Jane Wheelwright, a Jungian analyst, said, “Life and creativity are synonymous.”

We have always found creative ways to manifest what we want in our lives in relationships, children, homes, employment, recreation, travel, etc. Early in our life together, we articulated our process as “what we were Called to do.” Later we discovered David Whyte’s poetry and prose. He says, “No path leads all the way. When you come to a crossroads, choose the path with heart. And when you get to the horizon, you will be several miles off course. Chose the path with heart.”  We were also guided by a process that is described by the road sign leading from the Sandy Spring Meeting House: “As Way Opens.”

We just completed hanging an art show through ArtSpace at Friends House. We also gave a presentation about how our conscious commitment to creativity has produced the visual art in our lives. Roger is always looking for the “WOW” factor in photography and Judith paints what moves her about the landscape or creates images of memories that are important to her. In choosing to pursue painting and photography, we have expanded our capacity to see creation in all its beauty.

Creativity is often thought of as limited to the performing or visual arts. However, creativity also involves knowing what we want and manifesting that in our lives. This often requires that we “think outside the box” and discover new and different ways of reaching our goals which enrich our lives.

Our partnership in creativity has also expanded and deepened our relationship and connection with each other and our broader community.