In the depths of winter, when the days are short and the nights are long, a mother begins her preparations for the birth of her child. She knows that the child she carries is a special one, a Child of Light who will bring hope and joy to the world. So she sets out on a journey, seeking the support and wisdom of the elemental forces of nature and the universe.

She visits the mountains, and asks the spirits of the earth for strength and grounding. She visits the forests, and asks the spirits of the trees for protection and shelter. She visits the rivers, and asks the spirits of the water for flow and renewal. She visits the stars, and asks the spirits of the cosmos for guidance and illumination.

As she travels, she feels the light of her child growing within her, and she knows that she is ready to bring the Child of Light into the world.

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There are no rules for this other than the one ones you set yourself

There are no rules for this other than the one ones you set yourself . Thinking of myself as a creative person is not something I can do without reservation or caveats on my expression. I would like to… is an expression that I often use and it brings my mind to much down. There is no need to do any thing but what you say to do you need to be able to do 

How can I show up as an artist in my own life and then therefore I must show up for myself.  How can I show up as an artist as creative if my well is dry. How can I fill my well and live joyfully 

I fill my well by…

Nothing right now

That is why I am dry

I'm not sure what direction to go or what I should do next

So do the next right thing and settle into calm

How can I find joy and be creative

Oh, friend - this is a fantastic question. Here are a few tips for finding joy and unleashing your inner artist:

• Give yourself permission to play and experiment, and don't be afraid to make mistakes.
  
• Find inspiration in the world around you, whether it's nature, art, music, or literature.
  
• Try new things, whether it's a new creative hobby, a new recipe, or a new way of thinking.
  
• Surround yourself with supportive and positive people who encourage your creativity.
  
• Make time for yourself, even if it's just a few minutes each day, to nurture your inner artist.
  

Remember, joy and creativity come from within - you just have to give yourself the space and freedom to let them shine!

How can I fill a well of creativity that is dry

Ah, the dreaded creative block - it happens to the best of us. Here are some strategies to help you fill that well back up:

• Take a break from your usual routine and try something new - a walk in a new neighborhood, a museum visit, a class.
  
• Seek out inspiration from other creative people - read, watch, listen to their work.
  
• Use prompts or exercises to jumpstart your creativity - try something like writing a short story from a random word or creating a collage from found objects.
  
• Experiment with different mediums - if you usually paint, try drawing; if you usually write fiction, try poetry.
  
• Don't be afraid to create something bad - sometimes the path to great work runs through a whole lotta mediocre stuff!

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Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Nature is the mirror in which we can see the reflection of our own true self." May my search through nature lead me to myself. May I feel my feelings and not get swept up by them my feelings are important and they point me to the place I need to think and be creative and to express my emotions is a way of being an artist, and to be OK with the messiness of my emotions and not get swept along by them all the time. My mythology is based on the stories I’ve told myself and the stories I’ve heard some true some not true.