Sometimes it's on those very mundane and ordinary days that we can find the most inspiration and push ourselves to think outside the box!

 

One of my favorite sections from a past project was on a day just like that--I had spent most of the day working remotely at my day job, it was too hot to do anything outside, and I was stumped on what I could make! The prompt I had was movement. I walked all around the Airbnb I was staying at to find something, anything! 

 

Then I noticed my car parked on the driveway…and thought about how the movement of the tires had taken me to so may places! I took a rubbing of the tires with crayon, cut it into circles, then layered the circles and cut it to fit my section. (Photo at the end of this email if you'd like to see it :)) It really amazed me how inspiration could really be found anywhere and at anytime--sometimes we just have to look a little bit closer.

 

This week I'd like for us to focus on different parts of our days and see what comes up--especially when it's routine, busy, boring. What will we see if we stop to notice? How can we be inspired and embrace what we do on a daily basis? What potential novelty is waiting for us? I hope these prompts provide a starting point and help us get curious about the every day things we normally brush past.

 

 

Find inspiration in the beginning of your day: waking up, your morning routine, having tea or coffee, going to brunch. Are you an early bird? Or maybe your section will reflect that you're not a morning person :) Consider the feelings, words, and activities you associate this time frame with.

 

Today focus on looking up: at the clouds and the sky, trees and birds, airplanes and the moon, the ceiling and light fixtures, buildings and bridges, cabinets and shelves up top. What do you notice, what do you find?

 

What happens in your day between noon and around 7 or 8PM? How do you feel? What's happening around you? If your schedule varies and you don't have a set routine, embrace that and find inspiration there. You can also consider what you would do if you could do anything you wanted during these hours.

 

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There is life and awe and wonder all around us--even on the ground we lay our feet upon. Today focus on looking down at things--maybe even kneeling or crouching to get a closer look at something low. What are the ants or other critters doing? What kind of rug, flooring, tile, grass, are you walking on? Are there interesting cracks in the sidewalk or chalk art or little flowers growing through the asphalt? What does the top of your dog, cat, kiddo look like? Get a bird's eye view by standing at the top of the stairs, balcony, rooftop deck.

 

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How are your evenings like, from around 8PM to midnight or sunrise? What are the nights like this time of year? Do fireflies come out or are the skies moody with rain-filled clouds? What are the colors you associate with nighttime? How can you represent evening in your section?

 

It's the end of the week! How do you rest and recharge? What brings you calm and helps you feel grounded? Or is Friday the start of lots of activities and plans? Can you take 5 or 10 minutes for yourself, to close your eyes, to clear your mind?

 

What does play look like for you and how do you incorporate it into your days? How does the time of year affect this, what is play like during this season of your life? Have fun filling in your section today!

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Have a wonderful week 2!

Talk to you later in the week for a check-in,

PS: Here's my tire rubbing section! It might not be a masterpiece but it reminds me of how we can make something out of what feels like nothing and that feels pretty special :)

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