In 2008, President Uchtdorf taught, “The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul… Everyone can create. You don’t need money, position, or influence in order to create something of substance or beauty. Creation brings deep satisfaction and fulfillment.” These words have been important to me as I have worked to bring more creativity into my life. One may think that creativity is always flowing and spontaneous, and that it does not require much planning or effort. To the contrary, one’s best creative work may come after special preparation and patience, and by learning from repetitive efforts of trial and error. This is certainly the case for me as I have tried to extend my creativity as a photographer. Capturing the image below of a mother swan, momentarily rising from her nest of eggs, required planning, careful effort, and patience.