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As children, many of us entertained
fantasies or even goals of being an actor, singer, dancer, artist, or
musician. In some cases, we received enough encouragement to develop our
abilities in those creative arenas, but somewhere along the way we may have
stopped. This stopping may have been due to circumstances beyond our
control or to our own unconscious acts of self-sabotage. Being creative can
be scary in a world that seems to value logic over imagination and
practicality over dreaming. We can forgive ourselves for shutting down or
turning our attention away from our inner artist, but perhaps, we also can
take steps to reclaim our dreams.
In certain times and places, developing a
creative ability was considered an important part of being a well-rounded
human being. It was not necessary to be a professional because the act of
creativity was valued in and of itself. Its gifts are manifold — from the
sheer pleasure of allowing our imaginations free rein to sharing and
enjoying the fruits of our labor. Children share drawings and songs freely,
without self-consciousness, and there is no reason why we cannot do the
same thing. You may already be remembering some lost form of expression,
such as making jewelry or writing songs. Your soul may be responding with
an energetic lift as it feels its way back to a time when it was allowed to
express itself freely. Your brain, on the other hand, may be throwing up
obstacles, like the idea that you are too old or do not have the time.
The truth is, you are not too old, and if
you have time to pick up a pen, you have time to make a doodle or write a
haiku. Recognize that the obstacles you see arise from a place of fear, and
they will wane in power every time you do something creative. Each creative
act takes you deeper into a realm of beauty and magic — a realm that you
have every right to return to and reclaim.
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