Carola's 'Practice'

Before returning next week with more about my practice, I am continuing on with those who have offered up theirs. Today I am honoring Carola and her 'practice'..as she's shared with me.

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Often I dream of having a daily practice. Something that would put me in my creative mood. Instantly.Like a light switch.
The reality, however, looks – well, different at best.
There are the daily necessary routines – dropping kids off at school, workout, doing basic household chores and preparing meals. But there is also the luxury of an empty house, quietness and calmness that I enjoy almost every day.
I’ve found, however, that there are certain little pleasures that keep me going, that I simply need and that eventually get my creative juices flowing. Without them, my day wouldn’t be as productive and I would hang around with a feeling of non-accomplishment which in the end would just block my creativity. As a result, I’d be unhappy and turn into a grumpy old woman. Not very desirable.
The first thing I need in the morning is coffee – with a good amount of soymilk creamer. Soymilk adds a tiny bit of sweetness to the coffee that is just right. I take my coffee and sit at the kitchen table, solving the Sudoku in the daily paper. A day doesn’t seem complete without my Sudoku.
However, the most important part of the morning is the walk through my garden. Seeing the richness of the colors that the first sunlight spills onto the flowers and getting inspired by it. Checking on the veggies and planning meals. Watching the birds and enjoying nature in my backyard. And usually, the camera is close by and used almost every morning – that keeps me going.
After that, the day takes off – I’m in the mood, whether it’s writing, painting or playing with photos.

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Would love to hear more from you and yours. If you have a 'practice' that you'd like to share..please email me with 'Daily Practice' as the subject title. I'll be posting them here to honor the light in me that honors the light in you.