Finding your creative genius isn’t easy. But it’s worth it. Creativity is often considered a gift, but in order to tap into it, you have to give yourself permission to explore that side of you. There are tons of ways to do this, from painting to music to writing. Here are five simple ways to find your creative genius and tap into it.
Your creative space is an extension of yourself. It’s where you go to tap into your creative energy. If your space isn’t right, you won’t be able to create in the way that you need to. Instead of needing expensive studio equipment that you may or may not have room for, a space that inspires you is what you need. It could be a room you already have that you’ve never used. Or it could be a room you buy or rent. The important thing is that it revs you up. You need a space that gives you permission to play. It needs to feel safe enough for you to let your creative self out. This could be anything from soft lighting to a blank wall that you can put something on. You want a space that allows you to turn off your brain and let your creative side out.
You need the right tools for your creative genius to come out. This isn’t the time to try and do everything yourself. If you need scissors, scissors. If you want to paint with a brush, brush. While you may not need all the fancy equipment to create your first piece of art, you will need something to write with. The best way to find your creative genius is in the creative process. You’re going to have to get your hands dirty, so to speak. You’re going to need to really dig down into what you want to create. It’s not enough to be able to explain it, you actually need to feel it. Feel your way through the creation. And then feel your way through the process of writing.
Creativity is all about connecting with yourself. And the best way to do that is to play. There’s a reason children are praised for playing. Playing is what allows us to be who we are. And it’s the key to tapping into our creative energy. You may think that you can’t play because you have work to do. But you can. We have to let go of the idea that work is supposed to rule us. Work is supposed to be a part of our life that we do, not that we don’t do anything else. Find a space where you can play. Pick a space that you love. And pick an activity that you love to do. Whether it’s cooking, knitting, or drawing, find something that you enjoy and do it. The more you do it, the more you’ll fall in love with your creative self.
Festivals are a great way to jumpstart your creative energies. If you want to find your creative genius, you’re going to have to go out of your comfort zone. That’s going to happen when you step outside of your normal routine and into something new. But instead of doing something new during the day of the festival, drop into your creative space at night. Find a space that’s comfortable and safe. And create something. Create anything. And then, create again. Create something different the next day. If you want to, invite people into your space, and get them involved in your creative process.
Finding your creative genius is a process. It’s not going to happen overnight. It’s going to be a gradual process. But it’s worth it. You have to protect your creative space. You have to have the right tools for your creative genius. And you have to play. Jumpstart your creativity with a festival, and then finish the creative process by creating something. The end result? You’ll have your creative self exposed for all to see. You’ll have created something.
