Reclaiming Our Creative Soul: The Portal is Always Open
We are creative beings living in a creative universe.
The stars are born in explosions of light. Trees shape themselves uniquely toward the sun. The ocean constantly shifts and dances with the moon. Creativity is not something reserved for the gifted or the chosen—it is the very fabric of life itself. And it lives inside each of us, waiting to be remembered, reclaimed, and reawakened.
I didn’t always know this. In fact, for many years I believed the opposite. As a child, I was told I wasn’t artistic. I was mocked for my drawings and discouraged from expressing myself creatively. I was subtly and not-so-subtly taught that creativity was for others—those with “talent,” with “gifts.” And I believed that lie. I tucked my creative spirit away into a corner of my soul and went on with life. But the soul never forgets. Creativity, though buried, never dies.
Years later, in my 30s, a friend handed me a mandala coloring sheet. At first, I laughed it off. “I’m not an artist,” I said. But something inside me softened as I picked up the colored pencils. That first stroke of color opened a door I had long thought closed. As the colors flowed onto the page, so did something deeper—my own aliveness.
It was the beginning of a homecoming. I believe you have creative sparks that live within you. This sharing will show you how to access it.
Why We Shut Down Our Creativity
So many of us have stories like this. Somewhere along the way, we were told we weren’t good enough. We compared ourselves to others. We were graded on our drawings, critiqued for our ideas, or told that creativity was frivolous. Slowly, we stopped painting, singing, writing, dancing. We shut down the part of us that wanted to explore, play, and make beauty out of life.
Here are a few common reasons we shut down our creative impulses:
- Perfectionism: We believe creativity must look a certain way or meet a certain standard to be “valid.”
- Comparison: We measure ourselves against others and decide we don’t measure up.
- Early Wounding: Many of us were shamed, silenced, or laughed at when we tried to express ourselves.
- Cultural Conditioning: In a productivity-obsessed world, creativity is often undervalued unless it can be monetized.
- Fear of Judgment: We fear that expressing ourselves will lead to criticism, rejection, or being misunderstood.
But creativity was never about performance. It is about presence. It is about connecting with the part of you that longs to express, explore, imagine, and play.
Tools to Reopen the Creative Portal
If you’ve ever felt like your creativity has gone missing—or if you never thought, you had it to begin with—know this: your creative spark is still there. It’s waiting for a safe invitation to emerge. Here are some tools and practices to begin that journey:
1. Start Small and Playful
Creativity doesn’t have to be serious. Doodle while on the phone. Hum to yourself in the shower. Rearrange a shelf. The key is to follow your curiosity without pressure or outcome.
2. Create a Sacred Space for Expression
Set aside a small corner in your home where you can engage with your creativity. Light a candle, keep your journal or paints nearby, and let this be your sanctuary for exploration.
3. Silence the Inner Critic
That voice saying “You’re not good enough”? It’s lying. Give it a name if you want, and kindly thank it for trying to protect you—but remind it that it’s not running the show anymore.
4. Engage with Beauty
Walk in nature. Visit a museum. Listen to music that moves you. Let your senses feast. Beauty awakens the soul and stirs the creative fire within.
5. Keep a Creativity Journal
Write down your ideas, sketches, poems, dreams. Don’t edit. Just let it flow. Over time, you’ll see your creative voice emerging and evolving.
Ways to Bring Creativity Back In Your Life
Creativity isn’t just painting or sculpting. It can be infused into every part of our lives. Here are just a few places to let your creative spirit reemerge:
- Music: Make a playlist that lifts your spirit. Try a new instrument. Sing in the car without apology.
- Art: Pick up markers or paint and let go of the need to make “good” art. Try abstract or intuitive drawing.
- Clothing: Let your wardrobe be a canvas. Wear colors or patterns that reflect your mood or intention.
- Dance: Put on a favorite song and move your body. Let your hips sway, your arms fly—no rules.
- Decorating: Rearrange a room, add flowers, play with light. Let your home reflect your evolving spirit.
- Writing: Journal your feelings, write poetry, tell a story. Write as if no one will read it but your soul.
- Cooking: Treat your meals like a creative offering. Try a new spice, plate your food like art.
- Photography: Take photos of your favorite people, animals, trips or nature. Let yourself play
The truth is: creativity is a return to the language of the soul. It is where your intuition speaks, your heart sings, and your spirit feels most alive.
An Invitation to Remember
If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your creative spirit, I want to remind you: You were born with it. You are made of it. Your very breath is an act of creation.
You don’t have to be a professional artist to live a creative life. You just have to say yes. Yes to curiosity. Yes, to color. Yes, to movement, beauty, expression. Yes, to YOU.
And if you’re looking for a gentle, joyful way to return to your creative center, I invite you to explore my brand-new digital coloring books for The Kingdom of Magic and Mystery. All seven castles—Magic, Art, Dance, Design, Relationships, Water, and Animal—are ready for you to play, dream, and reconnect with your inner creator.
Each page is a portal to possibility. These coloring books are not about perfection—they are about presence. They are for everyone who is ready to awaken their imagination and reignite the magic within. Check it out here.
Let today be a return. Let this moment be your homecoming to the artist within—the part of you who always knew how to color outside the lines and follow the whispers of your soul.
With joy and wild creativity,
Cynthia
