Create for the Sake of Creating

I've stumbled across a few articles today that discussed creating for the sake of creating... Funny, because lately I've felt a little lacking in direction. Hall Of Fame is done; I didn't have time to do PaperKuts Power Team; Making Memories Masters won't start until July/August. I'm even caught up with the current calls! I'm out of things to submit, and I'm no longer consumed by deadlines for which to strive.

Now, it's just me and my untidy room. Somewhere, there are boxes and boxes of highschool memories waiting to be put into a scrapbook. My husband's baby pictures sit patiently in my closet, also waiting for some attention. And being so very Type-A, I have a To-Do List, don't get me wrong! But I don't feel inspired to work towards anything on that List...

I suppose I must learn to create for the sake of creating, to not let my List rule my craft. I have taken steps towards laying aside some of my more irritating Type-A qualities. I have learned to embrace the creative mess that is my workspace. I have, more than once, re-ordered the items on the List, to better suit my mood and daily whims. I have shunned the need to scrapbook in chronological order.

And yet, why do I feel so aimless, as if I need my List to guide my work? Why is it that only crossing off items on my List actually gives me a sense of accomplishment?