Daily Flare

Embracing life

“We all have the ability to be creative.”

I know that is a very broad quote, but it is true.  All of us have different kinds of creativity flowing through us.  The difference in the ones that manifest more is that they take the time to notice the world around them and take it all in.  Every part of it, not just their daily routine, but every part of what is going on around them.

Driving down the street do you notice the way the wind is blowing the trees, or how many birds actually fly past you?  Can you hear the sounds of life that is reverberating from every where and also the sounds that nature makes in the different seasons?

It is this different type of tuning that sets obvious creative people apart from those who don’t realize they are.  You cannot be forced into slowing down and noticing what goes on around you, you have to train yourself to do this.  Then, from what you soak in your creativity starts to come alive because you want to express what you are feeling wither through writing, painting, music, dance, drawing, etc.

Some people even choose to capture the world around them so that others can see what they are seeing.   Which is why when we see photos that WOW us because of the fact they were able to capture it and it is something we don’t see very often, because we close our eyes to it, but it is their all the time right in front of you.  They see it all the time, and they want to share it with others through photography.

Next time you wake up, instead of your normal routine, take a minute to look out the window and record what you see.  That is how a writer starts.  The more you see it, the more you want to see it, then eventually you will go looking for things to broaden your creativity.

Be creative, it is in all of us, because the Master Creator is in all of us.

say hello to your best friend

I don’t know about you but all year long I am distracted by the chaos of life and the selfish thoughts that are swimming in my head.  I am always so busy, or can never get enough done in a day.  There are so many things that I want to do but never let myself or give myself time to do them.

One of those things is just to sit down and read the Word and day hello to Jesus for the day.  What would it be like if got up in the morning and went through your day without even saying hello to someone in your family, or people you work with.  They would either think something is wrong with you, or feel bad that you don’t have enough time just to say hello.

That is how I am sometimes, and I know there are others just like me.  Now that we come to the season of Jesus birth we seem to have traditionally think about the fact that he was born, tell our kids the true meaning of Christmas and go to church just because it is Christmas.

The question is, do we really know Jesus, is He our true and best friend like He should be.  He is someone who will never judge you or condemn you for no reason.  He accepts you for who you are flaws and all.  There is nothing we can do that will diminish His love for us.  So how do we repay him?  By being so busy in our lives that we forget to say, “Hey Jesus, I just wanted to say I was thinking about you today, and that I love you.”

Don’t let life get in the way, the stuff we think is important, IS NOT!  I cannot stress that enough, this life is but a mist or vapor that will just float away.  What matters is where will you be in eternity?  Will what you have done now, reflect into eternity as positive or negative when you stand before God.

I challenge you and encourage you to not be just be a Fare Weather Friend just when you need Jesus or help.  Talk to Him every day and remember that even though we are celebrating his life as a baby, he grew up to be the man who died for us for the pure reason of LOVE.  So LOVE Him back.

Have a Merry Christmas and enjoy your family.

Self Discovery

I was watching a show on Discovery Channel the other night about a cave in Mexico which has giant formed crystals in coming out of the walls and floors.  It was only discovered a year ago because it was hidden under water all of this time.  It was a rare opportunity for them to explore this mysterious cave and study how the crystals were formed.

While inside the cave the scientists and researchers could only be in the cave for 5 minutes at a time because the heat which was over 130 degrees could kill them if they stayed in it any longer.  They were so excited about this discovery and were willing to undergo extreme conditions even to the point of death to discover something new and try to figure out “HOW”.

In my life sometimes I am always looking for a new discovery.  That one which will bring excitement and enrichment in my life.  I am never satisfied with what I know, I want to know more, and I want to be proven wrong what I know is not the truth.

Self discovery is very powerful, because you are not just listening to what one person says and then say ok, you are right, I believe that.  You need to find out answers for yourself and discover for yourself what the truth is.  Never take at face value what man says, because he could always be wrong.

I have changed my way of thinking many times over the years because of discovering a bit of truth I never realized before or because something clicked in my thought process.  Life is an adventure and we should always be striving to learn more and branch out never being narrow minded and refusing to listen to what others have to say.

Be open to others philosophies and beliefs.  I am now saying accept them, but be open to them, because all truth has come from one source, but sometimes it gets distorted over time and loses the true message as it is passed down from generation to generation.  Somewhere in the beliefs and philosophies of others is truth and it just needs to be sifted like a miner panning for gold.  As you get the little nuggets here and there, they will eventually become enough to be a giant breakthrough and mind blower.

Always search for truth, keep your mind open, and strive to make new discoveries every day.

Life Passing By

When I was in high school I would have never guessed that I would be married for 17 years and have 5 kids that I take care of on a daily basis.  I would have told you that I was going to be successful and making hundreds of thousands of dollars by using my creative skills to write or creative design.

I am thirty-seven years old and never get to do the things I love, like write, fish, sail, travel or can barely find time to read the books I like.  Life sort of creped up on me while I was not looking, or it distracted me to make decisions that  would put me where I am now.

Now I am not saying that I don't love my children, or that I am miserable because I do love them very much, and I am am not quite miserable yet, but I am getting there.  I just want some time to myself to be able to get my book done, go to the beach or even have some time to even think without noise and chaos.   I need some down time, and I don't know if I will ever get it.

The question is, what do I do, how do I change it.  What can I do to enjoy the things I love, without destroying everything that I am already a part of?