The Gyst Life

E136 - Making Space for Creativity to Flourish


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We live in a world obsessed with momentum. Output. Hustle. Proof.

Its all good stuff, but so is stepping back and asking what all of this is actually for.

In November I spent 2 months in Mexico. 

It has always been a place of recalibration for me. 
It creates distance from noise and proximity to truth. 
While some people go there to do nothing, I go there to think.

What surfaced this year had to do with creativity, worth, pressure and the stories I tell myself.

Creativity is not about success. 

It is not about visibility. 
It is not even about making something beautiful. 
It is about understanding what is trying to move through you and why.

Key Takeaways

  • Reflection is not optional if you want intentional work.
  • Creative energy must be protected or it will be depleted.
  • Creativity is a relationship, not a performance.
  • Stewardship matters more than inspiration.
  • Legacy is formed through everyday choices, not final outcomes.
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    The Gyst LifeBy David Schmeikal

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