I've been feeling kind of bored and down, recently, a bit stuck in a rut.  Seems like everything is same old, same old every day.  On a whim, I signed of for a class making glass beads. It was a little expensive, but something compelled me, and I had never tried it before, so I thought, "hey, why not learn something new!?"

I went to the class, and it was FABULOUS.  Not only did I learn something new, and try something I'd never done before, but I felt exhilarated to be free to use my creative skills in a new way, and to accomplish so many beads!  (I think I came away with about 50 in 2 short days!)

The bead-making experience added some zest to life for me, gave me something new to explore, and felt like doors opening to a new world where I was free to experiment, make mistakes, and learn from them to make something better on the next try.

It was almost like a deep, meditative experience, where I was completely focused for hours each day, and gained personal insights while coming away with a tangible, beautiful creation that I can share with others.

I'm so proud, I am going to share with you a photo of a few of my creations:


What can YOU go out and try today that you've never done before?  If you're stuck in a rut, this is a great technique to get yourself moving forward!