There is something to be said about the comfort that comes from being home. I mean, we cannot stay home forever and stay guarded against the outside world. Being able to leave home, go to a foreign place, and return renewed has a special feeling that accompanies the journey. To appreciate our haven of wherever we call home, we must be willing to leave only to return a changed person. The author titles chapter seven “Geography Is No Longer Our Master.” Think about what that means and how it applies to finding our creativity. I would dare to go as far to say that if you have the motivation to go out in search of creativity, you will find the means to support the efforts and be greatly rewarded because of it. With modern transportation and a neat resource called the World Wide Web, it makes seeing the world more attainable. Austin Kleon ends a section of the chapter with this: “You have to find a place that feeds you—creatively, socially, spiritually, and literally.” Tending to these important areas of life is crucial to our overall well-being. They matter and make it possible to pursue the chase. Creativity. Define your creative space and stick to it. For me, my room is my creative haven. The calming colors get my gears spinning, and there is no telling where they will take me. Socially. Be in the company of people who are good for you and you for them. Like-mindedness is healthy, but too much of a good thing can be mundane. Balance a sense of diversity among friends and affiliations. My friends keep me grounded and challenge me to be a stronger person. Spiritually. Tune into the higher power of your soul and maintain a relationship with your thoughts and belief system. Weekly Bible studies keep me in check and having friendships with other Christians gives me the strength and confidence in knowing I am never alone. Literally. Soul food is always a crowd pleaser. Do not neglect the responsibility to fuel your body, and splurging once in a while on junk food with friends is a deserving reward of life. Sharing a meal with friends and family is extra special and satisfying. Happiness begins where hunger ends. The opportunity to go on life’s quest for inspiration and answers to all of our questions only comes but once. We must be ready to answer the call and go where it takes us. And when we return, the sameness of home will remain, but our refreshed mindset will change and flourish all because we were willing to go the distance. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2017
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