Make A Creative Mojo Box

Inspiration can be found in so many places if you are willing to open your eyes and see. Much of my inspiration comes from nature. I love the colors, the sounds, the energy. No surprise, I also find inspiration from other artists even if their style is totally different from mine. 

A recent example is the artist, Jenniebellie. I love her energy and passion. Whenever I need a creative jolt, I watch her videos. They are exploding with creativity. One of her ideas I fell in love with this week was making a Creative Mojo Box for your art or craft workspace.  

The idea is to use personal items that have a story, speak to you and get your creative juices flowing. I believe these items should be things you already have and gifts from the Universe that give you little clues throughout life. 

I decided to make my own Creative Mojo Box. The exercise was a ton of fun and really made me think about some of the items I had throughout my house. If you are interested in the how it all came together here's a video where I break down the contents. I highly encourage you to give this project a try. 

Outgoing: Mystical Romance

My paper crafts and mail art often reflect the things that are attracting me. It's no surprise I'm really loving collage these days. I'm using the technique in almost everything. There's something about the layers. I can't quite figure it out, but I'm exploring it and playing with images. 

The process I use is simple. I flip through various magazines, books and ephemera and just pull out images that attract me. I don't think about why they attract me too much at first. I just pull them out and scatter them on my work table. Then I step back and look for patterns. It's amazing what pops out. 

Currently, I'm attracted to things that are mystical and romantic. I don't know why, but I'm willing to dig deeper. It's an adventure to let the unconscious be your guide. 

Journal Prompt: Oracle Cards

Because I lead journaling workshops, I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting writing prompts. A current trend that has captured my attention is the use of oracle cards for journaling. It's a very creative way to inspire writing. 

Oracle cards are starting to appear everywhere. I've seen them in social media photos, YouTube videos and bookstores. People are using them in a variety of ways and I find it all intriguing. In my search for a deck of my own, I encountered many options. But I finally settled on a deck called Earth Magic by Steven D. Farmer. The artwork is beautiful and speaks to my current love of gardening and being outside. 

I've done quite a bit of research to learn how people are using their cards. Meditation and journaling have been the methods most attractive to me. As someone from a family dealing with Alzheimer's, I'm very interested in any advances in brain research. Some recent studies have shown that daily mediation (along with exercise or yoga) can be beneficial for those at risk for Alzheimer's disease.  So this month I've added a short morning meditation to my routine and incorporated this into my weekly journal entry. I believe creative journaling to be a form of mediation. It's one of the reasons I encourage it. 

My morning routine consists of lighting a candle, drawing an oracle card and reflecting on it's message. It's a great way to still the mind and focus. I try to do this for 20 minutes if possible. I also record the oracle card word or message of the day in my journal. When I do my weekly wrap up it's nice to look back on each day and the area of focus. 

What are some creative ways you prompt yourself to focus and write? I'd love to know if others are using oracle cards or some other form of daily devotion. 

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