What a Wonderful Headline!

“The Internet Reacted Hilariously To The Weasel Riding a Woodpecker!”

I just had to have a peek. And yes, there was a non-photo shopped pic of a weasel riding a woodpecker!  An amateur photographer, Martin Le- May, caught the pic of a lifetime and you could feel his joy!

But there was more to this article than just a wonderful pic… there was a whole ‘truck load’ of potentials for all internet enthusiasts and part-timers alike to play with.

In no time at all there was John Travolta riding the woodpecker, the weezle delivering pizza and even Miley Cyrus astride her wrecking ball.

 Whether you see these photo shopped copies as ridiculous or brilliant, the truth is they have allowed a largely non creative, non-expressive section of the public the opportunity to bring their playful thoughts forward and share them with the world where previously such thoughts may have been shelved in the ‘shouldn’t go there’ regions of the brain.

This use of the internet for playful, free expression is a wonderful outlet for people who otherwise may never allow themselves to reveal or express their thoughts and imagination artistically and creatively. Creativity is not just for the artists, writers, designers and film makers etc… we are all naturally creative. We all have a grand and playful imaginations, but for some, due to various limiting beliefs, that creative spark has been gradually suppressed.

I've been an artist all my life. I’ve taught art and used art therapy in schools for many years. It’s my experience that given the opportunity, everyone can find that creative spark and ignite it into a roaring flame releasing colourful, imaginative and joyful creations. Nothing brings more joy to the self and the soul than free creativity.

In this world where the left brain activity of mental knowledge is deemed most desirable, society has let their creative right brain activity become suppressed. For a balanced life of joy, awareness and expansion, we need to balance both the right and the left sides of the brain. So, when you see something like a weasel riding on the back of a woodpecker and it triggers a playful or even silly thought, don’t send it to that mental dumping ground filled with old insecurities, doubts and limitations, breathe in into your heart space where your imagination is waiting for you play with it. Expand that thought in as many directions as you can and even share it so your joy may then trigger another’s potentially creative thought. Free your thoughts and let them dance with your imagination and feel all the luscious joy you have created for yourself.

Sue Norman

Original photograph by Martin Le-May