Are you feeling like life is out of control? Overwhelmed by the number of changes that are rapidly happening in the world right now? Anytime we face change we are breaking apart patterns.
Right NOW is an opportunity to CREATE a life worth living. It is an opportunity to use creativity and reshape patterns that have come to an abrupt halt. There is nothing easy about reinventing our world, however, if we can become conscious about how we want to rebuild our daily habits, interactions, and create our community, well, then we are living. And living courageously!
“When everything around you is blurry, you can find clarity with focus in the present.”
What is courage? Courage is our ability to move forward into the unknown. It's not only a thought, but an action. Courage gives us the ability to see when things are unclear and move forward when we feel stuck.
Creativity is Power
Creativity can be a very powerful thing. It is also a very powerful feeling. You know, that one you get when you bring an idea to life? There are few things more powerful than creating something. Creating is when our dreams and our imagination become reality. When we put our imagination to work to produce humanities most extraordinary result. No one does that better than children.
During childhood, we learn many things through creative activity and play (failure, courage, communication, innovation, problem solving, etc.). Childhood is not about having an overwhelming amount of responsibility or feeling pressure to do or perform. A child's physical, mental, and emotional well-being are a good indicator of the child's freedom of creative expression.
As adults, we often develop the patterns that staple our life down and give us a sense of identity in turn loosing creative expression and flexibility. Creativity helps us focus on the moment and keeps us away from worry. A creative mental state is being fully immersed and focused in the moment. Involvement without fear of failing. This fosters enjoyment in activities and life, even when life feels like chaos.
Creativity is Purpose
Furthermore, creativity gives us a sense of purpose. According to Psychology Today, "Having a sense of purpose is very important for an individual to have fulfillment in life. In fact, the need for purpose is one of the defining characteristics of a human being." Purpose is something we crave for every day. If we don't have it, we suffer psychologically.
So today I want you to be creativity. Be your truest self and create.
Until next time,
Your mental health and wellness therapist,
Nick Maez