That part in our true self that is innate. It may come out in different forms- artistically, musically, relationally or some other sort. But think about it...
Without creativity we would have no outlet to express emotions, express how we feel about people we love (or have loved). Think about music and how someone else's creativity can sometimes better explain through lyrics how we feel. Think about how a picture can capture so much. It allows us to feel. To connect.
He creates us this way, we are made in His image and my gosh is He creative. Simply look at flowers. The bright awe inspiring colors, the different and delicate shapes of petals and leaves. When we are expressing ourselves through this creativity we are not only connecting with others, ourselves. We are also connecting with Him. It is a way to be vulnerable. Sometimes we don't even know where that road is headed but if we just allow ourselves to go with it and see where He wants us to go we might be able to create something beautiful.
Today I realized I am grateful for creativity. Although lately it has been stifled by the critical, perfectionist side of me I know that when I let go it allows me to see deeper into myself than I might want to. My Creative Writing class was like that. Simple prompts would seem shallow at first but then as I let my critical planning go and just put pen to paper and allowed words to float onto the pages it all spilled out. As characters were formed and plots twisted and words unmistakably chosen I came to learn more about myself and my perspective on so much. Later I would dig deeper. Why that character? Why that sentence or ending?
Imagine the world without creativity. Be grateful for it. Then go use it. Express. Connect.
