Creativity

Each of us is infinitely creative. In our essential state we are pure consciousness. We are an inseparable part of the field of pure potentiality, which is the ultimate source of every idea, creative act, and everything we see in the physical universe. In every moment we are using our intentions, thoughts, and attention to create the world around us.

Given our inherent creativity, what stops us from fully expressing and harnessing our creative potential? The greatest obstacle is certainty. When we’re certain that we already know all the answers, we’ve convinced ourselves of our limitations, and we are sure of what is and is not possible, we prevent the birth of new possibilities.

Extraordinary events, ideas, and coincidences come into our lives every day. If we are mired in conditioned thought patterns and beliefs, we can’t recognize and take advantage of these opportunities. We only see them in hindsight. Instead of rigidly clinging to the familiar, embrace the unknown. When you have a new feeling, an uplifting thought, an insight you’ve never acted upon, allow the possibility to emerge.

To tap into our deepest potential and creative reservoirs, two extremely valuable tools are the NSA/SRI and the practice of meditation. When we do both, we access the pure consciousness that is the source of all creative inspiration. We go beyond our internal dialogue and repetitive thoughts into the refreshing silence and stillness of pure awareness.

As you cultivate inner stillness, you will be able to act from a place of calm, centered awareness. The combination of stillness and dynamic movement will allow you to create whatever you want. As you venture into the field of all possibilities, keep in mind that feeling uncertain is a sign that you are moving in the right direction – towards greater freedom and expansion.

‘Just as a picture is drawn by an artist, surroundings are created by the activities of the mind’ – Buddha