The 9-C Life Part 5: Creativity Season 4 Episode 5

Are you tired? I get that kind of tired that I just can't shake sometimes.  You know, the kind of tired that's hard to overcome with sleep, shopping, friends or television?  That's why Sandra Dalton shares her take on rest. Sacred Rest comes in different ways.  Above, you can see her wheel of rest.  Creativity is in there.  Allowing time to create something - physical, spiritual or social, creating in a way that you lose track of time and move into a flow state, is very restful.  This is where creativity becomes restoration for the soul.  Even if it is a “tiring” activity, you will come away rested.  Try it- make a flower bed, paint a picture, sing to someone, write your feelings about an important topic, get swept away in music…you will see that creativity brings a feeling of rest that you can't get from sleep.  It's rejuvenation!Creator-Based® Challenge: The 10-Minute Creative PauseConsider taking 10 minutes today to engage in a form of creativity- doodling, free-writing, humming a tune, arranging objects in a pleasing way, or even playing with color. The key is to let it be free from judgment or outcome. Notice how you feel before, during, and after. Does your mind feel clearer? Your heart lighter? Your energy more balanced?Growth and rest are not opposites; they are partners. Creativity allows you to expand while also offering a place to breathe. Embrace the creative pause as a way to both elevate and restore your soul.  Creative is the 4th C in the 9-C life for a reason!