In this blog on creativity we’re going to address one of the biggest barriers to creativity:

“I need to be born creative to be a creative person.”

Do you ever think that there is no way you can ever do anything creative, because you were simply not born creative? Do you feel that creative people were born with crayons in their hands and came out scribbling works of art by the age of two or writing arias by the time they were four? There are rare cases of child prodigies, but most people find their creativity by playing and realizing that that’s when they are happiest.

encouragement, creativity, Resources, tipsJackie ScottFebruary 23, 2026creativity, encouragement, creative tips

10 Books on Creativity

This week is all about books on creativity, and how they’ve influenced me. Many of them helped me break down barriers to creativity in my life, which I’m very thankful for. I hope you find this encouraging and are inspired to complete your own list of books that encourage you. If you have any that aren’t on this list (or haven’t read any that are) let me know — I really enjoy connecting with everyone who reads this.

Book Review, Resources, creativity, encouragementJackie ScottJanuary 19, 2026books on creativity, creativity, inspiration

CAUTION: Making Pottery is Addictive!

The beauty of working with clay, is that the possibilities are virtually endless. The lump of clay can become anything you want it to be, if you treat it carefully and with respect.

Pottery, Resources, tips, creativityJackie ScottFebruary 24, 2025pottery, encouragement, creativity, creative practiceComment

How I Made the 1,000 Tile Project

Have you ever come up with an idea you thought was great, then started working on it and realized it was going to be much bigger than you thought?

That brings me to the story behind the “1,000 Tiles Say a Single Word” piece that was part of the Potters Guild of Hamilton biennial exhibition “Next” in March 2024 at the Carnegie Gallery in Dundas, Ontario.

How Do We Know If We're Creative?

If you’re someone who doesn’t think you’re creative and have believed that all your life, how do you know once you’ve “become” creative? Is there some sort of graduation ceremony, where someone bestows a gap and gown on you saying “Now you have earned the title of Creative.”

Nope.

No bells, whistles, gaps, gowns, or flowers.

Being creative is not a distinction that is granted upon you from other people, such as someone who you consider creative saying “yes, now you are creative.”

Being creative is a decision.

It is a mindset.

It is owning the creativity you were born with.

creativity, encouragement, hopeJackie ScottJanuary 6, 2025creativity, hope, encouragement, I Am Creative, positive mindsetComment

Anxiety and Me

I was in an intense “cat-like state of readiness” no matter what the situation: when sitting at home, when getting ready to go to work, at work (that was the worst, because I had no control over what happened or when), and even when trying to go to sleep. If you’ve ever experienced any kind of anxiety, you’ll understand the feeling. If you haven’t, I’m glad you have been spared that, and pray you are always blessed to never experience it.

Peaceful Adventures

There is something blissfully peaceful about a cat napping. It's like they've perfected the art of contentment and rest, enjoying the moment, not worrying about the next thing to come. Where do you find moments of peace in your life?

Is it catching a quick nap through a busy day? Or taking a quiet walk in the woods?