The Creative Retreat Process: A Structure For Success

Wow, believe it or not creativity has a structure that you can access and follow to take yourself to new creative heights.  That is what I'm discovering on my Creative Retreat Process. *If you're just tuning in and you want to read previous posts from the retreat they are listed under "Creative Retreat."

Back at the beginning of the retreat (25 days ago) when I didn't know what the heck I was doing.  I asked myself the singular question - What is it that doesn't allow me to get my bigger projects off the ground?

I felt like I needed to crack the code of what was in the way and more importantly to find out what would allow me to access my creative inspiration whenever, wherever and however I wanted to.  In other words, I didn't want to sit there waiting for the fabled muse to arrive.  I wanted to be able to access her whenever I needed to.

I started with a very simple process - a daily practice of writing, jotting down notes and a few other mysterious techniques that I invented on the spot.  I had one simple rule - that I would use everything that came up for creative fodder - bring on the inner critic, bring on the obstacles and challenges.  I actually wanted to see, feel and experience what they were so that I could learn to deal with them and create a method that myself and others could follow.

So I am delighted to report that IT IS WORKING - my theory, my hypothesis and my method are all working on me and today I brought on board a creative partner and we are going to begin to share the journey together.

What surprise to find my theory working already.  If you remember I'm on retreat for 42 days, so I'm half way there.   Half way there and I'm already clearly experiencing the benefits and maybe soon you'll hear from my partner in fun as well.

Most of all I want to encourage all of you to access the life-giving power of creative retreat in your life.  Even if it is only 1/2 hour a day - we really need this energy to revitalize and rejuvenate us to keep going on bigger projects in our life.

Buon viaggio as they say in Italian.  I am enjoying the creative journey and look forward to the moment when I will be holding the results in my hand.

Yours in the life that creative energy brings forth,

Annie