205 \\ Want to Be Happy? | Create More than You Consume

Most of us define ourselves by what we consume. And we do so without thinking twice about it. We base our identities on which sports teams we follow, the music we listen to, the shows we watch, the cars we drive, the diets we follow, the brands we buy. While this signals a landslide victory for consumerism, it presents a major challenge to our sense of individual identity and fulfillment. It becomes difficult to instill life with any sort of meaning when we've boxed ourselves into the dependent role of a consumer, creating nothing of our own. To create is to actively engage and contribute to the world. Is there anything more selfish than relying on other people to create art, value, and meaning, so you don't have to risk putting yourself out there? The people creating are the ones taking the risk. Without an outlet in which to create, the number of moments in life when you feel truly alive are few and far between. Creating is engrained in us.  Until next time,  Stay blessed!   xo, Juliana   P.S.-Check out the Courage Co. virtual community over at www.courageco.org and join us for free challenges, prayer calls and more! P.S.S-Visit www.julianapage.com for books to help you courageously transform self-sabotage into self-mastery by faith!