We are creative people. I believe everyone benefits from making something good, but creating takes time, space, and energy. As a person who’s embracing the creative life, I’ve discovered something very important.

Creativity can take over.

I’m not saying it’s a bad thing, but it’s the inherent nature of this marvelous beast. When you want to paint with watercolors, it sounds simple enough. But after you hunt for brushes, paints, paper, a clear table, and a kid or two, the mix is overwhelming. Where do you put the paintings that aren’t dry yet? Where do you put paintings when they are dry?

When paintings end up sharing the dinner table with you, their charm can wear off.

Fuel your creative life with an invention center in your home.

A home is a powerful place. One of the best things you can do for yourself and the people you live with is give everyone the opportunity to develop their talents and contribute to the family. An invention center does that.

So, what is an invention center?

Think of your favorite creative hobby. Maybe it’s tinkering, building, pottery, painting, mosaic, writing, chemistry, electronic work, or whatever thing you like to do. An invention center is a place where you get to do that thing, guilt-free and supply-ready.

Your invention center can live in a box under your bed that you pull out each evening. If you have a corner of a room, your invention center can hang out in that space and be ready to tackle a new project with you. An invention center can be a building, but if you don’t have a building, don’t let that keep you from inventing. Start small.

I think a lot of us tend to neglect creative endeavors because of the perceived work involved. Or we dive in without a plan and get frustrated. Your invention center is going to look different than mine because our interests are unique, but we can still learn from one another. I plan to keep you posted on how things come along with my invention center, and I’d love to hear about the strategies you’re using to fuel your inventive life.

Until next time,

Invent your story