Happiness

A quote I stumbled on today:
"Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections." ~Unkown

I have to say, I agree with this for the most part. I think in an a relatively stable existence, with no major life altering situations, this does apply. Thankfully, I am at that point in my life. I feel I can deal pretty well with most of the stuff that is thrown at me. The being happy with where I am at is the part that has to consciously be worked on on a daily basis. I grew up in a household that wasn't necessarily conducive to cultivating personal happiness. The old term "walking on eggshells" really did apply. Now I realize that. It is amazing what maturity can do for someone. I don't look at stuff the same way I did in the past. I can alter my perception and move on the mundane influences.

This is a good thing to remember when being creative. Alter your perception, be happy with where you are at, and don't let the mundane drag down the creative process. Do I beat myself up mentally when I am not being prolific with my creative ventures? Yes. Do I need to or should I? No. It is a matter of moving beyond.