"Life isn't about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself." -Unknown "If you're creative, you will never run out of adventures." -Unknown You ARE Creativity.  Even if you do not feel or believe that you are a creative person. You are a form of creativity. Simply from the fact, you are a human being created and put on this earth to create something. Anything, really. So Create! Anything your heart desires. A brand new you. Write. Sing. Dance. Draw. Take a class. Or if none of this appeals to you, create something that you know in your heart will make an impact on someone. Create! When no one is looking. Create! When your heart is heavy and you feel no one is listening.  Dig deep! Challenge yourself when you feel that spark of inspiration. Reconnect with that part of yourself you felt was dormant while navigating through the wilderness. Reignite with that spark and set it on fire! In this episode, I share a personal journey of my creative flow and how I was inspired to “Create through the pain.” I could have gone down a very destructive and dark path during that time but instead, I anchored myself to my creative flow and created something new. It was my way of processing all the grief. While the grief was very strong at the time, discovering my flow of creativity made each day a little easier. I feel my purpose in life is to be creative or be a creator of something leaving others better than I found them. It brings a smile to my face not only because I enjoy the visual aspect so much but because growing up, I truly believed that I could do anything in life. And I still believe that today! Being creative sometimes was my way of protecting myself from all the harsh external elements out there in this crazy world. Being creative gave me a sanctuary and a place of safety. Being creative feeds my soul and it really helped me get out of a very dark time in my life where I was lost and had not many places or people to turn to. I guess it’s a form of therapy for me. A way to process grief. 
Book resource:  Just Create! Creating Through the Grief Wilderness by Carmen Shields 
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**Disclaimer**  The concept What Else is Possible? is not something I created nor do I take credit for creating this concept. It is based on a concept I learned on my own journey of self-discovery, and have taken with me as a tool that has been a contribution to me in my life today.

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