From what I’ve seen, creative expression is an amplification of perspective and belief. It can boost and uplift, invent reasons to suppress or oppress, craft a prison from an overabundance of caution, or liberate the potential in our transient lives.
Whatever path is chosen, creativity won’t be denied. But I believe that when it’s channeled into a positive outlook and positive drive, that demonstrates an implicit trust in the abundance of our existence–we can find a solution with the tools we’re given, and gift ourselves with more along the way.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
Yes! I have characters in my stories that have changed me for the better.
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I can’t help but think they’re real, somewhere out there in the infinity of existence. They definitely like to surprise me, at the very least!
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Same here. They feel more real to me than the people around me.
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Me too. I feel like I’m channeling their essence, which to me is more real than just physical presence.
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Same. 😊
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Darcy, I agree with you. My characters have also changed me for the better, too. Kent’s musings are worth thinking about. ~Nan
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Creativity won’t be denied. Yes! And the choice is ours how we will channel it. Thank you!
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You’re welcome! 😊
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I feel like creativity is an expression of our life experiences. And your right. Creativity, when denied, causes conflict for the soul.
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To me, it’s a default mode of being. In my opinion, we can choose to create perpetuation.
Nevertheless, we are still creating.
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Our creativity definitely won’t be and shouldn’t be denied. Finding the way to express our creativity is nourishing for the Soul.
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Absolutely! I believe it’s a default mode of being. We can choose to create perpetuation which is sometimes a good thing, but I think there’s always a need and desire for a healthy amount of novelty.
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Totally agree 😊
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I think this is the best summation I’ve read on creativity! I can definitely feel a shift in my overall mood and happiness when I allow time for creative endeavors versus periods of time where I’m just working the daily grind.
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I’m with you! I have way too many shower thoughts not to get them out in writing, lol!
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While I don’t write books, I feel accomplished when I complete a blog entry. When I started again this month after a six or seven year absence, I wrote that I wasn’t certain why I was doing it. I didn’t remember what it did for me but know its good for me, somehow.
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That’s awesome! I think you’re doing the right thing–I believe our hearts can access knowledge that transcend logic.
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I suffer massively from an overabundance of caution. I’m channelling my creativity to change that–it’s slow going, but it is happening.
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That’s great! I think you’re doing the right thing–you don’t deserve to suffer, and you don’t need to change too fast and suffer from chaos. I’m rooting for you!
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Thanks! Your musings always hit where I am at the moment I see them–keep them coming. I’m rooting for you, too!
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Awesome! I’m always happy to see synchronicity at work!
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I’m on week 6 of The Artist’s Way, and synchronicity keeps coming up! It’s a sign, I tell ye!
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Absolutely! It’s confirmation and encouragement!
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It takes time to fruition.
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Social constructions overburdens with the prison perspective. Free runs are never allowed in a helplessly scared society sadly!
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I always appreciate your positive thoughts. When we stay focused on the little moments of life filled with hope and peace, we will find joy filling our hearts.
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Thanks! Yes indeed, I think existence is at its heart benevolent, and when we learn to relax, we can feel that joy without any seeming reason or cause.
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I hope you’re right! 😊
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