As an musical artist and writer I sometimes feel I have goals I need to reach in order to feel I'm a valid creator...a real artist. My Virgo Sun ~ Gemini Rising...ruled by Mercury tries to make me think I have things to do, say and accomplish quickly. It says you have to work and keep putting yourself out there. Enter the slave-driver. There are so many ideas coming in. It can be overwhelming.
Every one of us came here to do something that is needed for the Greater Good. (That's an Aquarius Moon talking.) I believe that with every fiber of my being. But it's easy when you are super-creative, especially when if your life's work is a career to approach your projects with a crap the whip attitude as if everything depends on it.
I picked up a copy of "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert. I highly recommend it. The title got me and I kept getting the message to pick up this book. The Big U is always giving us signs! She shares lots of ways to reframe the way we look at creativity. I absolutely love this one! Have an affair with your creativity. Instead of thinking you have to show up and check your goals off, look at it like you get to meet with your best friend who is amazingly gifted, a charm and a blast to be around. Together you get to go into a magical world to have fun and connect to something way bigger for the fun of it...not because you have to. Not because you have to prove your artistry or validate it by reaching goals...but for the sheer love of it.
I just had a date with my creativity about the weekly mantra. I asked my muse how can I really touch people deeply every week? What do I want share so that I'm making a difference? She said share what I am passionate about and I am totally into helping you creatively do, what you love to do. And as I just joyously rediscovered for your life's work or simply for the absolute love of it!
Check out my free Ignite Your Creativity Series for some awesome tips and support to breathe new passion and life into your heart. Let's get you into the sweet flow of creativity again. I've released 2 albums, an ep, been on tour and performed thousands of times, and I write regularly on my blog. I really know what it's like to go through ups and downs when it comes to your creative passion.
Befriend your creativity this week. Go out on a dates together, enjoy each others company and create. Be grateful for your inventive, amazing and talented partner in all things magical and have fun.
I'd love to know what you are up to creatively. Did this mantra help you? Have you got a new perspective? Let's chat in the comments below.
Xo Tatiana
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