Creativity for All
by Louise L. Hay
If
you say, "I am not creative," then that's an affirmation that will be true for
you for as long as you continue to use it. You can never express yourself
creatively by talking or thinking about what a klutz you are.
There's an innate creativity flowing through you, and if you let it out, it
will surprise and delight you. You're tapped in to the creative flow of energy
in the Universe. Some of you may express yourself more creatively than others,
but everyone can do it.
We create our lives every day. Each of us has unique talents and abilities.
Unfortunately, too many of us had well-meaning adults stifle that creativity
when we were children. I had a teacher who once told me I couldn't dance because
I was too tall. A friend was told he couldn't draw because he drew the wrong
tree. It's all so silly. But we were obedient children and believed the
messages. Now we can go beyond them.
Another false assumption is that you must be an artist to be creative. That's
just one form of creativity, and there are so many more. You're creating every
moment of your life -- from the most common, ordinary creation of new cells in
your body, to your emotional responses, to your present job, to your bank
account, to your relationships with friends, and to your very attitudes about
yourself. It's all creativity.
Also, you could be a really good bed maker, you could cook delicious food,
you could do your job creatively, you could be an artist in the garden, or you
could be inventive in the ways in which you're kind to others. These are a few
of the millions of ways of expressing oneself creatively. No matter which way
you choose, you'll want to feel satisfaction and be deeply fulfilled by all that
you do.
You're divinely guided by Spirit at all times. Know that Spirit makes no
mistakes. When there's a strong desire within you to express or create
something, know that this feeling is Divine discontent. Your longing is your
calling and no matter what it is, if you go with it, you'll be guided, guarded,
and assured of success. When a purpose or path is laid before you, you have the
choice to just trust and let it flow, or remain stuck in fear. Trusting the
perfection that resides within you is the key. I know that it can be
frightening! Everybody is afraid of something, but you can do it anyway.
Remember, the Universe loves you and wants you to succeed at everything you do.
You're expressing yourself creatively every moment of every day. You're being
you in your own unique way. Knowing that, you can now release any false mental
beliefs that you're not creative, and go forward with each and every project
that comes to mind.
Never make the mistake of thinking that you're too old for anything. My own
life didn't begin to have meaning until I was in my mid 40s, when I started
teaching. At age 50, I started my publishing company on a very small scale. At
55, I ventured into the world of computers, taking classes and overcoming my
fear of them. At 60, I started my first garden and have become an avid organic
gardener who grows her own food. At 70, I enrolled in a children's art class. A
few years later, I totally changed my handwriting -- I became inspired by author
Vimala Rodgers, who wrote Your Handwriting Can Change Your Life. At 75, I
graduated to an adult art class and have started to sell my paintings. My
current art teacher wants me to get involved with sculpture next. And recently,
I took up yoga, and my body is making positive changes.
A few months ago, I decided to stretch myself in areas that scared me, and I
took up ballroom dancing. Now I'm taking several classes a week, and I'm
fulfilling my childhood dream of learning to dance.
I love to learn things I haven't experienced. Who knows what I'll do in the
future? What I do know is that I'll be doing my affirmations and expressing new
creativity until the day I leave this planet.
If there's a particular project you want to work on, or if you just want to
be more creative in general, then you can use some of the following
affirmations. Use them joyously as you release your creativity in a million and
one different projects.
Positive Affirmations for Expressing Creativity
* I release all resistance to expressing my creativity fully.
* I am always in touch with my creative source.
* I create easily and effortlessly when I let my thoughts come from the
loving space of my own heart.
* I do something new or at least different -- every day.
* There is ample time and opportunity for creative expression in whatever
area I choose.
* My family totally supports me in fulfilling my dreams.
* All of my creative projects bring me great satisfaction.
* I know that I can create miracles in my life.
* I feel good expressing myself in all sorts of creative ways.
* I am my own unique self: special, creative, and wonderful.
* I direct my creative talents toward music, art, dance, writing -- anything
that gives my pleasure.
* The key to creativity is knowing that my thinking creates my experience. I
use this key in every area of my life.
* I am a clear thinker, and I express myself with ease.
* I am learning to be more creative every day.
* My job allows me to express my talents and abilities, and I rejoice in
this employment.
* I am discovering talents I did not know I had.
* My potential is unlimited.
* My innate creativity surprises and delights me.
* I am safe, and I am fulfilled in all that I do.
* My talents are in demand, and my unique gifts are appreciated by those
around me.
* My heart is the center of my power. I follow my heart.
* I am a joyous, creative expression of life.
* Ideas come to me easily and effortlessly.
This article was excerpted from:
 I Can Do It: How to Use Affirmations to Change Your Life
by Louise L. Hay.
Reprinted with permission of the publisher, Hay House, Inc. ©2004. www.hayhouse.com
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About the Author
LOUISE L. HAY is a metaphysical lecturer and teacher and the best selling author of numerous books , including You Can Heal Your Life and Empowering Women. Her works have been translated into 26 different languages in 35
countries throughout the world. Louise is the founder and
chairman of Hay House, Inc., a publishing company that disseminates
books, audios, and videos that contribute to the healing of the planet.
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