Please hear me out,

Everyone is a born creator. Maybe you are a mother who put two blueberries on your child’s pancake and made a smiley face on it this morning; perhaps you are an accountant who figured out a new way to solve a problem on the company’s annual report; maybe you are a teacher who is good at making boring math problem interesting for your kids—congratulations! You are creative!

God is the original creator. He gives us different gifts to create small wonders in life.  

He has imbued every human being with a unique set of talents and abilities, including creativity. Creativity is not just reserved for artists or musicians but is a fundamental aspect of the human experience that can be expressed in countless ways.

Whether through painting, writing, cooking, designing, problem-solving, or inventing, creativity allows us to express our individuality and positively impact the world around us. It enables us to connect with others, find meaning in our lives, and tap into the vast potential of our imaginations.

God has created each of us to be creative, and we are responsible for discovering and nurturing that creativity within ourselves. We must embrace the challenges and opportunities that come with expressing our unique creative gifts and use them to positively impact the world.

In this way, we honor God’s creative nature and contribute to the beauty and diversity of the world he has created. Let us each embrace our creative potential and use it to make a difference in our lives and the lives of those around us.

I want to share this prayer with you to spark your creativity:

Heavenly Father, we pray for all those who use their artistic talents to bring healing and hope to the world. Whether through music, writing, painting, or any other form of creative expression, we ask that you bless their work and use it to uplift and comfort those struggling. May they be strengthened and encouraged by your presence, and may their work be a shining light in the darkness.

In Jesus’s name

Amen

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Have a blessed day!

Ying

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So how do you know your fear is holding you back? 

If you are worried about what other people will think of your new endeavors, or you have negative self-talk, or you like keeping yourself busy, or you keep turning to food as a distraction, then you probably have some fear that is holding you back.

Remember, the thing you feared the most is usually the thing that will bring you the biggest breakthrough. In your subconscious mind, you know you are opening a new door. And the unknown landscape triggers your fear. 

How can you kill the fear so your creativity can thrive? 

1: If you fear failure, just do it. Stop looking for excuses or distractions. Just pull out your paints or notebook, start to paint, and write. Even if you have a failed painting or a post, you will discard it later. At least you defeated your fear. 

No one has more experience with failure than Thomas Edison. He literally failed a thousand times before he invented a lightbulb that succeeded. His famous quote is: I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. 

2: Find a creative community. The road to creativity could be lonely if you do it alone, without moral support to lift you. Not everyone, even your family members, is guaranteed to understand you. And that will cause great fear. 

The Bible teaches us:” Iron sharpens irons.” There is so much truth in that.

So it’s vital to find some liked minded people to connect with. Local art associations and social media groups are all good solutions. ( If you haven’t yet, join my private Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1437940910025060

3: Creativity and unknown territory are like two peas in a pod. Every time you create, it will always lead you to try something new. Be it a new style, palette, theme, or technique. It’s exciting and refreshing. But unknown territory sometimes also leads to fear. 

Reflecting and meditating on your purpose as a soulful being will greatly help with that fear. We are created to create. If you truly feel deep in your heart that you are called to be an artist, then the desire to create will be greater than the fear of the unknown. 

4: Sometimes, people fear that they are not creative enough. Start by widening the definition of creativity. If you can make a pancake look like a monkey for your kids, that’s creativity!

A good exercise to find inspiration is to widen your source of reference. If you do painting, listening to music sometimes will bring you more inspiration than just looking at what other painters are doing.  If you write non-fictional works, try reading books in different genres, like biographies. Be mindful, and be free-spirited!

5: Many people feel that they are not qualified. They didn’t have a formal education in the creative profession they desired. 

My advice is—self-education. With the explosion of technology, for the first time in history you can find almost anything you want to learn on the internet. It’s cheap, easy, and right at your fingertips! So come on, my creative friends, let’s march on this journey with hope and joy together!

Here are some of Thomas Edison’s’s famous quotes: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/3091287.Thomas_A_Edison

Check out my post about setting your creative goals here:  https://yingmclane.com/five-tips-for-setting-your-creative-goals-for-2023/

Cheering you on!

Ying 

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