Have you noticed how many people constantly occupy themselves with podcasts, webinairs and audio books when they are driving, walking and waiting?
Are you one of those people that have your earphones plugged in as you eat, read, walk, shop and even watch TV? It seems we are unable to just be. To listen to our own thoughts, ideas and genius tumbling around our minds. Often, I observe runners and bikers with their ears filled with little buds that occupy their heads with music or motivational speak. I do admit to watching TV when I iron. For sure I listen to music when sharing some food with a friend or sitting in a bar sipping a fine cafe. But constant sounds, words or music makes me wonder if we are ever listening to our own genius and it begs the question –Â Are You Listening To Your Own Genius?
-Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice – Steve Jobs
Every day new information, data and news arrives in our in boxes on our phones and desktops. Sometimes it feels like it is a flood of what everybody else is doing and saying. All those videos and photos, quotes and offers. The buy me – have me and click me decade is in full swing. There are times when it feels hard to express your own opinion, your own take or version on a topic. The airwaves are full up and full on. So how can we tune in to our own genius and tap into our gold?
-Too many people listen to the noise of the world instead of themselves – Leon Brown
Each of us have our special way of relaxing, switching off and taking a break and all of those outlets are valid to you! Those with quieter energy prefer tranquil vibes and those with high energy might indulge in more active pastimes. All have their benefits. Find yours – indulge in a variety and don’t compare or judge what others do to switch off.
During the 14 weeks I spent writing my new book Breaking Rules – Changing Roles I took lots of little breaks. That style suited me and fit the project. I would walk around, by the beach, even in my garden, just absorbing. Yes! Absorbing everything! The birds – the bees – the trees – the sounds from the street and the neighbours dog. Sometimes, I would sit in a cafe and just take in all the chatter and excitement from other peoples lives. I always picked up something to set me back down to writing my book. You see, I was out listening to my Genius! Being inspired and firing up my imagination. Stimulating the genius in me!
-I have nothing to declare but my genius – Oscar Wilde
I want to encourage you to find your genius in the way that fits you. To create the space that allows you to connect with your genius and refresh the parts that need refreshing! We all need the rest that sleep brings and we also need the zone or arena that recharges and rejuvenates our 6 glorious senses and that makes you, makes us all, the Creative Genius’s we can be!
So have a wonderful week stirring the creative juices that brings out the genius in you!
Hi Georgia,
First off – what a beautiful photograph of the young girl!
Genius? Moi? silly giggle….. I know, a lot of us Brits tend to be a tad backwards in coming forwards sometimes and the mores, and some religions, in the past frowned on “Self glorification,” There is a BUT coming….If we don’t air or encourage whatever lurks within: be it a skill of some sort or an innate gift – for we are ALL good at something…we could spend/waste a whole lot of life wondering and fretting, when the answer lies within ourselves. We are often – through some small discrepancy in our characters – capable of not listening to our inner voice (we all have one). Laziness and procrastination, as well as a lack of self worth are responsible for many an unfulfilled life, and I’v e been using the internet long enough to know that the latter feeling is common among creative people. We NEVER think that we or our work are ever good enough! That can either act as fuel or water to ambition, so WHY NOT HEED Georgia’s words of advice and at least let a bud of genius show itself this Spring! (I’m trying….) Hugs x
Wise words Joy and you mentioned an important point about how creative people suffer a lot of internal doubts and lack of self-belief. Support and kindness makes a big difference and you give me heaps of that! 🙂
The best way to recognise genius, is if we practice it with sharp eyes and notice it in others. Genius is not a legend, even if we love to create myths. Yes, ingenuity is natural and most of us possess some form or element of it. Sometimes it is easy, other times difficult to see it. We must appreciate our talents and acknowledge it in each other mutually, it helps to accept its reality. To see the brilliance and to be able to praise it is a special talent. To live in it, act with it our precious calling. I appreciate your intention to inspire me to remember this assignment of mine.
More wise words and Genius coming out here Gyula! Yes, appreciating it in others, needs to be emphasised. Thanks for sharing your wisdom 🙂
Brilliant article Georgia! We are conditioned into, and too often praised for, being a human ‘doing’ and not for being a human ‘being.’
Did you know the original meaning of the word genius, taken from the late 14th century, is “a guardian deity or spirit which watches over each person from birth”?
also “prophetic skill” ? You certainly need to shut off the monkey mind and just be to be able to listen to your genius, or your guardian angel!
Today’s usage of the word wasn’t recorded until the 1640’s.