What Are We Really Creating?

Last week I sent out a 10 point list of what makes for good creative collaborations.

I got an awesome response to that email:

“Ooh, I love this list!! Thank you so much for sending this! I think this list could equally apply to making a marriage work - it’s an ongoing collaborative act, right?”

I couldn’t agree more!

This made me think more intently about creativity and ALL the things we create.  

Typically, when we think of creativity, art, music, poetry, literature, invention, design, etc., come to mind.

But the same principles we apply to creating all of those things, can also apply to creating things of deep, lasting value.  

Have you ever considered that you can also create:

The atmosphere people feel when they walk into your home

Relationships that are kind and mutually rewarding

The tone for a crucial conversation

An opportunity to help someone out who is a little down on their luck

A soft place to land for a friend who is hurting

A good party to celebrate a milestone

A happy day

Enduring connections with family, friends, & neighbors

Time and space and peace to…well…CREATE!

The truth is, with every action we take, we are creating—whether we are consciously thinking about it or not. If, in our hearts and minds, creativity is only about the “things” we create, I believe we may be missing the point. 

ULTIMATELY, WE ARE CREATING OUR LIFE!

THAT IS OUR GREATEST MASTERPIECE!

I hope your creative “THING” is just a beautiful enhancement to the wonderful, meaningful life you are simultaneously creating.

I believe that's what it's all about.

ALWAYS LOVE!

Andrea