Not a very inventive post title, I will admit. I am obviously low on creativity at the moment. I guess we all go through those spells where we feel unproductive, unable to move forward and lacking that needed inspiration, motivation, creativity.

What can we do about that? I am not sure. If I were then I would do something about it that didn’t involve this burdensome post.

I think it is important to look at what causes these dry spells. What saps that creative motivation and try to discern the cause and possibly a way to move forward.

There are no doubt many causes and reasons for low creative energy. Most likely there are multiple causes and no single thing being at fault.

Low energy possibly caused by grey, miserable weather often leads to less than optimistic, positive feelings. I choose to believe that these are the root causes of lack of creative urge as they are only temporary, external events.

I am sure that it is only a matter of perspective and changing my outlook will change the way that I see things.

So, what to do about this. Persevere and plug on is the best solution, I think. At the same time looking at the world through different eyes. See that grey, miserable weather as an expression of the beauty of nature and the variability of the world around us. Take those things that at first seem to sap our creative juices and turn them around into things that spur us on. Sometimes all it takes to lift a mood is a smile, a good belly laugh, or maybe a nice cup of tea.

Some rambling thoughts there, but some hidden nuggets too, I believe.

Now onwards and upwards. Change my perspective and get to it.