by Jayanti Burst

Imagination is Our Key to Creativity

Let’s take a nice, deep inhalation and exhale slowly and fully. Relaxing the body with each breath, feeling safe and supported. Trusting that everything is happening exactly as it should. There’s nothing to worry about. In fact, worry and anxiety are unfortunate misuses of our infinitely powerful imaginations.

In this world of illusion and duality, it’s easy to focus on the seemingly negative aspects of life. With a little practice, it can be even easier to appreciate its goodness, and manifest greatness, with help from the imagination.

Imagination is the key to unlocking our greatest potential as co-creators. That’s because we often create what we imagine.

Use Imagination Wisely – Five Ways to Reconnect

Although it’s important to use the imagination wisely, with mental and emotional clarity, we should also have fun with it. Connecting with our inner child and giving ourselves permission to play. It can be as effortless as daydreaming, looking up at the clouds, or staring at the ceiling, letting the imagination soar.

Many people say they are not Creative, and this is simply untrue. We are part of the Creator’s imagination, so we are inherently creative! It’s a natural, God-given gift bestowed upon us all. Read on for five ways we can reconnect and rejuvenate our Creativity.

Art

It might seem obvious, but finding an artistic outlet is one of the best ways to shift into the right brain, creative space. Doodling is a wonderful way to tone down our overly-analytical side and let the creative juices flow. Making mandalas is a magnificent method of accomplishing this, too. Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning circle, and they are spiritual symbols in several cultures. Starting with a circle shape, we fill it in with whatever colors and patterns we choose. Writing is another artistic medium that can stir creativity. Whether it’s poetry, short stories, recipes or gratitude lists, taking the time to express ourselves through writing uses the imagination.

Self-Hypnosis

Anyone can be hypnotized, and everyone can learn to hypnotize themselves. One of the best times to do so is when we’re in that dreamy state between being asleep and awake. It can be as easy as repeating silently to ourselves, “I am imaginative and creative” ten times before falling asleep. Doing this for at least three weeks in a row can work wonders. It’s not uncommon to have more vivid dreams afterward, and circling back to writing, dream journaling in the morning can start the day off with a creative boost.

Energy Shield

Fear can get in the way of our creativity. Imagining a bubble of divine, white light surrounding us can help overcome it. Of course, we’re not limited to white light; we can get creative with it and imagine any color we desire. Visualize or feel (even if it feels like pretending) this energetic shield of protection. It’s about intention. It can be helpful to imagine that if anything perceived as negative passes through the bubble, it is automatically transmuted. It’s not that we don’t want to acknowledge or experience negativity, but the energetic shield lets us observe without absorbing it. This clears the way for more creativity!

Meditate

Oftentimes, despite our best efforts, the mind becomes absorbed in worrying and negative thinking patterns. Meditation can counter this cycle as well as increase our creativity. Focusing on the breath, repeating a mantra, and walking mindfully are just a few ways to meditate. The best meditation is the one that we actually do. We look within; witnessing our thoughts, watching them float by like clouds in the sky or leaves in a gentle flowing stream, without getting involved in them. By expanding the mind and reconnecting it to the heart, we are more open to receiving creative downloads while meditating.

Just Breathe

As we did at the beginning, take another deep belly breath and let it out slowly with awareness. Repeating this a few times can reboot our creativity. This is because the breath is the link between the body and mind. Similarly, imagination is the bridge between the third-dimensional mind and our inner worlds. When we breathe deeply, we’re taking in more prana, vital life force energy, which is the seed of creation. It is a subtle but powerful practice with countless benefits including stress-reduction, less anxiety, improved sleep and an increase in happiness; all of which promote imagination and creativity.

As Henry David Thoreau wrote, “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” Let’s use our incredible imaginations to create a beautiful, peaceful world.

About the Author

Jayanti Burst is a certified hypnotist, yoga instructor, and advanced Reiki master/teacher, who holds a safe, supportive space for self-healing. Specializing in helping women, she offers Hypnobirthing and Hypnofertility sessions along with prenatal/postnatal yoga classes in Asheville, NC and from a distance. Dedicated to helping people reconnect with their true selves, Jayanti crafts sessions that are inherently meditative. www.jayantibhakti.com