Creativity

I was born to create, and it is such an important part of my life.

Your Words of Wisdom (WOW) Guidance Card of the week for Living Life Better.

Definition: original ideas, bring something into existence

Other: innovation, vision inventiveness

Opposite: dull, unimaginative, conformity, fear of failure

The origin of the word creativity, during the late Middle Ages, was “to form out of nothing”. It is the ability to express ourselves in new ways, stepping outside of the box. It can be how we experience life every single day.

Creativity is an attitude of mind. It is the mental capacity to generate novel and useful ideas and how to communicate them. It is like a muscle, the more you use it the stronger the skill becomes. Creativity requires practice.

Creativity is not necessarily just art, like painting or drawing. There are many ways to practice creativity:

·       arrange a vase of flowers

·       write a poem

·       compose music or a song or singing

·       choreograph a dance

·       problem-solving

·       plant a garden

·       learn a new skill

Creativity requires more than imagination. Imagination is the ability to think of things that don’t already exist. Creativity is the act of taking what is imagined and bring it to life. People who have ideas but never act on them are not creative. They are good at imagining. It is the first step to become creative.

The research shows many benefits from creativity:

·       reduces stress and anxiety

·       increased mood

·       heightened cognitive function

·       reduced risk of chronic illness

·       improved immune health

·       feeling of accomplishment and pride

·       enter your happy zone

·       sense of purpose

·       have fun

·       better problem solver

·       see things differently

·       deal with uncertainty with less trepidation

The first thing to awakening your creativity is to believe it is possible and that you are creative. Creativity requires curiosity, exploration and hard work. The acceptance of mistakes and risk-taking to think differently will be utilized often. Some ways to enhance periods of creativity are from time alone, meditation going for a walk, listening to music, dancing, journaling and travel. Motivation for creativity can come from your inner “muse”, boredom or trying to stay in the present moment or even a tight deadline. When we are involved in creativity we may feel like we are living more fully. There is no wrong way or right way to a path of creativity. Living life better with creativity leads to a life lived in technicolor.

Find the Good,

Becky and Janette

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Becky Wilbur is a woman who is wise-hearted and chooses to live with ease.   Well-being is the vision which lights her way with peace and love. 

As an encourager, healer and champion for flourishing and contentment, she is honored to inspire others on their journey of change. 

She is a widow, a mom to two girls and a mutt named Sadie from Modesto, CA.

Contact her at beckywilbur@yahoo.com