Creativity

There is no greater joy than learning to create. Tonight I spent some time with a group of people who loved making greeting cards - they taught us their own thoughtful ideas on how to make beautiful meaningful yet simple gifts. Who doesn't love getting a handwritten card in the mail or a card handmade by someone who cares enough to spend the time. I look up to these women - they have busy lives, kids, careers on the go; but they still have time to slow down, bake treats And spend an evening teaching people how to "craft". In one word, amazing. I put craft in quotations because crafting can involve so many things. And with each type of craft there is endless opportunity to be an original. We were given templates on about 6 different cards, and a few options within those templates. But just imagine me- my mind- and the ideas that came to life. What I find difficult about crafting and such is that it takes time, dedication and practice to get good at one or two things (unless of course you're a natural). How do you find out what you love most and can get really good at without trying a zillion things, and investing loads of time and dollar. I guess all that matters is your willingness to take a chance and suck at it for a while, and find those people who are experts on the subject until you have learned all there is to know. At which point you can pay it forward by teaching other young crafting enthusiasts like myself. Time is precious- you may as well spend it on things/people that are worth your time. Immerse yourself in a life driven by passion. You can't go wrong following your heart. Check out the cards - who knows maybe you'll be the receiver of my handiwork one day.