The Creative Spark
What is creativity?
It is a holding and a letting go at once. It is being open enough to channel life force and focused enough to direct the energy. It is admitting how little control we really have and then finding treasure once we let go and play the fool. Creativity is a practice of being open to new ways of thinking and being. It is what is possible when we dare to believe.
Creativity is a willingness to change, to hope, and to imagine something different. It’s how we move into a more balanced way of living on this precious earth. ∞
Who is creativity for?
You don’t need to be an artist to be creative. Being creative is an innate human trait. We are creative in big and small ways everyday from choosing what to wear and planning meals, to figuring out the best way to resolve difficult situations. We need as much imaginative and creative problem solving on earth as possible. Strengthening your creative ability will benefit you and the collective.
Creativity is a bridge to resilience, healing, joy, & transformation for everyone. ∞
The Creative Spark
Inspiration–being moved–especially for the sensitive, impressionable soul, is one big creative spark. Passion is another. Finding the creative spark is like having coffee in the morning. It gets you started, and then it’s off to the water, ready, willing, hopeful, prepared for the wave. And when the wave comes, you ride it, balanced, focused, present, and in flow.
Someone who has found creative flow will always try to get back to it. There is nothing like it. When flow is blocked, it can be agonizing, but we trust & try to remember that another wave will always come and in the meantime we can stay open so we are ready. We can stoke the creative flame.
Some ways to stoke the creative flame
Get inspired through movies & books about art and artists, creativity, & innovation. Connect with nature. Read fiction & poetry. Free write regularly. Have inquisitive conversations. Listen to new music & visit new places. Go to museums & art shows. Build consistent creative practices…
Autonomous Muse’s 10 Creative Practices
based on research on the science of creativity & of course practice
Process and unstructured exploration
Intuition: listen to inner guidance and trust sudden aha moments
Embracing the Unknown, unseen, imaginary
Openness to complexity, paradox, differences, risks, and new experiences
Exploration of inner world: work with dreams, imagination, and meditation
Observation of the outside world, find influence and inspiration, and problems to solve
Patience: allow mess, mistakes, imperfections and “failure”
Curiosity: ask questions, dig for answers, try to problem solve, try things out
Presence: be aware of the present moment, be in your body & your experience
Collaboration: other people spark our creativity and help turn our visions into reality
Work with me to expand your creativity & intuition in 1:1 creative & intuitive coaching sessions!
Coaching sessions with Emily help you dive into creative & intuitive practices. Connect to your body, inner wisdom & energy, expand your capacity to channel & hone creativity and move past creative & emotional blocks in 60 minute sessions tailored to fit your unique desires and spiritual & creative needs.
Intuitive Art Alchemy
The magical process of creation & transformation—a ritual you can practice on your own at any time.
Unleashing Creative Energy
After getting comfortable and taking a few breaths, go inward and slowly move your awareness from the bottom of your feet to the top of your head, asking to be shown where creative energy currently resides in your body.
When you find a pocket of creative energy, ask what color it is and how it would like to express itself.
With any art materials let the creative energy express itself. Trust what comes through, get messy, be free in the process. Feel how you are the conduit for this creative energy.
When you’re finished journal or reflect on the question, what does my creativity need to thrive?
Set a time to unleash your creativity regularly, without worrying about the outcome and instead really getting into the process.
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sending love & creative flow,
emily/autonomous muse