Things That Made Me Go Hmmmmmmmm?!/!......................

So this weekend, Paper Passion Studio had the pleasure of running a booth at the 12th Annual Women's Lifestyle Show.  This fabulous show took place at The Convention Centre here in London, Ontario.  From the time we opened the doors Saturday morning to the time we tore down our displays Sunday afternoon, the mood was ELECTRIC!!  Women. Shopping. Food. Wine. Fashion Show.  Demonstrations.  It was a veritable buffet for the senses.  I met so many people from all walks of life, age and circumstance.  It was a wonderful experience.

If my pondering ended there this post would be rather short and sweet.  I may be sweet but I am not short.

If I had to offer up one negative about this weekend I would have to say it was the enormous sense of frustration I felt every time I heard someone say "I'm not creative", or "I could never do this".  I wanted to grab these ladies by the shoulders and scream....."YES you are and YES you can!!!".  We are all creative in one sense or another.  I firmly believe this.  We all have the capability of unleashing  this creativity from within ourselves.  Some may need a little more guidance than others but that's okay.  Some of us are more comfortable with our artistic sides than others.  Some of us understand the value that exists in indulging this side of ourselves.  Some of us need a little push and some of us readily jump.

You can be creative.  You can be artistic.  You don't have to be Picasso, Pollack or Kahlo.  You don't have to be Martha Stewart with a glue gun.  You just have to be open to the possibilities.  If you have tried this and found arts and/or crafts is just not your cup of tea, that's okay.  There is also value in being self aware.  But if you are counting yourself out before you've even tried - I beg of you to put any preconceived notions you have about yourself aside and just give it a try.  Take a class.  Learn from a friend. Or try something at home by yourself when no one is around and you won't feel judged.  Just be open, willing and relaxed.  I know you can surprise yourself.  I am surprised every time I learn something new or master a new technique.  But I continue to push myself and I refuse to put limits on what I can do.  YES,  WE CAN ALL BE CREATIVE & YES,  WE CAN!!!!!