One of the characteristics of very creative people involves
thinking outside the line, the circle, and, yes, okay, the box. These men and
women typically include writers, poets, scientists, composers, philosophers,
artisans, and gifted children, especially those with empathy or sensitivity to
others.
Often, these gifts overlap, for example, a poet might also write, create music, or paint. Or a data processing engineer might find amazing ways to connect numerical digits and produce something that categorizes information and provides solutions to problems. Then, in his spare time, he might doodle, make swirly colored bars of natural soap, or invent a new recipe for bread.
On particularly active days, creatively speaking, trouble comes when those ingenious ideas don’t acknowledge bed-time, as if the imaginative mind has no off switch. Other creatives all over the world experience this frustration, too, so, Lord willing, some will respond with helpful ideas in the Comments section below. Meanwhile,
- Don’t get mad at yourself for being awake, even though you’re tired!
- Do a few stretching exercises.
- Make a list of ideas that won’t hush to expound on at a more appropriate time.
- Listen to some relaxing instrumental hymns or calming prayers.
- Ask God for the prayers to pray. Then use the time to pray whatever He brings to your mind.
- Thank God for giving you the gift of creativity even though insomnia accompanied the gift.
- If you’ve done all the above and can’t let go of a new idea, get up and go with it. Let it flow until empty.
- Ask God to give you the rest you need, even if sleep only comes for a couple of hours.
May the Lord guide, bless, and provide you with the rest and everything else you need in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
