Creativity
Posted By sharon on April 16, 2009
As human beings, I believe our inner nature yearns to express. The form that expression takes varies widely depending on our mood, our lifestyle, our health, our connection with our sense of well-being, and if we give it time and space. Expression may be physical (such as movement or action), emotional (expressing feelings outward), mental (thoughts and stories we tell ourselves or others), or a combination of these domains. Many people feel connected to their spiritual essence (that which is beyond the ordinary sense of self) when they express through creativity.
By taking time for a regular mindfulness practice of being with ourselves and feeling what’s happening inside, we can sense when creativity is prompting us to express in some form. Choosing if our expression is skillful or unskillful makes a huge difference in how our lives unfold. Overlooking our inner creative voice is like trying to stop a river from flowing freely. From time to time I will post different ways in which I and others give form to creative expression.
To start, here is a photograph my husband took while we were on a trip in Russia several years ago. The architectural structures on Khizi Island made a strong impression on him. Sometimes Sid likes to dabble with his art pen. The picture is a drawing he did from the photo. Have you given expression to your creative spirit lately?
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