Take the time to reclaim your creativity and watch your life blossom as a result.
As children, many of us entertained fantasies or even goals of being an actor, singer, dancer, artist, or musician. In some cases, we received enough encouragement to develop our abilities in those creative arenas, but somewhere along the way we stopped. This stopping may have been due to circumstances beyond our control or to our own unconscious acts of self-sabotage. Being creative can be scary in a world that seems to value logic over imagination and practicality over dreaming. We can forgive ourselves for shutting down or turning our attention away from our inner artist, but perhaps we can also take steps to reclaim our dreams.
In certain times and places, developing a creative ability was considered an important part of being a well-rounded human being. It was not necessary to be a professional or a masterly genius, because the act of creativity was valued in and of itself. It gifts are manifold—from the sheer pleasure of allowing our imaginations free reign to sharing and enjoying the fruits of our labor. Children share drawings and songs freely, without self-consciousness, and there is no reason why we cannot do the same thing. You may already be remembering some lost form of expression, such as making jewelry or writing songs. Your soul may be responding with an energetic lift as it feels its way back to a time when it was allowed to express itself freely. Your brain, on the other hand, may be throwing up obstacles, like the idea that you are too old or do not have the time.
The truth is, you are not too old, and if you have time to pick up a pen, you have time to make a doodle or write a haiku. Recognize that the obstacles you find before you have arisen from a place of fear and that they will wane in power every time you do something creative. Each creative act takes you deeper into a realm of beauty and magic, a realm that you have every right to return to and reclaim.
Would you like to spend more time in the Now and in Presence and less time lost in worries, fears, judgments, and other negative thoughts and feelings? It's possible to become free from the domination of the egoic mind and its fears and negativity. By understanding the egoic mind and following some simple practices, you can master your mind and emotions. You can learn to be happier and more at peace regardless of what is happening in your life. This course will give you the understanding and tools you need to become free of negativity and suffering and experience the peace, contentment, and joy of your true nature. You can break free from the limitations imposed by your thoughts and live more at peace with life and with yourself. The understandings and tools presented will help you discover who you really are and live as that rather than being tossed to and fro by a negative mind.
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