Valerie Jones Blog

Refilling the Well

My Studio (aka The Kitchen Table)
Two weeks ago
 
Today, as I strive to write, I decided it is time to refill the well.  I am making excuses as to why I shouldn’t have to write, or why I shouldn’t make art.  When this starts happening, I find myself in need of a break.  The break I need is to be silent and listen.  Listen to my inner self.  Find a way to refuel my inner artist.

There are many things that a person can do to refuel that inner artist.
  One thing that I like to do for refueling is go to an art museum.  You have to go by yourself to be able to really listen to that inner voice.  Don’t take the kids.  Don’t take your best friend.  Only take you.  Don’t be afraid to go alone.  Aloneness is what you need.
 
Refueling Stations -
  • Coffee shop
  • Library
  • Art museum
  • Park
  • Nature walk (nothing is more inspiring that pure nature)
  • Shopping
  • Restaurant for dessert (can you tell I’m hungry for sweets?)
  • Chapel

There are many, many more places to go.  What is your favorite thing to do to refill the well?

Related posts

Valerie Jones Art
Wacky Wednesday 2 comments
New Studio 1 comment

Comments

Anita Kehn said:

We all need refueling from time to time. I take a break from that craft and go on to another one. I ususally have so many different things going that I find inspiration in another one. I also like to read devotionals before going to bed and I find that refuels better than about anything. Don't be alarmed if inspiration seems low sometime. That's okay!

Saturday, May 22nd

Valerie Jones said:

Thank you, Anita. I feel more refreshed and refueled after the weekend. We went kayaking. I also took some time by myself to go shopping.

Monday, May 24th

Add a comment

Please type the number exactly as it appears