Both Gardening and the creative process have seasonal cycles. There are
times of intense activity and productivity, as well as periods of rest and
reflection. Seasonal cycles in the creative process and the concept of beauty
and expression in creative endeavours add depth to understanding how writers,
poets, painters, and gardeners approach their work:

Spring
(Inspiration): This phase is like the awakening of ideas, much like plants
sprouting in spring. Creatives brainstorm, gather inspiration, and start
planning their projects.

Summer
(Productivity): Just as summer is a time of growth and abundance in a garden,
creatives dive into their work with energy and focus. They write, paint, or
create intensely, often producing their best work.

Fall
(Harvesting): Fall symbolizes the culmination of efforts. Writers finish
drafts, painters complete artworks, and poets refine their verses. It’s a time
of harvesting the fruits of creative labour. Harvesting and Sharing: When the
time comes, creators “harvest” their finished work and share it with
the world, much like a gardener shares the fruits of their labour. The final
step in gardening is harvesting the fruits of one’s labour. Similarly, writers,
poets, and painters must share their work with others through publication or
exhibition.  Just as a gardener proudly
displays their harvest, creators can showcase their work, sharing it with the
world and receiving feedback and recognition.

Winter
(Rest and Reflection): Similar to how gardens rest in winter, creatives take a
break to recharge. They reflect on past work, gather new ideas, and prepare for
the next cycle of creativity.

Adaptation
to Conditions: Just as a gardener adapts to changing weather conditions and
pests, creative individuals must adapt to new trends, technologies, and
challenges to stay relevant and innovative. Gardeners adapt to changing weather
and environmental conditions, while creatives adapt to feedback, trends, and
new ideas in their respective fields.

Originally Published on https://boomersnotsenior.blogspot.com/

Royce Shook Blogger

I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired