Humanistic psychologist Abraham Maslow asked, “The key question isn’t ‘what fosters creativity?’ but it is why in God’s name isn’t everyone creative? Where was the human potential lost?”
The birthright of the real self is creativity. The throat chakra, or Visuddha, is the energy center of personal truth and artistic expression. It is where we align our creative expression with our deepest self. The task of our creative identity is authentic self-expression where we let the Self speak. Yet, we are often stymied by our simultaneous quest to actualize ourselves, and the pull towards safety.
We require a foundation of healthy narcissism in order to develop the capacity for valuing our unique gifts. If you were inadequately cared for, rejected and inconsistently supported, it is likely that you have narcissistic wounds that hinder you from fully owning and manifesting your aspirations. All wounds require healing. It is painful to acknowledge that those who you were unconditionally dependent on may have been limited in their ability to provide you with the love and attention required so as to flourish. Internalized abuse and neglect can result in creative stagnation and repression of the life force. Confronting subjugation is part of the journey towards liberation and freedom. Breaking out of oppression frees up creative energy and allows you to feel deserving of your power. Paradoxically, we need conflict to create. Restriction and challenge are necessary sources of tension, which potentially catalyze the release of creative energy. As we move through the oppressive messages and shame based beliefs and fears that stymie our creative expression we begin to make room for the authentic creative parts of the self, seeking release. Our transcendent goals are awakened and ready to be reclaimed.
Swiss psychiatrist Carol Jung referred to innate unconscious psychological imprints as archetypes. These universal archetypes are found within the world of myths. The archetype of the Blessed Mother is a vehicle and guide for the girls beset by histories of child abuse in Let the Phoenix Rise! In the upcoming trailer for LTPR! The Blessed Mother assists Carmen with confronting the source of oppression and trauma that blocks her from her Self and her creative potential.
Returning to a creative process through the development of Carmen's scene via film, has awakened in me the source of my personal power. It's reminded me that we are here to inspire. For that reminder I am very grateful to my collaborators with this endeavor.......
Much gratitude to the beautiful and brilliant actor Giada Hansen and Martin Bentsen and his colleague Damian Omar Lee of MJB Films for collaborating in todays shoot of the upcoming Let The Phoenix Rise! promotional video. Also- special thanks to the beautiful Bailey for being our mascot :-)
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