Create Your World of Authenticity, Creativity and Connection
Posted on November 23, 2014 by Renee Scheer, One of Thousands of Life Coaches on Noomii.
Trusted techniques to open to more creativity and more connection with yourself and the outside world.
As I continue to move through life creating my dreams I have often looked for support from family and friends to listen or just be there in a way that is loving and encouraging. During this very long journey of mine to create a lifestyle full of art, passion and human interaction I discovered that much of the time when I felt I needed a little push or a word or two of “you can do it Renee” I went to outside sources such as family or friends to help encourage my moving forward.
Eventually I started to see a pattern of unsolicited advice, warnings, “what if” questions, “should’s” and general concerns about my life. While I know that the majority of all that feedback came from a loving place of caring for my well being, each time it placed more frustration, more fear, more questioning, more doubts and more stress in general on my emotional well being. And so the fear comes back front and center to taunt me and keep me from moving further, at least for a little while until I finally realize once again that this is my life I am creating, not anyone else’s. But before I could get to that point, I would reach out to the next person, and the next person, and the next person until I finally heard what I wanted to hear. But the problem was I never did hear anything helpful to me in those moments.
What I wish to share here with you are some of my own revelations from creating my life, things like trusting in yourself, building the right connections and allowing more creativity in your life . These are the most prevalent lessons I have taken away in creating my dreams, not only from learning as I go over the last few years, but also from participating in creativity classes, reading, and working with mentors whom I admire and inspire me.
I hope these messages inspire you in some way in the creation of your own dreams.
Trust and believe in your authentic self. Listen to your heart. Let go of the ego and the mindless chatter that clogs up your belief system. Dreams are Hope. Dreams are REAL. Your authentic self is all knowing. Authenticity = Truth so there is no wrong! What I have discovered within myself is that when I ignore my truth, or even if I start to get overwhelmed with too many ideas, in the end what I truly desire always comes back full circle. Trust that what you are feeling is going to serve you because your spirit knows exactly where it wants to be. The beliefs , judgements and fears of those with whom you share your life may make you fearful and afraid to take those steps but if you stay true to what is real to you, those steps turn into giant leaps toward your blissful creative life. Looking inside yourself is the first place to seek what it is you are looking for. It can’t come from anywhere else.
Connect with like minded spirits. Share. Collaborate. Be Open. Be Vulnerable. Allow your authentic self to make connections with other souls who are experiencing the same creative path, who share similar dreams or goals, and who practice authenticity in themselves. I have learned the importance of creating relationships with others who are also cultivating a similar lifestyle. These days competition is becoming a thing of the past and collaboration is becoming a bigger focus in the creative world. It is so incredibly important that creative’s support each other through sharing. This is not to say you should give away all your little secrets but be open to giving AND receiving ideas, thoughts, feedback, tips, and anything else that may arise in your circle of creatives. You will understand each other better because you are on the same path, or have been at some point. Create this circle of trust because they will be your biggest cheerleaders outside of yourself.
Create! Create! Create! Paint. Draw. Doodle. Write. Sing a new song. Dance a new dance. Color. Decorate. Cook. Journal. Do ANYTHING that is at least a little creative EVERY day. We are all creative beings. It is in our nature. It is our birthright. Allowing your self to be who you were intended to be brings ease to creating the rest of your life. When you create, ideas and inspiration will come. AND, it releases the knots and tangles of your inner world. Bringing more creativity into your life will change your life. It is impossible not to because we are here in the natural world as creators.
Let nature be your guide. Breathe deep the air outside. Take a walk. Sit on a tree stump. Jump in the leaves. Feel your toes in the grass or the sand. Listen to the ocean, the birds and the wind. Talk to the trees. Skip a stone. You ARE part of this natural world – Be In It! This belief has been part of my life for a very long time and it has never EVER failed me. Good mood, bad mood, or in between, getting outside and being present in your moments there will guide and support you in whatever way is needed, even if you don’t know what that is. Take joy in what the earth is offering you and do it for at least 20 minutes a day. Nature is authentic and like nature, so are you. Be authentic together. Nature and your spirit will never lie to you.
