REFLECTION: ‘When we get deep into the creative act something interesting happens. We find ourselves dancing in the stream of something beyond us. Creativity is one of the ways in which we flourish as human beings, holding us when we are in descent, and releasing us into ascent when the opportunity appears. To be creative is to step into our own mystery, and to sense our deep connection to the sacred. So creativity truly matters…’
PRACTICE: ‘Creative You is a practice for the hard but vital work of rediscovering your creative path. It’s the shaping of a ritual for entering into your creativity. The detail of the ritual you create will be very personal to you. Whatever you choose, make the ritual simple and meaningful to you…’
©Ian Adams 2013 ‘Running Over Rocks: spiritual practices to transform tough times’ (Canterbury Press)
Look out for short daily posts around the week’s theme on Facebook and Twitter. We’ll be doing the practices wherever we are, and we’ll look forward to hearing how you get on – do let us know!