The Silver Lining

The goal today was to share the projects on my studio table. Unfortunately I haven't seen the inside of my studio for a few days. Instead I have been blessed with a nasty chest cold that has provided many hours to think about fun creative projects, but no energy to work on them.

I have however spent time watching some less than fabulous movies, and while the content of the movies have been lacking, the artwork in the background has been very inspiring. I have come to realize that I really need to keep a notepad/sketchpad in every room, because you never know when inspiration will strike. Right now the design on my tissue box is even sparking some ideas. I don't know if this is the cold talking, the drugs working overtime, or just a creative mind going stir crazy, but inspiration is flying at me.

Maybe that is the silver lining to being sick. It slows me down and allows me to see, really see what is around me. While I am looking forward to having this chest pain disappear, I am thankful for the new perspective and creative sparks. Now, I just need to figure out how to "slow down" in the future without getting slapped down by illness.

How do you stay aware? I have to believe that I can do it without sounding like Darth Vader through the process!