Life puts you through many experiences. It changes you each
time you pass through something major. You are just sitting in office, and just
out of the blue, an epiphany comes in. You are drawn to it, start thinking
about it. And you slowly, but most definitely begin to realize that you are not
the little me that you always thought you were. The power to transform your
life and everyone around you lies very much within your reach. It is not your
power, really. You just have access to that power. And that power is the source
of all true creativity.
I have always liked being creative. Whether it is a piece of
writing, a speech I was giving, or coding. I remember those times when I enjoyed
coding. I was coding in BASIC. It was the most ordinary language there ever was
and yet it was extremely fun and liberating. I would get lost in the world of
code, one line after another, the debugging sessions, the output which always
excited you. There were times when I would sit coding for hours together, especially
when I was working on some major project, and the joy that would flow through
me was just magical.
There are really three modes of doing that you can operate
in. It is acceptance, enjoyment and enthusiasm. Of course there is also a
fourth mode of doing, resistance. But resistance is truly harmful and a total deterrent
to creativity. If you do not like what you are doing, you should at least be in
acceptance of what you are experiencing at this instant. Either accept it or
change it. If you cannot either accept
or change the current situation, then get the hell out of there. But do not
internally or externally resist it.
When you are being truly creative, you are either in the
state of enjoyment or enthusiasm. You are filled with joy and that joy really
flows through you into this world and transforms whatever you come in contact
with. It leads to a creation, something that can make a difference, or at the
least, just make someone happy. The state of enjoyment is really a peaceful
state. You can enjoy the smallest things; it does not have to be something
major. It could be the sight of a beautiful flower. It could be your girlfriend
whispering in your ears. It could just be the trek that fills you with life and
joy. Just this one step you are taking at this moment amidst all the
magnificent trees and the sacred nature.
The third state, enthusiasm, though, mind you, is
contagious. It has an intense energy field. When you are operating out of the
mode of enthusiasm, you are full of life. Life flows through you into what you
are doing. You are totally one with the situation. You are totally present, but
there is the added intensity of a vision, a goal. You are either creating a
book or a piece of art, or you are giving that totally awesome speech in front
of a few hundred people. You transform lives, you inspire people, and you make
a difference.
Just a small post to sum up what creativity may really be
all about. And yet no post or words can ever even come close to describing the
feeling of joy you experience when you are creative. These are just mere
pointers. And yet, like with all matters of the heart, you will know it when
you are creative.
Until next time, adios!
Do what you love and love what you do J
