Reclaim Your Powerful You! – Day 22
The more we do that which brings us joy, the more we are in our power.
Whether you enjoy creative moments for your hobbies, or have relied on your creativity for your profession, here are ten suggestions for working with your creative impulses, rather than against them:
1. Delve into creative endeavors when the urge strikes and simply enjoy the task at hand. Do what you can, when you can, and enjoy what you are doing in the moment.
2. Take a minute to relax and set your intention to drop into that “zone.” Perhaps you pray for Source to work through you, or for Thy will to be done. Open your heart to allow All That Is.
3. Release all expectations and your focus on the end result. To be in the “flow” means to be immersed in the creative energetic current, to be fully present with it as it moves.
4. Create a supportive environment. Gather the tools you need, play an inspirational CD, turn off your phone, get a babysitter, and so on. Try to eliminate any distractions.
5. Allow your creativity to have a pattern of ebb as well as flow. Remember to take breaks, eat, perhaps take a walk or sit outside to rejuvenate yourself.
6. Avoid trying to tackle a creative project when you have a deadline or too many “have to’s” attached to it. Whenever possible, scale down your project, or simplify what you are doing if time or resources are limited. Make it doable.
7. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. We are our own worst critics which, thankfully, keeps our standards high, but can bring so much attention to what we perceive as “not good enough” that we lose our enthusiasm. Remember that you are an expression of the Divine and all is well.
8. Stop taking yourself too seriously! Taking a light-hearted approach lets you get out of your own way as you let the creative energies move through you, rather than believe they are you. Judgment stifles creativity.
9. Find the appropriate avenue to share your work. In other words, don’t knit a wool scarf for Granny who hates wool and doesn’t like things around her neck! When you share your creativity in supportive environments, it will boost your confidence and bring greater satisfaction to all.
10. Find a multitude of creative endeavors that bring you joy. This keeps the creative juices flowing in numerous directions; mixing things up stimulates interest and makes room for even more creativity to blossom!
Imagine yourself as an instrument of God, playing God’s music, and then open your heart to allow Divine inspiration to flow through you. With this kind of approach to creative projects – and Life – you will discover youare the flow.
