I believe that everyone is a creative.
Often when we think of creatives we think of artists and writers… however, we all use creativity in a unique way when we apply our gifts. For instance, if your gift is to serve, you might think outside the box and commit a random act of kindness… show God’s love, hope and compassion to a homeless person on the street… giving them your time and encouragement… listening to their needs, helping them and praying with them. You’ve just completely changed this person’s day… creating a loving environment… maybe even reconnecting a lost soul to the body. Post it on your Facebook status if you like… or just give Him all the glory and keep moving and grooving on your blessed day!
I wrote about creativity a while ago… What Pings Your Creative Juice?… got some excellent feedback and comments on that one. Since then, quite a lot has changed for me personally…
Change… I’ve found it to be refreshing…
Your environment… I believe we are all different when it comes to our tastes… styles… preferences… “beauty is within the eyes of the beholder” right?
The bottom line… here is this:
The majesty of a glowing light shines from within.
Much like the story of resilience paints the picture of a persons’ resolve, every environment is framed in darkness… or light… or some shade of grey… what does yours look like?
What makes your creative juice flow? I looked back on my thoughts and the comments…Â the juice that makes creativity flow is from either change or the environment.
A lot has changed for me… while much of my personal life is just that… very personal… I will share with you that I am extremely grateful for where I am today… I continue to be inspired by life itself… and so I’m grateful for those experiences along the way that have brought me to this amazing present-day… and while I continue to experiment with adapting my creativity through enormous changes… new environments… and sharing what I learn along the way…
I’ll continue to talk to strangers…
write with a real pencil…
yearn for sunrises…
savor those first few moments upon awakening…
act like a kid…
live life…
and…
love…
yep, just love…
Are you experiencing change now? How is it helping you grow? Are there environmental factors that support your creativity?
I loved this post, Chris. You’ve given us a glimpse into who you are.
God is totally stretching me lately–with my courage and self confidence and in interpersonal relationships as well. This isn’t one of those slow and steady stretches. He’s pushing me–hard–and I’m coming to expect that it will result in a giant move either forward or in a completely new direction. It all seems to be environmentally driven. The creativity is following.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Stretching… or squeezing too! Scary at times until you break through. Excited to hear where He is leading you Carol !!