On creating.

What comes to mind when you thinking about “creating”?

I never considered myself a creative individual due to all the preconceptions surrounding creativity instilled from an early age. We all have our own definitions on creativity or what it means to create. Somehow I managed to find myself in a profession where I create on a daily basis. I piece together yoga poses with various intentions based on each individual and situation. I write monthly newsletters. I put together playlists. I organize marketing pieces for yoga events. I have put together a virtual on demand yoga library. The list is endless for how creativity shows up in my profession and in my life.

Recently, science has been curious about how creativity really works. There is an abundance of information out there if you choose to explore the topic more. But what I found very intriguing is that we all have the power to create. Every human being has the incredible capacity to imagine and change things. In fact, it's one of the most important characteristics of being a human being as it allows us to persevere as individuals and a species.

I’m going to say that again …

Creativity allows us to persevere as individuals and a species. Think about all the pivoting, adopting and innovation 2020 has demanded of us in order to survive. We are resilient and amazing as human beings.

Another interesting thing about creativity ... it's proven to make you happier. While there may not be an easy way to quantify creativity, I encourage you to consciously explore creativity in your life. 

Some self-inquiry topics of contemplation:

• Are you creative? Do you consider yourself creative?

• How do you define creativity?

• What is your initial reaction and emotion when talking about creativity?

• What have you created in your life?

• What do you want to create?

• How does creativity unfold for you?

Hope you have fun exploring, playing and seeing how you can integrate more creativity into your life. Maybe even think outside the box for this one ;)

In love, light + with gratitude,

Nicole