How do you Create - do you have any rituals?

I recently read a great article that I wanted to share with you about how you create. When people ask me to embroider for them, I am usually asked for my ideas - how can I express with lettering, monogramming or design, what they want to say.

In his article, "Running to Create", Jonathan Fields talks about using movement to stimulate thinking and creativity. While I had never thought about this link, I believe that it is true for me. Pushing myself with physical activity clears my mind for creativity.

Please read his article and comment here about how you create. I would really like to hear your ideas.