Five Steps of Creativity

Why is it that when one mentions the wordtime a fleeting thought or inspiration surfaces you
creativity most people deny that they possess suchagain take action for your creative juices are
a trait? Is it because many believe that creativityactivated and flowing. You are connected with your
refers to a person who possesses talent andsoul. You are connected with your creativity.
expresses it in some artistic manner?FIVE STEPS OF CREATIVITY
You do NOT have to be an artist to be creative. YouSTEP ONE: Start where you are and accept that you
can express your creativity in any area of life.are creative. Trust that this is a journey which will
Creative energy is available to all of us and it doesunfold as it is meant to and do NOT rush the
not matter what work you engage in. Creativity isprocess. Be kind to yourself and most of all do not
connecting to your soul, the very essence of yourjudge, criticize, or compare yourself with others. You
being.are unique. Always honor yourself and your instincts.
"Creative expression lies in all of us and requires aSTEP TWO: Open yourself to new experiences.
sense of trust and the freedom to allow the flowingAllow that freshness to bathe your soul and awaken
for the magic to happen."areas within you that have been quiet or dormant.
You might be saying, "Joanne, that is easy for you toThere are lessons waiting to be discovered so remain
say being an artist, but I have no creative bone incoachable and teachable. Remember, when the
my body!"student is ready the teacher will appear.
To which I say, "Let's explore that thought someSTEP THREE: Increase your attitude of gratitude and
more."be open to synchronistic events. The higher the
Take a serious look at your life up to this point invibrational energy you project, the greater your
time. Honestly look at the times when you havealignment with the Universe and the wealth of your
experienced and felt joy. What was it you werecreative journey. Detach yourself from the outcome
doing? Now, follow the thread back to its origin theand trust in the process. Create for the sake of
place where this experience of joy was but a fleetingcreation and remain in that state.
thought or inspiration coming from YOU. Can you seeSTEP FOUR: As your creativity brings results, always
how your actions and the journey that transpiredremain humble for this state will insure that more will
brought you to a deeper connection with your soul?follow. Be open to receiving and know that praise
This connection to your soul, the very essence ofand compliments are for the higher Self and not for
your being, is creativity. You express yourselfthe ego. Make modifications along the journey as
creatively every time you tap into your soul energy.your instinct desires.
Each time you do this you feel the joy of yourSTEP FIVE: Always start creative journeys based on
beingness, and the more you feel this joy the moreservice and for the highest good of all. Those who
you are in tune with the Universe and the Laws ofbase their creativity on service to others find that
Attraction. You have begun the creative process.emotional vitality is what inspires their creativity. Be
Once started, the flowing of those creative juicessure to give your creativity a place of honor and you
continues to enhance your life and you carry themay find that even the most mundane tasks turn
vitality of this energy with you at all times. By stayinginto creative projects.
open to life and its gifts along the way, the next