This post is a part of a series where I explore my purpose in life.
The perfect duality in my eyes: mastering my craft, and exercising my creativity.
This last year I’ve listened to my creative mind more than I ever have.
I started writing on this blog.
I started making music.
Creative outlets are just that. An opportunity to look inward, observe my emotions, let them move through me, self reflect, and then mirror them outwards onto a canvas.
I want to continue to be able to do this.
The more I create, the more creative sparks I tend to have.
The most impactful change I’ve made is listening to that creative spark.
When I get an idea, I observe it immediately. I let the idea take fruition and try to execute it while the inspiration exists.
The more I nurture my creative muscle, the more likely I am to do the same in the future.
It’s a creative flywheel of sorts.
My blogs.
My music.
Most pieces serve as capsules of the raw emotions I was feeling. They also store my observations of these feelings, my analysis, and how I navigated them.
I’ve been able to:
Examine my anger.
Realize my sadness.
Overcome my depression.
Solidify my gratitude.
Mourn loss.
This, all a result of letting my creative mind free.
I want to continue to be able to do this.