Creativity and Imagination - Be a Kid Again

Creativity and Imagination - Be a Kid Again

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I believe we have lost our ability to create, be imaginative, and find joys in the little things in life. I think we get so caught up with our jobs and responsibilities that we forget to have fun in life. If you spend enough time around me you’ll realize that one of my biggest things i try to do is have fun and find joy in life. I remember in early high school my imagination and creativity got stifled and I was left trying to fit in. Do the things everyone else was doing, keep your head down, don't draw too much attention to yourself and it will all work out. 

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But as I’ve grown up and entered early adulthood I've realized that we need to be creative and imaginative. The world needs us to be kids. To find joy, to run in the way, to be bold and imaginative and creative. To not hide our passions and love for the things we are passionate and love because they don’t fit a preconceived notion of who and what we should be. The world needs our creativity. 

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If you love art or want to draw. Go do it. Nothing and no one is stopping you. Find something that sets your soul on fire and dive deeply into it. Be joyful for joy’s sake. I think we often forget that creativity is one of the best parts of being a human. There is no right or wrong creative expression. You get to find something you appreciate and love in the world and share it with others. You get to make your own mark. 

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I think that’s why I've enjoyed drawing and discovering art so much as an adult. I get to express myself, my imagination to the world in a creative outlet that shows my full humanity and appreciation for life. I get to share with my friends and family the vibrancy and joy I have for life. I find beauty in nature and I get to contort it to my vision and how I see the world. It is my expression. I get to tap into my imagination and merge seemingly unrelated images and concepts together. 

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But at some point between early high school and where I am now I forgot about being creative and imaginative. I let the world tell me what to like, how to fit in, and where my interests should lie. I let my creativity die. I forgot to be imaginative. I let my inner child die without a whimper. But now I know what I need. I have refound my spark for being creative and imaginative. I am more playful with life. I’m having more fun. 

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It’s amazing what a little creativity and imagination can cause in your life. Go find the little extra joy in life. Go be a kid again. 

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