Creating Through A Pandemic

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Hey guys! It's been a minute. I'm here with my first post of 2021. So let's dig in, shall we? 


2020 was a very weird year for most of us. It changed life as we know it, shifted our entire work dynamic and ultimately changed the way we create. This ongoing pandemic has plagued us for close to a year. 


You may be asking yourself: "How do I create through a pandemic?"; "How do I collaborate in such an environment?"


Hmm....I have 3 steps that could help. 


The first step is renewing your mindset and shifting your focus on God, who is the source of all creativity. Surrendering, reframing and grounding our hearts once again. Allowing God to reveal new ways to express our God-given creativity. 


The second step is to be cognizant of the fact that God is doing something new (Isaiah 43:19). We need to be open to being in a place of humility, leaving behind that which no longer belongs in the present day. We need to be open to allowing God to birth God-ideas not good ideas, as God ideas have the ability to change the world and create new innovations. 


The third step is pace yourself and be consistent.  It's important to pace yourself and set goals that will help you as you create; be it in your workplace, in the studio, as you produce your podcast, create content or as you serve in your local church. Organisation is vital as you pursue the art of creativity. Consistency is key. 


With a every new season comes change, and with that change comes the need to adapt. Choose to adapt and thrive. 


Think about it!

Comments

  1. Yanta TanyaFebruary 10, 2021 at 5:48 AM

    Very very true and helpful indeed. Thank you for sharing👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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    1. Mufaro ChifambaFebruary 10, 2021 at 5:54 AM

      Thank you for reading. I'm glad that it was helpful.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 10, 2021 at 5:48 AM

    Very helpful thank you 💯🙏
    It's the "God ideas" we need 🙌

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  3. Lolo SkaiFebruary 10, 2021 at 5:57 AM

    Much needed. Thank you🌻

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  4. Vongai MhlangaFebruary 10, 2021 at 6:11 AM

    Enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Bulane MdakaFebruary 10, 2021 at 9:49 AM

    Yesss. "We need to allow God to birth God ideas, not good ideas as God ideas have the ability to change the world and create new innovations."

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