(From Janet’s newsletter)
Creativity… For me, it is blissful to witness a world that is evolving to recognize the power of our creative being. Like magic dust finding its way into all nooks and crannies, those who were once considered ‘ordinary mortals’ are now experiencing moments, discoveries and creations that leave them breathless saying, “YES! YES!… but wait a sec, where’d that come from?”
We all know the stories of ‘elite’ genius minds, artists and writers, and their ability to be in a space where brilliant thoughts, ideas, inventions, answers, artwork and stories ‘come to them.” When asked how these creators got the idea, they often answer, “I don’t know.” or “From God.” or “From spirit.”
We’ve heard the stories of Da Vinci and Einstein and we’ve commented in awe, “Gifted.”
As we move from the Age of Information to the Age of Conceptualization and Creativity, more and more research, resources and stories are appearing that give credit and value to the creative being in each of us. Yes, we are all gifted. We simply need to find our best way to access our creative soulful brilliance.
And that access– whether it be through making art, thinking differently, writing, storytelling, dancing, yoga, playing, using our imagination, singing, visualizing and/or taking meditative journeys – opens the door to the intuitive, wise, gifted and magical self. Yes, magical. With ‘magical’ meaning “making the impossible possible.”
I, for one, am gloriously happy that finally.. FINALLY.. the word ‘creativity’ gets to take on its full meaning. And that soon, when people see the word “creativity’ their first response will no longer be “I haven’t got a creative bone in my body.” Last I heard we all have a right brain. And I think that the more creativity is given its value, the more people will realize “Hey, I’ve always been creative… and it’s okay to spend more time with that.”
Simply by reading this and pondering the concept, you have opened a door of awareness and possibility. You might not even notice as old belief systems that have limited you start to melt away. By reading this, you have taken a step in your pursuit of your unlimited potential as a soulful being.
That was easy enough, wasn’t it? Yes, it’s all so much simpler than people think.
Christmas is a magical time of year. Have you noticed how much creativity plays a part in the celebration? Storytelling, theatre, baking, singing, crafting, decorating…. perhaps we have always naturally known a way to be open to the magic.
And so, do what you do – leap in the snow, add sprinkles to the cookies as you belt out Christmas carols, have quiet meditative moments by the fire sipping hot chocolate and all the while, acknowledge yourself for time spent opening yourself to the magic.
By Janet L Whitehead ©2009 (janet@musingsandmud.com)
Faeries: Imagination, Creativity, Inspiration and Flying Consultants 