What does it mean to create consciously?

“Everywhere you look, you see what you’re looking for.”

– Ram Dass

Every moment in our lives is used for awakening. Life is constantly presenting us with guidance, inspiration and circumstance to encourage the highest expression of ourselves. 

Approaching the creative process from this place, gives us permission to relax into the natural flow of life.

Whether we are looking for ideas for creating content on Instagram or planning production for a new line of products/ offerings.. we must remind ourselves that there is no need to rush. Flow over force is something that I am constantly reminded to live by. 

I’ve often witnessed as creatives we tend to feel overworked and unnecessarily stressed at times of being caught under pressure. This could be because of time pressure or the mind creating pressure to meet high expectations. 

The nature of the mind is that it will never be satisfied. There will always be something else or something more. The radical revolution that is required is to change our relationship with our mind. It should be used to serve our purpose of realising our capacity and potential to create. Use the mind to beat the mind by correcting the intellect that tries to convince you that you are separate from it all.

When we get stuck in the mind and under pressure this tends to hinder effeciency, productivity and inspiration. Zoom out to see the wider picture. Know that everything is happening in the right timing and it is only the mind that is creating this expectation. Inspiration is constantly being revealed to you, but you might have been too rigidly attached to the outcome and in your mind to notice it.

When things are done last minute or you’re feeling a little overwhelmed with the workload, my advice would be to take a step back. There’s a reason why this is coming up and maybe it’s because structures haven’t been put in place for you to create healthy boundaries and manage balance in your life. 

Allow the light of your awareness to illuminate what action is required of you at every moment. Expand your consciousness and become attuned to your own inner compass that is always guiding you. 

@niela.lis