Your creativity matters.
I am a natural researcher. When I get a spark about something new I want to learn, I can get boarder line obsessive about it. I want to KNOW all the things. And although learning is a natural part of life (it’s also a really big part of my Human Design astrology chart), sometimes we simply have to close the books and shut out the noise to go within.
With all the noise, chaos and the “experts” out there, information overload is a real thing. We can get so caught up in doing life “right”, that we stop experiencing the pure joy of simply…LIVING. And the world we currently live in does anything it can to pull us away from our inner life so we can feed the distractions in the outer world.
No wonder we are exhausted. And we feel exhausted our creativity suffers.
Your inner life is rich with depth, authenticity and creativity. Inside is where your inner vision is. It’s where your heart lives. It’s where you access the truth of who you are.
When I feel stuck in my head, or catch myself looking “out there” for the answers, I turn to my spiritual tools to ground, center and refocus. I turn to things like nature, meditation and playing with art supplies to help me feel more in tune and in touch with my true self.
Nurturing my creativity helps me hear the messages of my heart - where my intuition lives. Intuition is our guide - it’s our teacher - and when we know how to access it, nurture it and follow it’s lead, we can trust we are on the right path at any given time.
Not the path that our outside world is telling us we should be on, but the path that is in alignment with our soul’s purpose.
The practice of nourishing our creative and intuitive spirit helps quiet our mind and our need to KNOW or control how life is going to turn out. Making space in life to play and explore our creativity gently guides us back to the present moment.
This moment is where our true peace and harmony reside.
Playing with watercolor is one of my favorite mindless and joyful activities because it’s fluid and invites us to practice letting go of control and going with the flow. Watching the colors dance and move on the page is so much fun. It’s relaxing and meditative, too. (You can see my intuitive painting process on Instagram.)
Painting in a playful, loose and intuitive way is so peaceful. When you feel at peace, that’s when new inspiration comes to you. It’s when gratitude fills your heart and it’s when you really feel like your true, authentic self.
And despite what you’ve been taught to believe about yourself, one thing I know after spending the past 25 years healing my own creative wounds is…
YOU are an artist. YOU are creative.
CREATING FROM YOUR HEART AND EXPRESSING YOURSELF IN A PLAYFUL, RELAXED WAY IS WHO YOU NATURALLY ARE.
Nurturing your creativity and intuition is the foundation of living an authentic, empowered and free spirited life.
We are sent messages every day that only certain people have talent, and we think we don’t measure up. But, my friend, I’m here to tell you - your creativity matters.
And when you make space in your life to play, spark your imagination and nurture your creativity, you will feel more relaxed in your body, more connected to your intuition and more at home in your soul.
When you practice expressing your creativity in an intuitive way, you’ll start to see how your intuition guides you in all other areas of your life. You stop worrying about the everyday decisions, because you TRUST in yourself. You know your intuition, your guides and your life’s journey are with you and with this inner knowing you allow your life to unfold naturally.
You remember that anything and everything is possible, and rather than staying in a distracted state, you’ll lean on your intuition and creativity to help you live more intentionally - in a way that honors your energy.
You stop believing those limiting thought patterns that make you think you aren’t good enough. You stop letting the chaos of the outside world steal your energy and define your life.
You start making space for the things that matter most to you - and that is such an enriching, powerful and joyful way to live.
The energy that comes from playing with paint with others is infectious and inspiring, too. You always learn something new and spark the creative fire in you that’s longing for self-expression. It’s why I’m feeling called to bring us together in a creative, playful way…
I hope you’ll join me for my 2-part online workshop in March: Intuitive Watercolor!
We’ll gather on Zoom for two Saturdays in a row to play with watercolor paints, watercolor pencils and crayons. I’ll lead you through some fun exercises to help you explore the art of intuitive watercolor and share some of my favorite ways to paint intuitive doodles and flowers. (Both workshops will be recorded for those who register.)
And the best part…there isn’t a “right” way to do it. I’ll help you tap into YOUR intuition so you are guided to express your authentic, inner artist.
You are creative. You are designed to express your creativity. Visit here for my Intuitive Watercolor details!
Be well and keep shining, beautiful you.
With love,
Shannon
P.S. If you become a paid member of my new Patreon community at the Soul Tuner tier or higher, this Intuitive Watercolor workshop is included in your membership! Check out those details HERE.