Inspiration Flowing

 I have been feeling a semi lack of creativity this past week. It's a weird feeling, not the best but something lingers there for me to improve it, to figure it out. I can look back at the past in some ways and have seen other times where in hindsight perspective it was an inspiring and fruitful time actually. However, the moments weren't very much so. Why is that? Perhaps I have learned, grown and been stretched in seasons passed that allowed me to enhance further in my capabilities of bestowing creativity and inspiration for myself in a flowing like manner. 

I reread an older blog post of mine from 3 years ago and some of it I forgot I wrote. (The joy of blogging!) Looking back however, it was inspiring. It was a really hard time navigating my new job, and full-time schedule but somehow the creativity could still flow from that pain and suffering. I was still able to write, decorate t-shirts, go on runs and listen to music, pray and go to Mass and read. There was fruit from that time. 

It can be easy to be blind to the graces, the fruits that are being born in each season. It's usually in hindsight that we see that growth, the buds blooming and the virtues and graces flowing. Often throughout the week, I enjoy looking at the Blessed is She website. It's an online community for Catholic like-minded woman in various stages and vocations of life, all to live out the Catholic faith and lead inspiring and beautiful lives of virtue. BIS helps me when I feel dry inside or a lack of virtue in myself or in my pathways. It helps me to not forget my purpose and what God has in store. It also assists when the inspiration tank is running low.

Creativity is a gift from God, who is the source and giver of life. He is the ultimate creator and very creative. I can be connected with God in this way when I am 'feeling low' on energy and ask for the gift of inspiration and creativity. Maybe it's trying out something new, or perhaps changing up my schedule and routine a little. Or maybe its cultivating more silence and time for prayer this Lent and seeing the need for change, virtue and growth to develop on the regular. And to not always be looking for the fulfilling, awe inspiring moments in life. 

The Mass is the most awe-inspiring event, prayer and dare I say, most creative-where the bread and wine are truly turned into Jesus' sacred body and blood. To be united in this way and present is truly a gift and a grace. And to be united in the sacrament is truly a gift in itself. May this Lenten journey be one of creativity and inspiration that flows into our spiritual life, and our Lenten sacrifices. May God's grace flow and the Holy Spirit guide us on our journey.