Art and the art of staying young.

Where has the week gone? It seems like just yesterday that it was Monday. There's an old saying, "Time flies when you're having fun." And it sure does. When you love what you do, you don't mind working and that's how I feel about writing. I can think of so many ideas for books but there are just so many hours in the day that I can work. So I keep a list of possible projects...just in case I ever run out of ideas. But that's not very likely! Creativity keeps us young...at least young at heart. Ever watch a child when you give them the a blank piece of paper and a couple of crayons? They instantly turn into an artist. Why? Because it's in the DNA of all humans (and a few frogs and snakes I know) to create. People are endowed with creative minds...but that creativity often gets stifled and put on the back burner. Spending time creating is just for children, they think. Read this and you might change your mind.
http://www.beliefnet.com/Wellness/Health/2007/05/How-Creativity-Keeps-Us-Ageless.aspx
As the above aricle states, there are a number of studies that show where there is a "vital relationship between creative expression and healthy aging."
Whatever your plans are for the weekend, be sure to schedule in some time for a creative endeavor. Whether your thing is; painting, writing, arranging flowers, playing music, etc. just go ahead and do it. Let loose and have some fun showing off your creative side . Feel like a kid again!  You may not look any younger on the outside, but you'll feel younger and being "young at heart" is so much more important. See you all back on Monday.