Creativity as a Spiritual Practice

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Creativity as a Spiritual Practice

52 Weeks of Spiritual Practice
By Deborah Williams

The purpose of the 52 Principles is to develop a partnership, a connection with God. Connecting with God is why we are here; the soul’s desire. To be in communication with the Creator is ideally the most fulfilling life, our best life. The intent of the 52 Principles is God-realization through daily practice. Practice the principles with frequency and find God-consciousness through your own efforts. With practice, you will begin to encounter your experiences in a spiritual context as you begin to practice and master spiritual principles. This week’s spiritual principle is Creativity.

We create with our thoughts and feeling moment to moment. The creative process occurs even if we are unaware. We do not create alone, and are most successful when we are co-creators with our God. When we enter into a partnership or sonship (Hebrews 1:5) with our Creator, we utilize our natural talents and gifts. When God is our partner, we know that all things work together for our good (Romans 8:28). The process of creation is thought to speech to manifestation. Feel good about what you want to create. Whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and pleasant and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things, fix your minds on them (Philippians 4:8). Thoughts are things; thoughts are energy, and creativity molds energy. Practice the habit of good thoughts.

 

Emotions play a key role in the creative process. Pay attention to your thoughts and witness the movement from thought to emotion.   Emotions connect us to our soul, and our soul is connected to the Source; God. This Source is all powerful and will guide and direct us.  I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye (Psalms 32:8).  The energy of thought coupled with emotions is a powerful creative tool. How you feel corresponds to what you think. Take the time to experience emotions – emotions are the mind /body connector. Author Esther and Jerry Hicks refer to feelings as our “Emotional Guidance System.” Every thought connects us to an emotion. On a continuum, emotions can be measured as good or bad; good is empowering and bad is disempowering. Our concept of good and bad is determined by our level of consciousness. What do you feel this present moment, emotionally? Are you full of good or bad feelings? Our objective is to identify what we feel at this present moment and improve that feeling. The body responds specifically to feeling and emotion. Have a thought and feel your best feeling. Use the energy to develop your gift, talent, and character.

Self-Assessment

Be creative. What are you living for?

What is your best feeling/thought this present moment?

How much time do you give to how you feel?

How do you feel about what you feel? Good or bad? Empowered or disempowered?

Do you draw your power from others, environment, or within?

What emotion is connected to your best thought?

Creative Practices

Keep a positive ideal of every stage of your life; see the end at the beginning.

Monitor your day-to-day experience and open a creative space through silence and nature:

            Silence- creation occurs in silence.

Nature – find time to watch the sunrise, sunset, and mountains. The naturalness of the elements nourishes the soul.

Be creative in practicing the spiritual principles and notate the results. Keep a journal.

Co-create by sharing your wisdom.

Co-create through prayers and affirmations.

Create a character that reflects God-consciousness; Christ-consciousness.

Journal your feelings of well-being – contemplate that feeling (not the experience) and think on good things.

Write about your Ideal Scene or create a Vision Board.

Live creatively and set high standards for your personal, home, and work life. Use your energy, excitement, and enthusiasm to spark your creativity. Find your passion.  Know what makes you feel alive, passionate, and energetic, and follow your creative energies. When you find your stream of joy, what will you create? Create a you that radiating peace, harmony, and abundance.

How do you create and maintain a life of peace and harmony with self, family, friends, co-workers, community, and the world?  Develop your own spiritual practice.

Peace and Many Blessings