Creativity is Your Birthright
By Dave Storer | Posted 10/21/05 | Updated 8/22/24
Several common lines of thought lead many people to the false conclusion that they don't have the right, or sufficient "permission" to create. Some examples:
In some ways, these thoughts reflect a harsh reality for many artists, writers, musicians, and movie makers in our society, especially for those who want to be considered professionals in a given creative field. But in most cases, these attitudes are purely myth and keep far too many people from acting on their creative needs and pursuing their artistic dreams.
We are all born with incredible creative abilities, and few things in life make us happier than fully engaging those abilities. To let a belief that we haven't the proper "permission" from either society, family and friends, or ourselves stop us from developing our creative abilities and expressing our deepest, truest selves in the best creative way we know how would be a terrible loss. The choice to create is yours; no one else should be given the power or authority to stop you.
The various messages we get that tell us we haven't the right to create can be separated into three categories:
Let's take a close look at these and bust the myths behind them.
Next: How Society Tells Us Not to Create
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This collection of insights for successful creating is from Inspiring Creativity: Powerful Insights and Practical Ideas to Guide You to Successful Creating, published with permission.