We are all creators. Just as growth and dreams are a natural sign of vibrant life, so is creating. Our dreams are what motivates us to create.
If we see ourselves as mainly workers and consumers, we will miss out on one of the most fulfilling aspects of life - the act of creating.
The act of creating is the art of living.
We Admire Creators
Maybe we are drawn to actors, musicians, writers, and artists not just because of what they create, but because they exercise their creative desires to the fullest. Maybe we think "I wish I could experience a bit of what they have." I believe we can.
I believe we can experience what the greats experience.
No actor, musician, or artist is given anything. They study, train, work hard, and they create. Anyone can study, train, work hard, and create. But we have to choose our art. We have to choose something to master. That is what dreams are for. And that is why we have the instinct to create. It is what we were born to do.
The Art We Create
Creating is not reserved for artists and the arts. We are all creators. We are all creatives.
We create with our mind. We think, we plan, we analyze, we compose, have ideas, gain wisdom, find solutions, see opportunities.
We create with our hands. We heal, write books, make music, create sculptures, paint paintings, build engines, build bridges.
We create with our heart. We care, show concern, we love, we express empathy.
We create with our words. We instruct, empower, encourage, inspire, direct, and connect.
We create with our love. The most fundamental form of creation is having children. We were all created.
We create in infinite ways things of beauty and things of industry. Creating is reserved for all who wish to create.
The Creator Mindset
A mindset is a set of beliefs that represent a view. A creator mindset would consist of a collection of beliefs such as:
We are born as creators.
Creating is a natural expression of life.
What we create has value.
Creating is a key element of a fulfilling life.
We create to grow.
We create to give.
We create to have abundance.
A Creator Mindset means we should also rest, look back on our work, and call it good. It is good because we exercised our ability to create. We affirm the time and care we put into creating. We bless it and let it go.
A Creator Mindset means we are more focused on creating than consuming. We are at our best when we are creating.
Being a creator means there is always more to create, and more to give. We are not giving from a fixed amount that we need to hoard and protect. What we consume should be for our benefit and support our creative efforts.
The Crown of Creator
The crown of creator is not for the gods. Do not wait to be crowned. The crown is for all who awaken to their purpose, who claim it, take hold of it, and wear it. The crown is for you.
Creating is not a season of life. Something we did once, or for a while. Creating is breathing. We create until we can no longer breathe. And what we have created continues to do its work, long after we leave.
To your success!
James Wilder
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