That's me with my first keyboard- a Christmas gift from my grandparents.
As a little girl, I loved to paint, draw, sing, play the keyboard, and write poetry, but as I got older, the weight of my career and family responsibilities took over my life. Somewhere along the way, I set these means of creative expressions aside. It felt as though I was suffocating without them.
This may have happened to you, too.
With the support and encouragement of my husband, I left behind my career as a public school teacher and launched out on a new creative path in 1998. That’s also when my speaking ministry began. Iʼve never regretted the decision and have stood amazed at the way the LORD has guided me step by step along the way.
My early exit from my first career has been an unforgettable spiritual journey as Iʼve watched the Lord lead me to dust off my old art supplies and sheet music and to “refire” creatively. It has changed my life.
I hope my blog posts encourage you to do the same if you’re in that position as well, ready to create or design or compose again. Ready to be REcreative.
I completely relate to your story, Debbie. With a husband who had a difficult career, four children to raise and several moves, I lost my creativity along the way. Only when I started the Empty Nest period was I able to return to my first loves, writing and music. I now write articles and am learning the mandolin on my grandpa’s instrument.( I had a guitar background but need a change so switched.)
Women need creative outlets, it’s what makes us that nurturing mysterious species. It adds to the joy of life and is the butter and jam on top of our daily bread.
Carol G. Stratton
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