I believe we are the creators of our own life and that we are meant to express ourselves through creating the life we want.
It is easy to believe that only artists are creatives and that creativity is that special thing that requires a special trait or something special to do. Truth is we are all creatives to some degree because we create every day. No need to do anything, we can even create just by being, for instance creating space for a friend to express by just being present by their side.
Somehow we are like short-sighted, not seeing our creations and the beauty we create every day. Sadly we tend to devaluate what we are doing and who we are because we cannot put a dollar amount on it or because we do not get validation from others. We are drowning in the hyper-consumerism that is moving us more and more away from what is authentic and truly matters.
Creativity is not just about creating tangible, exchangeable, sellable things. It is not just objects, ideas and concepts. It is also about moments, connections and emotions. The most meaningful things are created from the heart and those are to me the most valuable things that we can create.
Our life is a mix of our own creations and it is up to us to take the decisions and actions to align them with our true aspirations. This is about taking our power, and choosing to get out of our own limitations and comfort zone to stop being the spectators of our life and do the freaking thing that we want.
It is through our humble creations that we find fulfillment. All our creations are connected to us and by us, and their sum defines us and our impact in the world. Taking responsibility and accountability for those is a gift, because it is about our freedom to be and express ourselves.
However in our fast pace society we easily forget our power and that every year, every month, every week, every day, every hour, every minute, every second is an opportunity to create something new. It’s up to us to choose what and act.
So, what are your creative mixings?