Turn to Creativity

No matter what is going on in the world, and let’s face the world is a scary place right now, there is a soft place you can land for moments of respite from all of the turmoil.
 
I am talking about creativity.
 
I am talking about emerging yourself into whatever form of creative expression it is that lights your fire. For me, it is singing, music and writing-see my book below! (and gardening, baking, reading.. oh so many more…)
 
For you it might be pottery, baking, cooking, drawing, colouring, painting, making ceramic ducks, you get the idea! 

​It is hard to stay in the darkness when you are completely absorbed by an activity that brings you happiness, that gives you a sense of accomplishment, that makes your brain tick and your soul dance.
 
Singing is obviously a big one for me, and for you! You don’t need to be a professional to sing your heart out to your favourite tunes. You don’t need anyone’s approval, permission, or attention to belt it out, hairbrush in hand.
 
I love hopping in the car, blasting my current favourite song obsession and singing my heart out. Anyone who sees me in my car would think I was having a moment and may need assistance, but I don’t care. I gave up feeling embarrassed a long time ago. The point is, when I sing, I feel a release, from all the shit going on in my life, or in the world around me. Even if I am singing through tears, I keep singing and letting it out. Talk about cathartic!

Why do we care so much what other people think of us, why do we seek approval or permission to take precious moments for ourselves? Why do we feel the need to give over every moment of our lives to our families, our jobs, our daily responsibilities?
 
You don’t need to ignore them forever, just for a little, so you can recalibrate, remember who you are and what is important to you.
 
Find your thing(s) jump in completely and immerse yourself. Life is too short to live a life lacking in creativity and joy. Work isn’t everything, the dishes can wait, the emails can wait, the cleaning can wait, the washing will get done, the kids can hang five..
 
Being creative is form of self-care. Embrace it beautiful ones.
 
Peace.