The Old View: Creativity Belongs to Others
There was a time when creativity felt like something distant. It looked like paintings in galleries, performances on stages, or inventions no one had thought of before. Creativity seemed loud, obvious, and often out of reach. It belonged to people who called themselves artists, innovators, or visionaries.
The rest of us? Most of us followed instructions, made plans, analyzed details, and worked hard. We followed instructions. But we didn’t dare call that creativity.
That belief lived quietly for years. Creativity felt like a luxury, not a necessity. A side project, not a skill. It was easy to think: I’m not creative enough. I don’t think in colors. I don’t dream in metaphors. My mind is too practical. So the question lingered: Is there even space for me in that world?
A Shift Toward Awareness and Possibility
A new perspective began to shift that belief. Instead of focusing on polished results, attention turned to noticing. Curiosity replaced judgment. Questions like What if? opened doors to possibilities that had been ignored.
Suddenly, creativity was everywhere. It was in the way conversations were shaped. In how space was held for questions. In the courage to sit with uncertainty and not force quick answers. Creativity became less about outcomes and more about awareness.
It also became more personal. Creativity wasn’t outside anymore, it was already within. It just hadn’t been asked to speak. What once felt like hesitation became space. What once felt like confusion became curiosity. And what once felt like limitation became direction.
Creativity as a Personal and Universal Rhythm
The transformation was subtle, not loud or dramatic, but felt deeply over time. A deeper trust began to grow. A slower pace took hold. The focus shifted from performing ideas to sensing them. The creative mindset no longer asked for permission. It asked for presence.
Now, the question “Am I creative enough?” feels different. It no longer measures worth. It invites reflection. And the answer doesn’t need to be proven. It’s already known.
Creativity is not a gift for the few. It’s a human rhythm. It moves when listened to. It grows when welcomed. And it transforms when given space to breathe.
