Exploring Your Creativity

Key Takeaways

Creativity is about freedom, not perfection.

·       Let go of fear and judgment. Creativity thrives when you embrace the process and release the pressure to get it “right.”

Reconnect with activities that once brought joy.

·       Whether it’s painting, writing, dancing, or crafting, revisit hobbies you loved and allow yourself to be curious about them again.

Being playful and childlike.

·       Creativity flourishes when you let yourself be free and playful, just like a child. Drop the pressure to be serious or perfect, and just let yourself have fun.

Creativity can help you process emotions and heal wounds.

·       Writing, journaling, or creating stories can give you a safe space to work through emotions, gain clarity, and release what’s holding you back.

Explore without expectations.

·       Creativity doesn’t need a specific outcome. Experiment with new mediums, styles, or ideas, and enjoy the discovery process.

Stories and art reflect shared human experiences.

·       We see authenticity in different forms of creative works, such as books, music, or other forms, can really help remind us that we are not alone and can connect us to something bigger than our personal struggles.

Creativity deepens self-awareness.

·       Whether through journaling, storytelling, or daydreaming, engaging your creative side allows you to uncover insights about yourself and your journey.

Use creativity as a tool, not an escape.

·       Let your imagination help you process life’s challenges but try and stay present. Use it as a resource to reconnect with yourself, not to avoid or escape reality.

Disclaimer

***I am not a licensed mental health therapist or clinical counselor and everything I am sharing is knowledge through personal experience and or trial and error in my own healing journey. I am not diagnosing or prescribing anything to anyone through my words or stories that I am sharing in this podcast. All this information is meant to help draw awareness of these topics and shine light on the darkness in our lives. Do not try anything you do not feel comfortable with or that might cause you any form of physical, spiritual, or emotional pain without consulting a medical health professional. I am not responsible for anything that may come up during your personal inner healing journey and urge you to find a licensed mental health professional to help you dive into deeper pain or trauma. I am not responsible for your personal healing and encourage you to use this podcast simply as a resource and a place to start off your healing journey. ***

Resources

If you are looking for more resources to help you on your healing journey, please check out the Pursuit of Freedom companion workbooks that can be found here https://stan.store/PursuitofFreedom