Drawing Inspiration

It occurs to me that I suffer a good portion of the time with a creative block, and this blog is an avenue to slowly get myself out of that state. I have wanted to start a blog and eventually a podcast for a very long time, but I always seemed to come up with an excuse not to. The culprit behind the excuses? FEAR. When you read about the creative process and those that create in one way or another in their lives, fear is almost always behind the block or delays in creating. What do we have to fear? Well, for me it is getting myself "out there". I have had this in the back of my mind since I was a child that my art or writings may not be good enough to share. But really, I think not only do I possess some type of artisitc talent, but I think all of us do.

So, my goal this week is to at least create one original work whether it is through adding to the fictional story I have been writing on and off now for a year or so, or doing some type of visual piece of artwork. All of us have to "just do" what we want to creatively, and not be afraid of our skills or what others think of our creations.

Satori

So, why the term "Satori" you may ask? This is a word that has had a special meaning to me for a good number of years now. Ever since I read "Way of the Peaceful Warrior" by Dan Millman, the word has stayed with me. How I define satori is really being in the moment or in the zone. I long to have satori consistently in my life, so I think that is why it always comes back to me.

When it comes to creativity, satori fits... be in the moment, be one with your art and the process. That, is the essence of the living a creative life. When I was in high school and college, I always wanted the end result, I did not understand that the process is the most important part of creating. Now, 10-15 years later, I am finally starting to get it. Sure, I slip up sometimes and rush through the good part, but I think a lot of us do that. When we recognize that we are rushing, we need to take a step back and breath.

Sunny Southwest Wisconsin

Welcome to those who are reading my new blog. I come to you from sunny, and beautiful southwest Wisconsin. I just recently moved here at the beginning of the year, and it was the best move I think I have ever made with my family. It is a lot different living in a small town of 10K opposed to where I moved from, Rockford IL, which is about 150K. I feel more at peace with life and myself since the move. This blog, and a future podcast has been a long time coming. It feels really good to take this step.

What is Satori Vibe

Satori Vibe is a new blog dedicated to the creative process whether it is through all the different ways we experience it in our lives, whether it is through our hobbies, passions, or jobs. I truly feel that everyone has a creative spark, it is up to us all to recognize this and learn to embrace it.