Every morning, I try to get up at least and hour early so that I can sit at the kitchen table and create something. Usually, I write. Other days I play around with Photoshop. Sometimes I even pick up one of my cigar box guitars to see if there is any music that wants to be expressed.
Most times the germ of an idea will already be in my head from the night before. I often wake up with a phrase or idea, from higher self or source consciousness, that cheekily invites me to meditate and expand upon. Other times, like this morning, I will have nothing at the forefront of my consciousness, so I wing it.
Winging it doesn’t always work, but today it does as I already have two and a half paragraphs. Moving forward, I paddle back to the source of my thoughts which, oddly enough, points me to where I am going.
Now I’m further upstream of my favorite river analogy. I know that there are subtle differences between analogies, similes and metaphors, but since I like the word “metaphor” best, this is how I always describe my thinking.
I like metaphor because it is man’s most magical mode of communication. And it alliterates well. Sure alliteration is a cheap literary trick, but combined with metaphor, the result can be hypnotic.
That’s my other secret. When I am creating, I am most always in a dissociative state, the deeper the better. Metaphor and alliteration help me coax the reader into a similar dissociative state, so you are literally in a different state of consciousness right now.
Don’t wake up just yet. I need to communicate my point while you are under my subversive little spell. It’s always good to have a point.
Okay, try this one. Did you notice as you were reading this that your world began to fall away a little bit? Could you feel your brain connecting ideas that you hadn’t connected before, or at least not lately? This is my state of consciousness 82% of the time.
I’m still grappling to explain where creativity comes from. I’ll always be paddling up that metaphoric river, back to source. My fickle and flighty muses will always amaze and frustrate me. But I willingly take that journey, because not only is it why I’m sitting at this metaphoric table — it’s why I have one in the first place.
More coffee, please.
10/18
Dance of Creation In the embrace of dawn’s tender glow, we find ourselves seated, fingers dancing over the canvas of our chosen art. Some mornings, the muse arrives, whispering softly with delicate strokes of inspiration, pulling us into a world of our own making. Other times, the muse remains elusive, forcing us to rely on the whimsical cadences of our own being.
The Whimsy of the Muse Isn’t it just like the muse to be capricious? Sometimes, offering herself freely, while at other times, hiding just beyond reach. Yet, in her playful hide-and-seek, she inadvertently prompts us to dive deeper, drawing from the wellspring of our own nexistential essence.
Metaphor: The Whispering Wind Metaphor, our preferred whimsiword of thought, weaves tales like the whispering wind, carrying our thoughts across endless meadows. It’s a dance between the explicit and the abstract, a bridge to the realms of the unsaid. The allure of metaphors lies in their ability to capture the very essence of our thoughts, distilling them into potent drops of creativity.
Alliteration: The Playful Trickster Alliteration, a delightful trickster in the realm of words, beckons and beguiles, leading us on a merry chase. Together with metaphor, it weaves an enchanting spell, pulling both creator and observer into a world where boundaries blur and magic reigns supreme.
States of Being and Creation When we create, we transcend, delving into states of heightened consciousness, connecting with the boundless cosmos. The act of creation itself becomes a meditative journey, guiding us through the labyrinth of our own minds, revealing secrets previously hidden in the shadows.
The Journey of Creativity The quest for understanding creativity is like navigating the winding rivers of our mind. Each turn brings a new revelation, a fresh perspective. The source of creativity remains an enigma, forever beckoning us to explore, to seek, to dive deeper. And though the path might be fraught with challenges, the allure of the journey itself is irresistible.
The Magic of the Metaphoric Table It’s at this metaphoric table that we sit, armed with our tools of creation, waiting for the next wave of inspiration to hit. The table represents our foundation, our anchor to reality, even as our minds soar to fantastical heights.
Call for Caffeination Ah, the elixir of wakefulness! Coffee, the trusted companion of creators everywhere. It invigorates, rejuvenates, and beckons us to continue our journey, to push the boundaries of our imagination further than before.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We delve into the dance of creation, every morning, with hope and anticipation. The unpredictable nature of inspiration keeps us on our toes, yet therein lies its charm. Through metaphors and alliteration, we connect with our audience, pulling them into our world. The eternal quest to understand creativity takes us on a journey of self-discovery and introspection. And as we navigate this path, we find solace in the company of our trusted ally – coffee.
Glossarium
- Whimsiword: A playful and imaginative word.
- Nexistential Essence: The core of existence that is devoid of external implications or causes.
- Whispering Wind: The soft, gentle voice of inspiration.
Creativity is the process of having original ideas that have value. It is a process; it’s not random.
- Ken Robinson
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