Finding Joy Through Creativity

Written By Colēgia

If there's anything that can provide a sense of lasting happiness is that it's the positivity that can come from being creative. It's crucial to have something that allows us to express ourselves in a conducive manner that helps us make sense of our experiences. Art reflects life and this is true in so many ways unique to each of us. Creativity helps us find joy in life and here are some ways it does that.

Freedom of Expression

Having an avenue to express ourselves can help us sort through our emotions. Understanding who we are plays a big role in this since we may not always communicate these feelings directly. Given that we live in a social world, we need to find ways to feel that our emotions are valid even when we might not be heard. Creativity is instrumental in how much of an impact it can have on improving expression. One great thing about having a creative outlet is that it gives us a reprieve from how others would react to something we do. This can be fantastic since it allows us to be our most authentic selves without fear of judgment. Some things are best experienced in solitude and creativity helps us make peace with what we've been through while expressing it too.

“Having an avenue to express ourselves can help us sort through our emotions.”

The Healthiest Habit to Have

Sometimes there are days when things might feel like things are getting to us. It's okay for this to happen and we all have different reactions to stress. The important thing is learning what we can do to help ourselves react in a better manner. We need to have a good relationship with ourselves to have this kind of self-awareness since it's something we build over time. The best way to do this is by building positive habits. Getting into the routine of doing something creative after a long day can help us find joy because we're doing something that brings us fulfillment. Taking a break from something challenging to work on art or to play some music can help you find inspiration as well. Creativity can be an incredibly powerful motivator since it shows us the fruits of our labor just by working at it consistently.

“We need to have a good relationship with ourselves to have this kind of self-awareness since it's something we build over time.”

Building Bridges

Art is a means of building bridges with one another as people. Across the world, there are things that are unique to the people that live within their culture and there are concepts that are universal with one another. Art and the creativity that goes into it is a means of helping us be more empathetic to what people near and far have been through. It gives us a glimpse into someone else's life and teaches us how to look at things outside of our own perspective. Music for example is often called a universal language since it's something we're innately attuned to. Creativity can be a teacher, a lesson, an experience, or simply a way of life depending on who you ask.

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