Le Divorce

(Jack White and Karen Elson, photo by Gareth Cattermole, Getty)

Creativity is defined as a new way of doing something. Based on this definition, I am finding that I am a lot more "creative" than I ever gave myself credit for.

I can draw. And I used to apply this talent in grade school through a variety of sketching projects. As an adult I scaled it back to blind contour portraits of friends and family. Creative? Well, perhaps.

I can style and edit. If you need to put together a complete look for an event, then I am your gal. Want some help editing your magazine, then call me. Creative? Um, okay.

But what about finding a new way to view something that is causing you upset, grief, struggle and discomfort. I can definitely offer some alternate ways to view the event from a perspective that it is actually the greatest thing that could possibly have occurred to you on the grounds of your own growth and ultimate happiness. The trouble is that when someone is experiencing their unfortunate situation, they may not be ready to check things out from a positive vantage point-- yet. In which case, offering them some alternate perspectives is really all I can do... well that and my total support while they process things.

Divorce and break ups are one of those things that seem to cause the most upset, and marinading in negative outlook. And while there are a myriad of alternate viewpoints on this unfortunate situation, here is one that I find very empowering and inspiring. Click here to read about the divorce party that Jack White and Karen Elson hosted earlier this summer.

Now, don't you dare go and label me as pro-divorce. Although I am not exactly sure how I feel about the institution of marriage, I am pretty solid with the concept of being one's word. Regardless, I do admire how Jack Black and Karen Elson chose to view and manage their own unfortunate divorce. Very creative, if you ask me.