is Part of the Creative Process

By: Raun Lauterbach

Raun Lauterbach — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:42:00 +0000

I think your approach is a good one. I’m often amazed at the solutions I can come up with when I make space for them to develop.

By: Josh Bulloc

Josh Bulloc — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:40:00 +0000

Raun,
Thanks for the mention. I also got some ideas talking with you guys. I really enjoyed getting to know both of you in person.

I like to spend about 30 minutes every morning reading reflecting and learning. Then I try to have another 30 minutes in the day to just think about whatever problem I am trying to solve.

By: Raun Lauterbach

Raun Lauterbach — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:59:00 +0000

You nailed it! It’s harder to live it, though. I think creating space has to be intentional or you’re bound to leave it out in favor of more urgent tasks. Thanks for your comment!

By: Barbara Davis

Barbara Davis — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:09:00 +0000

Great post! Trying to force something creative doesn’t work. Rest, play, unplugging from social media and getting out there to live life gives us creativity.

Thanks for stopping by The Bold Blend today!

By: Raun Lauterbach

Raun Lauterbach — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:12:00 +0000

My pleasure! Can’t wait for some new episodes!

By: James Dibben

James Dibben — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:51:00 +0000

Thanks for the mention and the show plugs!

Julie and I had a great time visiting with you and Liz.

By: Raun Lauterbach

Raun Lauterbach — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:56:00 +0000

Sounds like an interesting book. I might have to read that. I know exactly what you mean about being in the woods. It’s almost like being able to walk around in my own brain — a totally unique experience.

By: Raun Lauterbach

Raun Lauterbach — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:53:00 +0000

That’s a really good metaphor. I had a couple of ideas strike me today out of things I’ve been around for years. I’m seeing doors opening up left and right and it’s very exciting!

By: Barbra Lauterbach

Barbra Lauterbach — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:59:00 +0000

I absolutely agree with you, Raun. Purposefully getting out the rut and taking the time to have new experiences is very important for creative work. One thing I always remember from all the rooms I’ve painted over the years is how different the room looks from high on a ladder in the corner of the room. It’s the very same room but a remarkably different perspective. We need to get on the ladder of the interior rooms…..the places inside us and see if we have a different perspective on our lives. Prayer is very helpful here as is just learning to meditate and blow away the debris…….also God comes in dreams. As Him to do that……say that you’re open and see what happens!

By: Sutton Parks

Sutton Parks — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:53:00 +0000

In the book, Copy This, by Paul Orfaela (founded Kinko’s) he said he takes 5 or 6 weeks of vacation per year because he gets his best ideas on the beach. When I get out into the woods my mind seems to open up and relax. I know how wound up I am by how far I have to walk before calm down and stop thinking about my problems. Then I start to get ideas.