Revelations
Revelations can start in unexpected ways. Occasionally they come upon me in the aisle of the supermarket when a package of something may trigger a new association, which leads to an “Aha” moment of memory, understanding or problem solving. Sometimes in the morning, if I enter gently into wakefulness, a surge of creativity can occur in thought and in ideation and an artistic concept emerges or a painting worry is relieved. I have experienced similar surges waking from naps in the studio, to look at work in progress and see clearly with those bleary waking eyes – “Oh that’s what I need to do:” suddenly obvious in the half dream, half wake state. I hate to admit it, but physical activity can push the mind into a creative and shifting point of view as well. I’m not much for athletics, but running like a hamster on a wheel, or dancing on my own, for extended periods of time, can also push me into the mindset of revelation. ...