How Fear Blocks Creativity

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [How Fear Blocks Creativity]( When we feel safe, our creativity unfolds like a beautiful flower. To understand how fear blocks creativity, take a moment to imagine yourself telling a story. First, imagine telling the story to someone you love and who loves you. You probably feel warmth and energy as you fill in the details of your tale to your friend’s delight. Now, imagine telling the same story to someone who, for whatever reason, makes you uncomfortable. The wonderful twists and turns, the fine points and colorful images that unfolded in your mind for your friend probably won’t present themselves. Instead of warmth, energy, and creativity, you will probably feel opposite sensations and a desire to close down. When we feel unsafe, whether we fear being judged, disliked, or misunderstood, our creative flow stops. Alternately, when we feel safe, our creativity unfolds like a beautiful flower, without conscious effort. Knowing this, we can maximize our creative potential by creating the conditions that inspire our creativity. In order to really be in the flow, we need to feel safe and unrestricted. However, achieving this is not as simple as avoiding people who make us feel uncomfortable. Sometimes we can be alone in a room and still feel totally blocked. When this happens, we know we have come up against elements in our own psyches that are making us feel fearful. Perhaps we are afraid that in expressing ourselves we will discover something we don’t want to know, or unleash emotions or ideas that we don’t want to be responsible for. Or maybe we’re afraid we’ll fail to produce something worthy. When you’re up against fear, internal or external, ritual can be a powerful — and creative — antidote. Before you sit down to be creative, try casting a circle of protection around yourself. Visualize yourself inside a ring of light, protective fire, or angels. Imagine that this protective energy emanates unconditional love for you and wants to hear, see, and feel everything you have to express. Take a moment to bathe in the warmth of this feeling and then fearlessly surrender yourself to the power that flows through you. ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. ♥ Loved this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Overcoming Creative Anxiety]( This course from America’s foremost creativity coach, Dr. Eric Maisel, helps creative individuals unravel the root causes of anxiety and provides proven coping mechanisms to ensure that working with their craft is a fulfilling experience. You’ll learn how to start and complete projects without overwhelm and get techniques that have supported thousands of artists to excel. By the end, you will hold all the tools to cultivate the rewarding, artistic-fueled life you love. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The Art of Manifesting Your Soulmate]( - [Sacred Sexuality: Open the Energy of Intimacy]( - [Transitioning Through Divorce: Grieving the Loss of Marriage]( - [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( - [Ego Death: Restore Your True Self-Identity]( Recommended For You [20-Minute Booty Builder]( [Learn More]( [8 Secrets to Releasing Stubborn Weight]( [Learn More]( [Awaken to Your Amazing Angels]( [Learn More]( [The Ultimate 7-Day Body Mind Spirit Connection]( [Learn More]( [How to Catch a Liar]( [Learn More]( [Powerful Wisdom to End Your Financial Worries]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 2. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 3. [The 9-Minute Science-Based Workout]( 4. [Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition]( 5. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 6. [The Art of Manifesting Your Soulmate]( 7. [The Intuitive Power Behind Angel Numbers]( 8. [Embracing the Signs and Symbols in Your Life]( 9. [Sacred Sexuality: Open the Energy of Intimacy]( 10. [Talking to Dead People]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.