Hi, folks: Yes, it is hot. You get the vision. Eggs fry on pavement. Brownies bake in cars. Heatstroke is a real problem. So how is my creativity? Except for the heat headaches, good. I have a mild one right now. Boo.
Regardless of the heat, you can be creative. Here are three little suggestions that might help you beat the heat.
Call an old friend in the hot part of the day. I had an excellent conversation with the brilliant Chris Eboch (aka Kris Bock) today. She is a treasure for sure. Chris certainly has taught me about the value of working hard, keeping calm, and not giving up. She is facing tough times right now and with typical graciousness. I hope that we all seek to face the storms of life with graciousness. Good stuff for the creative journey.
Shut off the feeds. Did you know computers give off heat and so do angry statements? I've had to avoid the feeds for the past few days. Many people are angry. I'm the kind of person who feels it for every side. When the sides get crazy polar, I just feel crazy. I have to turn off all the voices and listen to the cool one within. Where is the common ground? On my walk this morning I found that ground once again. Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is humble. It isn't prideful. It never fails. Love somebody, folks! Love somebody that is tough for you to love. Try on someone else's shoes, not your own and see how walking goes.
Avoid the heat. It is not good to boil the brain. Creativity works much better in the AC. Take walks in the early morning. Drink lots of iced tea. Write in the hottest part of the day in a nice cool place. Ah, isn't this a lesson for all of life? Search out those still waters especially with everyone hot and bothered. That English saying: Keep calm and carry on, there is some truth there. Emotional storms are not sustainable and are rarely helpful.
I hope you take these suggestions to heart. Beat the heat.
Here is a doodle for you. From my book CHICKEN'S DON'T TAKE OVER HALLOWEEN. $7.99 on Amazon. A sequel is in the works Chicken Lovers. Don't freak out!
Here is a quote for your pocket from the musical Godspell.
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Robin Lamont
2 comments:
Ooofff, I'm sorry about the heat headache. Good advice to write in a cool place. I've been binge reading, napping, writing in the cool mornings on my back porch to the sound of birds. They sing so beautifully, sometimes I forget to write. This evening -- beach! Gosh, I sound lazy, but it's summer.
Hi, there, Vijaya. I love the birds here, too. I listen to them on my walks. At least a headache is pretty easy to resolve. Fluids, cool temps, a short nap and they almost always resolve. Love that live by the beach. M.
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