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Hello. I'm afraid its happened. I've become stuck. Damn it. One moment I'm a wellspring of creativity and the next I'm dry as a desert. Is it the weather? No. Maybe I'm not sleeping enough? Hmm.

You know what it is?

It's doubt.

Worry.

Lack of confidence.

Sometimes it comes out of nowhere and runs me over like a hijacked bus. Bad part is...I'm the driver.

I know it is normal. It's human. But it's so frustrating. It makes my heart feel heavy.

A friend recently questioned me, wondering what I would do after I finished painting pretty faces. She didn't mean anything by it...just curious about my artistic path but now I can't get it out of my head. Is my art phony? Shallow? Is it inauthentic? Maybe I've been influenced by too many people. Maybe it is coming across as forced. Maybe I should just stop doing it.

My creative spirit comes to screeching halt. Stuck on the side of a busy street with negativity whizzing by. Unable to cross. To progress.

I need to find inspiration. I need to get off my butt and get with the program and beat these thoughts. So I spent some time (while devouring a bar of chocolate)  gathering some links that offer great ideas to do just that!

* Check out these great lists that prompt ideas, spark thoughts and get your out of the rut.

* A practical and simplistic guide to inspiration.

* A wonderland of inspiring Pinterest quotes

* Check out this fabulous site dedicated to inspiration!

Ok, wish me luck! If you are dealing with your own creative slump I hope this helps! Also, I would love to hear how you seek inspiration.

xo,

Ivy