Creativity and human nature are almost synonymous. That’s because people are creative in almost every moment. We tend to think of creativity in terms of great painters, musicians, or outstanding cultural developments, but there is much more to the creative process than meets the eye. The creative process flows from the depths of our psyche (our psychology) to our consciousness (our awareness), and then we express it in our lives.
Creative expression begins with young children, as they play and discover life and themselves. Creative expression continues as children grow and become teenagers and young adults. They are still discovering themselves and life but in somewhat different ways – by thinking, constructing, reading, exploring, sexuality, emotions, and more.
Of course, the creative process continues into adulthood, but again in different ways, since adults have many responsibilities that interfere with the creative flow experienced earlier in life.
Unfortunately, when tragedy enters their lives, young people can also find their creative flow blocked. It is possible, however, for creativity to flow and be expressed even during these interferences.
Instead, however, and for the most part, adult responsibilities do block the creative flow, leaving us feeling meaningless. Although the creative flow remains available, even if it’s blocked by responsibilities, it must be uncovered. It is important that we find the time to allow ourselves to re-experience the creative flow. If we don’t, then we live our lives without the natural, creative vitality that is essential to each of us. Just as the blood flow in the body is essential for life, so, too, is the creative flow, but instead of the body, the flow is in the psyche. Without creativity we wither away immersed in responsibilities, without experiencing our full capacity as human beings.
As mentioned, finding time to engage in the creative process as adults differs from children, teenagers, and young adults who have fewer responsibilities and much more time to be creative. Adults often find ways to avoid creativity, using excuses such as: “I’m tired, I want to relax, the use of substances, and sleeping.” Some people even work longer hours or try to be more responsible with their time. Although these conditions are not listed as medical issues, except for substance consumption, these are the excuses that block the creative flow in our lives. Of course, we can’t always be in the creative flow but whenever we can, and hopefully that’s more often than not, we are meeting psyche’s energy in a healthy way.
So, consider opening yourself to the creative flow and find ways to embrace it!
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