creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties

I love my pastor Ray Johnston.  Recently, he told me of 3 things that I must build into my life to keep burn out at bay.  Here you go, courtesy of Rick Warren.

1.  Divert Daily

Choose to divert your attention each day to what is important even if it means walking out of the office for a few minutes to remember what your role is and what is important.  It’s great for pulling yourself out of the minutia.

2.  Withdraw Weekly

Find a place to withdraw to pray.  Prayer is key, without it nothing happens.  Jesus models this as countless times the bible says “he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.”  There is a sense of purpose, strength and yes sometimes silence in our times of prayer but never are they in vain.  Someone once told me that “Courage is fear that has said its prayers.”

3.  Abandon Annually

Every year go on a vacation.  Get away from the office and spend time away.  Amazing what can happen.