Art
is a connector of the mind, body, spirit and community. Creativity has
amazing healing power that can help us deal with stress, depression,
chronic disease, anxiety, pain, fear and improve the quality of our
lives. It can give us presence and perspective over mental chatter,
fear, limitations and judgments to awaken a new state of consciousness.
Artistic
expression is not limited to painting; it can include photography,
dancing, music, acting, storytelling, drawing, collaging, sewing,
cooking, gardening, designing a business plan, architecture, interior
design, fashion, building--anything that is creative and
transformative.
While
most people have some creative inclination, they may experience lack of
motivation or inspiration. This can be thought of as a creative block.
What
are creative blocks?
Creative
blocks are indicators that it is time for change. Blocks can reveal a
lack of enthusiasm, motivation, inspiration, fear of the unknown or a
refusal to express oneself. This is often because people are caught in
old ways of thinking and defensive patterns of expectation and judgment.
How
can we work with creative blocks?
It
is helpful to view creative blocks as reminders that it is in our
nature to keep growing and transforming. Creative blocks can be viewed
as stepping stones to enter into a new way of flowing with the creative
process and in life.
We
explore creative blocks in Awakening through Art sessions with many
different methods. Blockages
will dissolve once you become aware of what caused the block through
guided imagery, movement, drumming and different art materials. You can
naturally reconnect with your creativity and lead an inspired life. |
