Moments of Challenge
Creativity is a hallmark of the human spirit that echoes who we are and who we are becoming. It is also a source of deep personal fulfillment, whether expressed in the arts, science, business, or for personal pleasure. Such creative venture is fueled by our creative passion, the degree to which we seek out and can openly embrace our creativity--in mind, body, and spirit. When we are at our creative best, we experience intense joy, excitement, hope, and satisfaction. At such moments, with or without full awareness we have thoughts that promote our presence and engagement in the creative process. These may reflect optimism, surprise, self-compassion, and realistic expectations about the creative journey. Similarly, while we may experience some degree of tension in our body, it is both manageable and energizing. Positive emotions, non-judgmental thoughts, and positive physicals states interact with each other to help us expand our thinking, embrace the moment, and maintain creative momentum. Taken together, these reactions reflect a positive "mind-body set" that helps us to meet those distinct moments of challenge that arise during the creative process. Such mind-body states further support our creative passion.