We had more rain on Saturday. Thankfully this thunderstorm didn’t lead to me spending nearly 2 hours curled up on the floor in my closet with pillows, my laptop and phone letting family know I was safe, but that the tornado sirens were still blaring outside my windows.
And as long as storms don’t reach that capacity, I enjoy rainy days, especially when they happen over the weekend and it means I can curl up in my chair with a cup of hot coffee or tea (or both) and just write.
Honestly, I think rainstorms, aside from making me want to curl up under a blanket and watch a movie, they bring out my creativity. As I sat there writing on Saturday, I also found myself drawn to all sorts of other creative projects, whether that be photography, sewing or music. It’s almost like a landslide of creativity, as the water rushes through the sky, so do the creative juices through my blood.
To make it even better, I found the perfect soundtrack for a rainy day as I pulled up “Landslides” by Zara Kershaw. The music filled my ears (blocking out the beeping smoke detector somewhere in the building – don’t worry, I submitted a ticket to maintenance to replace) and I wanted nothing more than to just spend my day inside and soaking up as much of my creative side as I could.
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What was the soundtrack to your weekend?
How do you release creative energy?

This is so inspiring! I love the post:)
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Thanks!! 🙂
I agree! I think that the rain brings out creativity in me too. It forces you to stay in and relax and let’s your mind wander
Kristen recently posted…Our Weekend
Exactly!
I am like you and love a great rainstorm on the weekend when I don’t have to go out. My soundtrack varied from Britney’s new album to bluegrass at an event I went to this weekend.
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I was never much of a Britney fan but I may have to listen to her album out of curiosity sake!
My weekend soundtrack was Mr Jones by counting crows. I listened to it a TON!
Oh nice!
This reminds me of the song Landscape remade by Dixie Chicks and I love it. Here’s to a productive Monday!
I LOVE the Dixie Chicks!
Rainstorms (and snowstorms) definitely make me more productive creatively. When I don’t want to be outside I’m much more disciplined about staying at my computer and getting writing done.
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True that!
I love raining days, and how it slows us down. I love reading, playing board games and cooking on these days!
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I like board games too! Or puzzles, I love puzzles!
Rainstorms bring out my creativity as well. I really think dreary weather makes me more introspective and I love that. Also really like this song!
I love hearing that so many other people love rainstorms too!
Who was it that said never make your passion your work? I find that to be a little bit harsh, but I do understand. We definitely all need a place that is still “ours” in the midst of everything. Sometimes, I think rain reminds us of our need to just be inside ourselves from time to time.
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Agreed! I have a hard time finding that balance sometimes, but I’m working on it. I did find though that in college, the more I was criticized in my music and singing, the less fun it became so I had to refocus how my musical career could be. I know I’m not doing anything with it now, but that’s another story for another day… 😉