Thank you to Juli Ryan, an incredibly insightful and creative spirit. Here she talk about creativity.
The answer to this question is a resounding YES! After reading an article in Oprah's magazine about how we all are creative in some way or another, I decided to blog about this concept. I myself know it to be true through experience....
My oldest son Keegan, who is almost 18, was born to play sports. From the moment he could walk and talk he wanted us to pitch a ball to him. He played baseball and soccer for many years. Who knew he had a creative side? I always encouraged my kids to try new things and if they showed interest in something, I supported it! Whether it was sports or music or art. But Keegan never showed any interest in anything creative until he was in 10th grade. He took a few art classes and started drawing. Who knew he could draw so well? He had a natural ability, and in May I want to share some of his pen drawings when I show my own art at the Essex Studios Open House. I attend this art walk twice a year as a guest artist.
My other son, Lucas, was also in sports, but now music is his thing....he's a drummer and plays in his high school's steel drum band. He amazes me with how natural it comes to him. He practices almost every day without anyone telling him to practice. I can see he truly loves to play.
My daughter, Ashley, wanted to play violin from the time she was 6. Music was her passion and now writing is what she enjoys most. She would like to write her memoir someday. Ashley was the one that showed creativity right from the start.
My three kids are so different, but they all had a creative talent. Just because it doesn't show up right away, doesn't mean it's not there at all. I didn't start painting until my late 30's.
So you can't paint, draw or play an instrument. Maybe you can cook and use your creative talents there. Maybe you are creative with your home and decorating. Or maybe you are good at landscaping and creating a beautiful outdoor scene. Creativity can be displayed in so many different ways!
So why is it so important to find that inner creativity? I think it releases so much of what is inside of us that we cannot share on a regular basis. I feel so free and content when I am painting. It has saved me countless times during stressful moments in my life. It's a way to release a part of yourself you cannot do any other way. Being creative shares yourself with the outside world. It's a window into you.
I believe we all have some creative talent somewhere inside us if we take the time to find it! We may have to do a little digging, but it is there!
My oldest son Keegan, who is almost 18, was born to play sports. From the moment he could walk and talk he wanted us to pitch a ball to him. He played baseball and soccer for many years. Who knew he had a creative side? I always encouraged my kids to try new things and if they showed interest in something, I supported it! Whether it was sports or music or art. But Keegan never showed any interest in anything creative until he was in 10th grade. He took a few art classes and started drawing. Who knew he could draw so well? He had a natural ability, and in May I want to share some of his pen drawings when I show my own art at the Essex Studios Open House. I attend this art walk twice a year as a guest artist.
My other son, Lucas, was also in sports, but now music is his thing....he's a drummer and plays in his high school's steel drum band. He amazes me with how natural it comes to him. He practices almost every day without anyone telling him to practice. I can see he truly loves to play.
My daughter, Ashley, wanted to play violin from the time she was 6. Music was her passion and now writing is what she enjoys most. She would like to write her memoir someday. Ashley was the one that showed creativity right from the start.
My three kids are so different, but they all had a creative talent. Just because it doesn't show up right away, doesn't mean it's not there at all. I didn't start painting until my late 30's.
So you can't paint, draw or play an instrument. Maybe you can cook and use your creative talents there. Maybe you are creative with your home and decorating. Or maybe you are good at landscaping and creating a beautiful outdoor scene. Creativity can be displayed in so many different ways!
So why is it so important to find that inner creativity? I think it releases so much of what is inside of us that we cannot share on a regular basis. I feel so free and content when I am painting. It has saved me countless times during stressful moments in my life. It's a way to release a part of yourself you cannot do any other way. Being creative shares yourself with the outside world. It's a window into you.
I believe we all have some creative talent somewhere inside us if we take the time to find it! We may have to do a little digging, but it is there!
by: Juli Ryan of Inner Butterfly
Oprah's article on creativity: http://www.oprah.com/spirit/How-to-Unleash-Your-Creativity
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