The Creative Being Creed

Who has changed your life?

There have been a few people through the years who have had a profound influence on me.

But the most recent game changer is this incredible woman.

Shiloh Sophia

My mentor/teacher/inspiration

Shiloh is the founder of an art movement, a virtual museum, and a 100 year plan to level the playing field for women artists. You’ll hear more about Shiloh and Intentional Creativity® in blogs to come. But in the meantime, I thought I’d share what she says about creatives.

The Creative Being Creed – Poem

My ideas are worth exploring

and my creative acts are sacred,

worthwhile and valuable.

I answer the call to create,

without feeling, I am taking anything away

from something or someone.

I know that I have something to say and create

what is only mine to express,

and so, it is original.

I surrender the idea that my works of art

must be pretty, good or saleable,

and let them be what they want to be.

I consider the practice of creativity

equal to other practices like prayer or meditation

or exercise and I make time for it.

I share my creations only

when I feel supported to do so,

not needing or seeking

acknowledgement from others.

I release myself from the need

to feel inspired before I begin, trusting

everything I need to create will be provided

I allow myself to release

the critic and perfectionist, with love

and invite the muse to come to my side.

I accept the healing energy comes

from my creative acts, I remind myself

it is OK, to not know, what I am doing,

Creativity is a journey,

and I honor this journey with my time,

my resources and my heart.

I am gentle with myself

when I haven’t taken the time to create,

~ I will begin again.

I give myself permission to be messy, loud,

irreverent at times, and at others

to be quiet, orderly, mindful and to feel blessed.

I feel worthy of the title, Artist,

just because I create,

regardless of what I create, or what the outcome is.

I am free to think my own thoughts,

to have my own visions

I also gather nourishment from those around me.

I feel that my life is a great adventure

always looking for my YES,

My own journey that holds the makings of legend!

I believe in intentional creativity;

knowing the love I put into my work

goes out as a blessing toward my intention.

I am a creative being, not a creative doing,

and sometimes being creative is allowing myself

to ‘do nothing’ except the act of dreaming.

I believe every bone in my body is a creative bone

I believe my life is a miracle in process

I believe that I am a creative being.

Copyright Shiloh Sophia 2019

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