Everything Fun WRITING PROMPT

Summary

The web content discusses the concept of a "bliss station," a dedicated space for fostering creativity and fun, inspired by Austin Kleon and Joseph Campbell, and encourages readers to share their own creative spaces.

Abstract

The article "Everything Fun WRITING PROMPT" delves into the significance of having a personal "bliss station" – a sanctuary where one can immerse themselves in creativity without distractions. Drawing on the wisdom of Austin Kleon and Joseph Campbell, it emphasizes the necessity of such a space for nurturing one's creative potential. The author invites readers to consider what elements they would incorporate into their ideal creative environment, whether it be art, books, or the serenity of nature. The prompt also acknowledges that creativity can thrive in simplicity and fewer distractions. It is not merely about the physical surroundings but also about the intentions and rituals one adopts in this space. The article calls for submissions to share these personal creative havens, with the aim of inspiring others and fostering a community of creativity and fun.

Opinions

The author believes that fun and creativity are deeply interconnected and that a designated space can enhance both experiences.
Austin Kleon's influence is evident as the author appreciates the concept of a "bliss station" and the importance of sacred time and space for creativity.
Mason Curry's "Daily Rituals" is recommended for insights into the habits of artists and how they create spaces for their work.
The article suggests that the ideal creative space is subjective and can range from being surrounded by inspiring objects to preferring a minimalist environment with fewer distractions.
The author emphasizes that the essence of a bliss station lies not only in its physical composition but also in the mindful intentions and rituals practiced within it.
There is an open invitation for readers to contribute their own interpretations and examples of bliss stations, highlighting the value of community and shared inspiration.
The article concludes by expressing gratitude to contributors and editors who have participated in the creative process, reinforcing the collaborative nature of the publication.

Building an inspiring bliss station for creative work

Photo of author’s bliss station

Fun and creativity are inextricably linked. Creativity is usually fun, and fun usually involves creativity. So, could we possibly be more creative and have more fun if we designed a space for these experiences? I think so.

I’m a fan of Austin Kleon, an author of various books and articles about creativity. One of my favorite articles he wrote is titled “The Bliss Station.” In it, he talked about creating a space and the time to cultivate our creativity daily. Kleon was inspired by Joseph Campbell, author of The Power of Myth, who said

“This is an absolute necessity for anybody today. You must have a room, or a certain hour or so a day, where you don’t know what was in the newspapers that morning, you don’t know who your friends are, you don’t know what you owe anybody, you don’t know what anybody owes to you. This is a place where you can simply experience and bring forth what you are and what you might be. This is the place of creative incubation. At first you may find that nothing happens there. But if you have a sacred place and use it, something eventually will happen.”

I appreciate that he considers the designated time and space as sacred, that we allow ourselves this gift without interruption or the need to justify or defend our use of this time and space, and that we enter it with a desire to be in whatever way we see fit.

Mason Curry, the author of Daily Rituals, offers up many insights about how many well-known artists have carved our spaces habitually so they could bring their creations to fruition. It’s worth the read because we can learn about what might work or not work in our lives.

The idea of creating a bliss station has always been inspiring to me. Who wouldn’t want to design a space to do creative things? Many of us probably already have an area to do our thing, whatever our thing is. But is our space designed with intention? Does it inspire us?

What would you most want to be surrounded by in your creative space: art, photos, motivational sayings, colorful walls, plants, animals, books, a desk or table, etc. Think about what your ideal space would contain.

On the other hand, being creative doesn’t mean you need to be surrounded by many things. Some may prefer a plain space with fewer distractions.

For this prompt, I invite you to share images or descriptions of your bliss station or what your bliss station would contain. You may not have created such a space yet, but an ideal provides something worthwhile to work toward achieving.

To clarify, though, creating a bliss station is not just about the stuff we put around us. It also includes the type of intentions we hold while being in a particular space. For example, many creative people choose to enter their bliss station with no technology — no phones, internet, or other distractions. Some people even resist a set location and opt for various places in nature or social places like a coffee shop. When space does not allow a fixed location, some people designate an area of their home for a temporary bliss station like a kitchen table once the kids go to school.

Any area is acceptable as long as it inspires us. This prompt aims to get us seriously thinking about how to generate more creativity and fun through the intentional use of specific spaces and times. I eagerly await what you creative people have to say about this meaningful matter.

Submissions for this prompt will be accepted through the end of April 2022. To learn how to submit articles to Everything Fun, please click here. If you would like to be a writer for our fun-loving pub, please let us know in the comments section of this article or email Hollie at [email protected] with your email handle (e.g., mine is @holliepetit).

Thank you for reading! We look forward to hearing about your bliss stations!

Thank you, Spyder Darling, for reading this article and making valuable changes! You have a great eye and a keen sense of flow in writing!

Photo of “blissful corner” by author

Thank you to the writers for Everything Fun!