Even hummingbirds stop to refuel.
If you’ve been feeling guilty for not creating lately, this is your reminder:
Rest isn’t the opposite of creativity.
It’s part of the creative process.
Your imagination doesn’t disappear when you slow down. It restores itself.
Some of the best art journal pages don’t begin with a burst of inspiration—they begin after you’ve taken a breath, had a good night’s sleep, stepped away from the pressure, or simply allowed yourself to be human.
If you’ve been staring at a blank page lately, maybe you don’t need to push harder.
Maybe you just need to refuel.
So today, give yourself permission to:
🎨 Close the laptop.
🎨 Drink some water.
🎨 Step outside.
🎨 Take a nap.
🎨 Then come back to your journal when you’re ready.
Your creativity will still be waiting for you.
Because creating from overflow will always feel better than creating from exhaustion.
Art Journal Prompt:
“What helps me feel creatively refueled?”
Spend 5 minutes answering that question with words, paint, collage, or doodles.
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Demeka Tigner
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Even hummingbirds stop to refuel.
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