The only ways we can avoid [creativity’s] insistent energy are to continuous;y mount barriers, or to allow it to be poisoned by destructive negativity and negligence.*
Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Awe spurs us to be kinder and more compassionate. It makes us happier and less concerned with materialism. Experiences of awe spark curiosity within us and help orient us to what truly matters in our lives. In short, awe changes us in the most incredible ways.**
Dacher Keltner

Background,
Upbringing,
Limitations,
Openness,
Noticing,
Curiosity,
Interests,
Developed talents,
Beliefs,
Experiences,
Narratives –
All of these are happening all of the time in our lives,
And all of them provide an incubator for creativity.

Here’s another year, free of charge,
For letting it out,
Perhaps removing the barriers, or
overcoming the negativity;
A good place to begin is in being open to awe:
The universe, local nature, art, stories, people, inventions –
Witnessing the good things all around us, and
just having to join in.

In this sense, I wish you
Happy New Year!

*Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ Women Who Run With the Wolves;
**Dacher Keltner’s Awe.

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