baby steps giant leaps

I've been going to a life drawing class in Kingston on Saturdays. And I've got to say it's a revelation. With a few quick tips from my friend David McKee I achieved a whole new perspective - and I mean that literally. My first 20 minute drawing was elongated and out of perspective. My 2nd was amazingly proportioned and balanced.
I'm still like a kid when it comes to creative pursuits. I honestly love everything I do. I get so excited by the process and the results. I'm without filter. There is no bad. No judgement. And that's what I really hope to share in my workshops, and now as a creativity coach.
Our culture is way too filled with criticism and comment. We don't leave anyone alone long enough to simply express themselves. One of the greatest gifts for me was something Krishna Das said during a workshop or maybe it was a kirtan: "God doesn't care if you can carry a tune." And I would say doesn't care if you color within the lines either. Or even if your line is straight, or in perspective.
The thing is, if we don't draw the line and take the risk to draw it, we can't get better at drawing. And that's true with everything we do.
But you know that. I know that. But still we get afraid or busy with laundry and full of excuses for not creating. Or singing. Or playing.
It's funny. I wasn't looking for a drawing class. I went because I wanted to support a friend. And I can't tell you how many excuses I made even while driving to give myself an easy out. I had car trouble, and even turned around once and went home before turning back around and making my way across the bridge, stopping every 5 miles or so when the engine light came on.
But the simple magic of sitting still for an hour and drawing the human figure is extraordinary. Quiet, intense, magnificent.
How can we find small ways to support our creative selves for just an hour or 2 a week? Or 5 minutes a day?
That's all it takes.
May the Magic Medicine of a new perspective open your eyes and your heart.

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