Create

            In my mind, there is nothing so freeing as to create. Whether that is creating a blog post or a new decoration or a homemade card to send to someone who has been feeling a little down. The simple (or not so simple) act of creating something is refreshing. I think this is why so many newly-on-their-own people find joy in cooking. They get to take things that weren't a part of something and make a dish that is satisfying and delicious (it could also be the years of meal plans... ehhmm... ritchie food...). I find myself clicking on the "DIY & Crafts" category on Pinterest more than any other category, just so that I can find inspiration for my next project. 

            Some folks say that school is what steals a child's ability to be creative and thus create. But I think that even more, the busyness that we put ourselves through is what steals our creativity. Sometimes, the routines that we are so set in, don't give us time to have the potential failure that creating comes with. Because we all know, that once you decide to create something (especially if you had Pinterest inspiration), the end result isn't always what it was supposed to be. That's because creating is all about the journey. The process.

            **Warning: here comes a metaphor.** Just like life. The journey is the important part. This is told to us teachers time and time again. It's the reason that we allow kids to fail in a supportive environment. It's because as long as they learn something along the way, they are not failing. The same concept was mentioned at church this morning. The journey is hard and long sometimes, but worth it because you will end up in a place that you never even imagined.

            Now that I ranted a little, let me bring it back. Create things. Create new meals. Create poetry. Create a craft that will bless someone else. Create a blog post. Create an art masterpiece. Create a new outfit combination from the clothes that you have. Create a get-together with your friends. Create a new fundraiser for a philanthropy close to your heart. Revamp an item that you already have around the house. Create a new tunnel system for your rabbit (maybe that's just me...). Create a Youtube video. Just create! You won't regret it.