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Creativity = simplified complexity

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"Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity."  CHARLES  MINGUS

In an effort to make ourselves look intelligent and busy we, too often, complicate and confuse matters.  The truth is... it takes an incredible amount of time, thought and energy to twist complex issues into usable solutions.  Stop kidding yourself with busy-ness, get busy... THINKING... and "simply" create art. 

DON'T BLINK... you're on the verge of something amazing.

 

NOTE:  Currently reading THE ACCIDENTAL CREATIVE  by Todd Henry

 

Hot... yes it is....

Come February... I'm requesting that someone slap me should I say, "I can't wait till summer gets here.".  

Thanks @garrett_lewis for encouraging news and graphic.  I'm all about setting records, but...

Blog Post: Your Creation

I like rules... when they have purpose.  Rules for the sake of tradition or expectations leave me empty.  Perhaps that's why I am so drawn to the next generation.  If you can show them value, meaning... purpose... they are in.  Otherwise... all you will get out of them is a "next".

Try this on for size…  "It doesn't matter how things are done everywhere else.  In your little world, you can make it like it should be." Derek Sivers

I like it... we are not bound to trivial rules and pretend boundaries.  No need to ask permission.  Your fate does not lie in the the hands of someone else.  It's up to you.  Create your life the way it "should be" and soar.

For me that means hearing the voice of God and chasing after the way it should be.  It's soaring above the swamp most call life, delighting in the glory of my Incredible God.  Join me... make it like it should be.  

Meeting Needs

In todays world there are plenty of people and unlimited access to them.  Just try escaping the crowd.  You'll find yourself with a thousand other people trying to do the same.

So if what you are doing is not attracting people, you quite simply are not meeting a need.  You may think you know what they need.  You have permission to push, market, scream and "sell" whatever it is that you think is "best" for your target... but in the end THEY choose.     

If they are choosing to ignore you... you are not meeting the need.  Not meeting the need will leave you in obscurity.  What good does it do to have the best 8-Track player available on the market today?  For that matter the best CD/DVD player on the market?  

Church... Never more in history have we experienced the emptiness and core hunger for fulfillment, joy, purpose... somehow I think we have a failure to communicate and connect the need with the solution.  Marketing won't do it, "cool" won't do it, _________ won't do it... in the end it's about connecting the Truth with the need.  Let's just try it... let me know how it goes for you.

Time to breath (blogpost)

Here's some randomness for you...

*Current series:  BE-THE-BOD... We are team teaching our own series for the month of July.  Yesterday on LOVE GOD @Allisonaththebod, my beautiful, intelligent, passionate, gifted wife knocked it out of the park.  @Krohnus followed with an incredible video... though he's not so beautiful... he did a great job as well.  Thankful for my team and I'm really looking forward to next with with LOVE OTHERS and Amy K. bringing the bacon on Groups and Growth.

* Vacation came at the perfect time.  They say change of place, change of pace and you will get fresh perspective... TRUE for me... knocked out some much needed R&R, did some reading and thinking that has really put me in a strong place as we go through this series.  Have you taken your time off yet?  DO IT NOW!  You might just find that creative kick-start you've been needing.

* The thought that keeps ringing in my head comes from the last glimpses of Jesus as he about to give us marching orders right before his ascension.  Matthew 28:17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.  This seriously blows my mind.  The Risen Savior is standing in front of you and you're in the "some doubted" crowd!!?? I hope there isn't a chapter written somewhere in the archives of Heaven where it says, "And God's Holy Spirit impressed _________ on Johnny's heart but.... he doubted..."  I'd rather it say, "Johnny got ahead of himself, stepped in a pile of poop and really messed things up because he ate too much pizza one night and thought God was telling him something..." than... "and Johnny doubted".  I want to be in the "they worshiped him" crowd... You?

* Been lifting weights routinely since January.  It's become a little bit enjoyable.  The discipline to roll out at 6:30am and pump some iron is paying off.  Spent July 4th on the mountain bike trails and playing disc golf with the young bucks and felt really good.  It's never too late.  Are you taking care of your body.  It's time.  It's worth it.  

What's God doing in your life?  Post here or shoot me and email... johnny@thebod.tv.  I'd love to hear about it and pray for you.