Why be Creative?
The act of creating, the act of breathing...both actions create new life
To begin…a poem…a prayer…
help heal hold
to help
to heal
to hold
Dear Lord
I pray your light
bathes us in your peace
that we find the joys
you’ve sent to us
in all the moments of our
days and nights
I pray you protect us
shielding us in your
golden light
illuminating the way
so we may walk in safety and grace, with courage
and that our earthly purpose is made clear
so we may
help
heal
hold
those dear to us
those in need
whom we see in your light
ones you’ve placed on our path
as you know best
the ones we can serve
those who need your love through us
we ask in your name,
to help
to heal
to hold
Dear Lord
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Amen
from Fear & Musings: A Journey from Anxiety to Peace…
What is creativity?
You may like to take a moment to consider the question, what is creativity, and all that creation means to you.
Because it doesn’t really matter how anyone else defines creativity…
Creativity, the act of creation, holds a unique definition for you, apart from the way I or others define it for ourselves.
The purpose of creation
With each breath you take,
you have the opportunity to begin again.
Think about that!
Every time you take a breath, your life begins again. The one, true, beautiful life God gave you by breathing life into your grandparents, your parents, you.
Every breath is the birthing of a new beginning. A chance to freshly begin again.
In Genesis, God created everything. He breathed life into all things. Just think of all the wondrous creatures, plant life, all that exists in the cosmos! We should be so lucky to create such things…
To breathe life into…ourselves…we have the ability to create what exists in our minds, in our hearts.
From the depths of our soul, we have the same ability to create so that we may look upon our little piece of the world, smile, and say…this is so good, this is so beautiful!
In my daily manifestation meditation, there’s one line that I use a couple of times…maybe it would suit you, too!
i did this
i made this
What have you been dreaming of?
What beauty would you like to exist in your life that would be possible for you to create…beginning today…beginning with this breath?
Final thoughts…
My most beautiful creation is our daughter! She lights up our lives in so many colorful ways…I can watch her and get lost in her eyes, her presence, her words, her movements. What a gift!
Another great creation was my book, Fear and Musings: A Journey from Anxiety to Peace Through Poetry, Prayer, and Practice.
While the creation of our daughter could not have been possible without my husband, the book could not have been possible without knowing the philosophy of yoga, learning how to move, breathe, meditate, and pray…paired also with the creative act of journaling. Some of my favorite pieces of the book came while moving, meditating, and writing while perched upon my yoga mat.
You have the power of creation in you, too!
But, why be creative?
Because you are one of God’s sweet creations, and when he placed you here on Earth, you were given the gift of the ability to create, to help, heal, and hold…
The ultimate act of creating is life…and each one of us was given a body to create life. Whether that means the creation of another human being, or an ability to place a smile on the face of another, or to give the gift of a hug, with arms wrapped around the body of someone dear to you, so they may feel the penetrating sensations of your love…
Because the act of creation creates life…a life filled with beauty, purpose, grace, peace, love.
And don’t we all need more of that today, tomorrow, always?
You are a creator!
And if you’d like to put some creative action into place for yourself but aren’t sure where to start…
Perhaps this little workshop, and all the goodies that come with it, could be a great place for you to begin! Click here to learn more!
Until next week, I pray you move mindfully, breathe beautifully, and create like the Creator…create like your life depends on it!
xoxo
Michelle