October 30, 2024
2 Simple Ways to Boost Your Creativity Every Day
Read time - 4 min.
Creativity isn’t defined by what you create or the tools you use. Creativity lives in the moment itself, hidden within the act of creation. But, let’s start with the first two foundational bricks of creativity.
Spontaneity
As I type this text, I’m working to quiet my mind, tuning in to the experience of the present. Every keystroke feels less like typing and more like playing piano keys, with each press carrying a unique rhythm. In this state, I can distance myself from my surroundings and view the moment with fresh eyes—unfiltered by past experience or learned skills. This kind of focus bypasses the mind, connecting me directly to creative energy. It feels right, effortless, and deeply fulfilling.
I call myself an artist not because I draw or write, but because I find joy in transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. When you’re able to do that, you’ll feel a current flowing through your being, connecting you with everything within yourself. It’s proof that your ego, and even your mind, are set aside. You’re in the creative flow.
Every one of my works should feel like a frame capturing a fleeting emotional moment. The style I choose or the subject I draw matters far less than capturing that emotion and allowing it to live forever on the canvas. I love the sense of ease that comes with creation—that’s the driving force behind my art.
Not every piece I create is like this, but I always aim to reach this state, and let creativity come to me. It’s not about sitting idly and waiting, but rather about being spontaneous and letting go of any fear of the end result.
In truth, art is more than just drawing, singing, or performing. A true artist can enter a state of ease, letting that flow guide them in whatever they do.
Discipline
I believe that time’s steady flow has its own purpose. It gives creativity a structure, a channel through which it can grow and evolve. That’s why discipline is essential. Many brilliant artists have passed through this world unnoticed because they didn’t harmonize with time—the greatest law of the material world.
In those deeply connected, creative moments, time stops for the artist, who becomes wrapped up in the now. There’s no need to create tomorrow because today feels so complete. But if you want to live a creative life, each day counts.
I don’t believe in “hard work” for its own sake, but I do believe in meeting each day with at least one creative act. And if you see my drawing skills as decent, it’s not because I strive tirelessly, but because I capture each day—and skill follows naturally from this.
Try This
Here’s a tip. When you create, set aside thoughts about results, skill, or technique. Focus on the moment, immerse yourself, activate your senses, and savor the experience as much as possible. Do this every day for at least 30 days. It can be as short as five minutes a day because creativity isn’t about hard work; it’s about connecting with the present.
The best part? You’ll notice creativity flowing into other parts of your life. You’ll begin to see things from the perspective of the present moment, rather than through conclusions based on past experiences. When that shift happens, you can truly call yourself an artist. You’ll grow faster, work less, and create work that feels uniquely yours.
This text itself is an example. When I started, I knew I wanted to talk about creativity, so I just started typing, and in ten minutes, it was finished. When I feel that ease, my fingers fly across the keyboard. And when I hit a block, I quiet the thoughts in my mind and focus on my senses to bring back that flow. I choose to be guided by the wisdom of the moment rather than by the mind’s memories. This is how most of my creations come to life, which is why people can feel that creative spark within them.
Creativity is far more than what I’ve shared here. It’s as boundless as the universe. So consider this text just a beginning.
Love you all.
