7 Affirmations for the Creative Soul

This blog post is based on my opinions thoughts and thinking.

Creativity is our birthright, and it belongs to all of us.

But especially for those of us who can be timid, creativity can be hard to access.

I believe that’s why affirmations are so important!

They’re the first step in deciding that you deserve creative expression; they remind you that your ideas have worth, and they empower you with a sense of self-confidence.

Here are some affirmations for the creative soul: Print them out and put them somewhere you’ll see them every day!

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1.Whatever I create is beautiful to me!

Creativity is inherently personal and subjective. If we define our creative process by how other people will receive it, we’ll get in our way.

Even if our work is truly awful, it’s still beautiful to us while we’re creating it, even if all that means is that we love the colors we choose or the sounds of the words as they tumble out of our mouths.

And while we may not feel that way about it at the moment, we’re always capable of appreciating beauty.

It’s our innate ability to see beauty in everything that makes us creative. So remember, whatever you create is beautiful to you!

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2. I am an artist.

I know it can be intimidating to think of yourself as an artist!

Creativity isn’t just about making stuff that other people will like; it’s also about making stuff that engages you on a deeper personal level.

But sometimes the positive affirmation “I am an artist” is easier to say than “I truly enjoy doing this work. “I’m very good at it, and I’m going to keep doing it for a long time.”

There’s something about the first statement that can feel a bit more permanent.

But either way, you need to believe that you’re a creative being who is capable of great artistic expression.

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3. Creativity is my birthright.

Every single one of us was born with the ability to create amazing things.

We don’t need to be taught how to do it or motivated through hard labor. We can just be who we are and let our creativity flow.

We weren’t put on this planet to simply exist or even to make a living; we were put on this earth so that we could create things that will last forever and inspire the hearts and minds of others.

So remember: creativity is your birthright. It’s there for the taking, and all it takes is your willingness to use it.

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4. My creativity is a gift to myself and others.

That means that you’re never doing your creative expression for the wrong reasons.

It’s not selfish to spend time doing things that make you happy or to pursue interests that are uniquely yours; in fact, you’re giving your gifts to everyone by doing so!

Always remember that what you create is an act of self-love and generosity towards the world. It’s a gift to yourself and others, so don’t apologize for it!

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5. I have the right to pursue my creative passions.

Remember that your creative work is a choice; it’s not something that you have to do or something you should be doing unless you feel like it.

You are a free spirit, and you have the right to make mistakes, change your mind, and try new things!

You deserve freedom from criticism when choosing what to create; let go of your need for validation and just focus on finding more joy in your life.

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6. I am never too busy to pursue my creative passions.

Allowing yourself to pursue your creativity is important for an entirely different reason.

It’s very easy for us to lose our creativity when we’re too busy, especially if we’re faced with a lot of other responsibilities or obligations or if the work that we’re doing is stressful.

When times are hard, it’s easy to feel like we have no time or energy left over for doing anything creative.

But we all have time for the things that are important to us, and we can always clear space for creativity.

Remember that it’s never too late to do what you love, and you’re always worth the time!

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7. I am open to receiving my creativity naturally.

It can be challenging to trust ourselves fully in a world that is set against us.

To permit ourselves to be creative, we have to learn how to trust that we can tap into our creativity naturally.

It’s not something that we need someone else’s permission or encouragement to access. It doesn’t take a lot of money, and it doesn’t require any special skills.

And when we can let go of our need for creativity to be something that we have to work for, we can truly discover and express our most authentic selves.

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This post was previously published on medium.com.

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