Honor Your Creative Spirit
Why is it that hippies like tie-dyes? Is there any scientific reason for it? I realize I’m making a broad generalization here, but seriously… it’s been my experience that the majority of the people I’ve met who call themselves hippies like tie-dyed clothing.
I do actually have a theory about it. (Yes, of course I do!) I think that people who are relaxed and down-to-earth (a.k.a. hippies) are in touch with their artistic sides. Tie-dying stuff is an easy way to be creative, and wearing tie-dyed clothing is a cool way to show off your creativity to others.
So maybe I’m full of veggie bologna with this theory. (It’s happened before.) But honestly, I do believe that it’s very important to be in touch with your creative side.
I’m writing this blog while I’m sitting on a floor pillow in a Japanese tea room-inspired alcove in the fabulous Safehouse Coffee and Tea in historic downtown Griffin, Georgia. I came here tonight because I’m a member of the Artisans’ Guild of Griffin, and we meet here every Tuesday night.
Sometimes, we have an artist present some special craft technique or related information; sometimes we just hang out. It’s quite common to see people drawing, or writing, or playing music here. And it’s completely expected that there will be smiles, and hugs, and fabulous coffee.
They actually roast the beans on site and grind and press them to create the most aromatic, savory coffee around. After you’ve tasted it, you’ll understand that, to the team here at Safehouse, coffee and tea are art forms.
I joined the Artisans’ Guild a little over a year ago, and I’m so thankful for the impact it’s had on my life. I love the connections I’ve made with so many cool, artsy people, and I feel so much better when I release my inner artist by doing something creative. If you haven’t tried something artistic lately, I highly recommend it. You don’t have to show anyone the finished product if you don’t want to. But the process itself can be very cathartic.
In addition to my “day job” as a web designer, in the past year I’ve enjoyed making handcrafted jewelry, beaded “floss-style” bookmarks, the t-shirt/mug/canvas bag designs you see plastered all over the TreeHuggingLunatic.com site, along with various other creative endeavors. Shoot, I’ve even enjoyed tie-dye!
Respectfully Submitted,
Kelly Palmatier
