The most regretful people on earth are those who felt the call to creative work, who felt their own creative power restive and uprising and gave to it neither power nor time.
Mary Oliver
Individuals every where have a special gift or talent. Unfortunately, many of us take the gift or talent for granted or never use it at all. If we channel our gift into a creative expression, it would allow us to feel more satisfied, complete or full.
When we use our gift, we generate a higher level of self-esteem which impacts our body, mind, and spirit. We physically feel better, we have more clarity from stress relief, and might even be able to share or teach our talent to someone else.
Whether it is writing poetry, playing tennis or designing a flower garden, creative expression adds depth to our sense of living. The self-imposed expectation of perfection often crimps our flair or stops us dead in our tracks. The desire to master adds more pressure to our attempt to simply enjoy and drags competition along with it. We need to be free and not limit ourselves through self-criticism and judgment.
Discover a desire or passion for something whether it be antiquing, photography or art. If we do not have a sense of what we want to do, explore classes or community resources. Experience several opportunities until something really resonates. If we already know our strength, we can volunteer at a kids club or senior center to share what we do best. We can create an art studio or a writing room or a sacred place in the corner of a room.
The importance of blending creative expression into our lives is that it makes us expand our awareness of ourselves and helps us to feel more alive. It reduces our mind chatter and assists us in connecting with other levels of reality. What is that old saying, "Use it or lose it!"
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