Creativity is life giving. It can save a person from being unhappy with their lot in life. No matter if the creative process ends with a painting, song, new recipe or an original thought. the process of being creative is something I feel all humans need--or at least want and admire.
I want and need to be creative. I like to fix my hair different ways. I like to think of a better way to organize my junk drawer, I like writing words to children's song, I like to make materials for my Montessori classroom. None of these things are my job. They are what I like to do. I also like my job. But it would be sad if I had to choose between what I need to do at the exclusion of what I want to do. I am lucky that way. I can do both. I can be good at my job and at the same time I can nourish my creative side.
I think that people that suffer from depression, dissatisfaction in job, marriage, life, etc...lack what it is I am speaking about. They lack an outlet for the creative process. They lack the courage to try new things. Or, they lack the time, resources, or self knowledge that would allow them to be creative. This is sad to me.
The human spirit is fed in many ways. We are fed spiritually, physically, intellectually, and emotionally by what we do. I feel that being creative is a great way to feed your spirit.
Go and be creative in some way today!
Have a wonderful Saturday.
Take care,
MissT
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