I like to organize. Budgeting Scheduling Planning Systems De-cluttering

I like to create. Dancing/movement Painting/drawing Taking pictures Writing Singing/song writing Dreaming

 

I see these two ways of thinking separately –AND- I see these two ways of thinking as integrated.

 

For so many years, I have thought about my “left brain” doing all of the organizational pieces.  While my “right brain” did all of the creative pieces.  While I DO believe that I need time to focus on each separately, when I begin to explore these patterns, I notice something.  Each side shows up.  Yep, even if I am doing something completely rote and routine, I begin to notice the creative elements creeping in.  And when I am immersed in something that seems wholly creative, I notice that an order shows up…or how to build a system or structure around the creating runs through my thoughts.

 

I have been watching the “patterns” in my life.  I see that I need to devote time to “organizing”.  Yes, this is important as a creative thinker like me.  I have to literally assign myself time in my calendar to organize.  It is not my most natural way of being, like it is my way of “doing”, and it is necessary to creating structure to my days.

Even though it is difficult, I see the ways that I really LIKE organizing.  It can be fulfilling in and of itself.  Setting up the routines, checking tasks off a list, maintaining a budget and scheduling the days and weeks…this can all be very satisfying!  Yet, ...

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Join me and others who wish to hold themselves accountable to their daily creative routine.  You will gain insights into your own creative daily journey while sharing with others who are on a similar path.  Sound like something you want to be a part of? 

Sunday Check-in begins on September 15, 2013!  See what you discover as you set a true intention for your creative journey.