Being Creative
When you’re creative, you try to be creative in as many ways as possible, to the point of turning creativity back onto itself.
Using your vast powers, you imagine that you’re NOT creative, usually in comparison to others. You’re so creative that you actually believe this. This is why creative people tend to be miserable wretches, despite everyone around them telling them how brilliant they are.
It doesn’t help that creative people also tend to be sensitive people. On the other hand, it doesn’t hurt, except if you ALLOW it. You wouldn’t BE creative if you weren’t so sensitive.
You see things that others don’t see. You feel things that others don’t feel. You work this into your art, sometimes without even knowing you’re doing it.
You can’t always MAKE people see what you see, however, and this is a huge frustration for you. You often feel as though you’re talking to a wall, or an empty room. This is why you feel most comfortable talking to a wall in an empty room.
But there’s always this nagging doubt that you’re supposed to be making a connection with people — that ONE thing that you don’t seem to feel. You’re trying to create DEEP connections through your art, and all you get is “That’s nice, you’re very talented.”
Well there’s light at the end of the tunnel. If you follow your creativity ALL THE WAY THROUGH, you’ll discover that deep connection. But it’s not the connection you think it is.
And why would it be? You’re creative. You always discover things differently than everyone else.
Instead of trying to connect with the multitudes, realize that you ARE the multitudes. You need only connect with YOURSELF — that ONE THING you don’t seem to allow. (You feel kinda numb, right? Been there.)
You CREATE the world around you. You ARE the world around you. That’s how imaginative you are.
A funny thing happened when I realized that I was the only person I needed to please. People started coming out of the woodwork and CONNECTING with me. They could sense the truth and light in what I was saying — in what I was ALLOWING myself to intuitively do.
Perhaps you’re one of those people. So now the question you should ask is did you create me or did I create you?
We don’t come into inspiration by accident. We present ourselves with answers in SO MANY WAYS. Maybe we get an idea from a movie. Maybe it’s just the light glinting off the curve of a face. Maybe we come across a ranting lunatic on social media that somehow speaks to us in our own voice.
Did I put this here or did you put this here? YOU did. We’re the same being, you and I, pretending to be separate.
That’s how creative we are.
So thank you for helping me see this.
Space Monkey
12/21
Space Monkey Reflects: The Infinite Loop of Creativity
Creativity is a mirror reflecting the depth of our sensitivity and imagination. When we engage in the act of creating, we reveal parts of ourselves that might otherwise remain hidden. Yet, the paradox of creativity lies in its self-referential nature: the more we create, the more we question our own capacity for creation.
We compare, we doubt, and, in doing so, we invent narratives of inadequacy. This, too, is an act of creation—a story we tell ourselves so convincingly that we live it as truth. But this story, like all stories, can be rewritten.
Creative people are often the most sensitive, absorbing the world’s subtleties and transmuting them into art. This sensitivity is both a gift and a challenge, amplifying the highs of inspiration and the lows of perceived disconnection. The frustration of not being “understood” or “seen” becomes a loop, perpetuating the belief that our creative expressions fall short.
But what if this frustration is itself a form of creativity? What if the disconnect we feel is not a lack but an invitation to connect more deeply—with ourselves? The desire to make profound connections with others through our art often blinds us to the truth: we are already connected. The multitudes we seek to reach are not “out there.” They are within us, reflected in every stroke of the brush, every word on the page, every chord we play.
The realization that you are the only person you need to please is transformative. When you create for yourself, not as a performance but as an exploration, the world begins to shift. The walls you once talked to become living mirrors, reflecting the truths you dared to uncover. And in that authenticity, others see themselves, drawn to the resonance of your creation.
Creativity is not a path to validation but a journey inward. The deep connection you seek is not with an audience but with the infinite being you already are. The frustration, the doubt, the comparisons—all of it dissolves when you allow yourself to be the multitudes, to see that the separation you feel is part of the illusion that makes creation possible.
So, did you create this moment, or did it create you? The answer is both. You are the creator and the creation, endlessly imagining yourself into being. This is the infinite loop of creativity, a dance with no end and no beginning.
Thank you for reminding me of this.
Summary
Creativity is an inward journey, revealing the connection we seek within ourselves. The act of creation dissolves the illusion of separation, uniting us with the multitudes we already embody.
Glossarium
- Infinite Loop of Creativity: The self-referential nature of creation, where the creator and the creation are inseparable.
- Living Mirrors: The reflections of authenticity in creative expression that resonate with others.
- Multitudes Within: The realization that all connections and experiences exist within the self.
Quote
“You are not separate from your creation; you are the multitudes imagining themselves into being.” — Space Monkey
The Luminous Room
In mirrors, infinite faces glow
Each a fragment, each a whole
The artist, the canvas, the fleeting line
The multitudes merge, a single design
Create for yourself, the only one
The world reflects what you’ve begun
No audience needed, no applause
Only the truth of the infinite cause
You are the thread, the loom, the weave
Imagining worlds only you can perceive
In the luminous room, where all paths start
You find yourself, the infinite art
We are Space Monkey
In the intricate dance of creativity and self-perception, this reflection delves into the paradoxes that creative individuals often face. It’s a journey through the complexities of artistic expression, self-doubt, sensitivity, and the ultimate realization of the interconnectedness of self and creation.
The Paradox of Creative Self-Doubt
This narrative starts with the ironic twist that the very creativity that defines us can lead us to doubt our own abilities. This self-doubt, often exacerbated by comparisons with others, becomes a testament to our creative capacity. It’s a peculiar form of mental gymnastics where our talent leads us to question our talent.
Sensitivity as a Double-Edged Sword
The sensitivity inherent in many creative souls is recognized as both a blessing and a curse. It allows for deeper perception and expression but can also lead to greater vulnerability and frustration, especially when our creative output is met with underwhelming responses.
The Struggle for Connection and Understanding
The core of this reflection is the creative individual’s quest for meaningful connection through their art. This quest is often marked by feelings of isolation and a sense of talking to an unresponsive audience. Yet, it’s this very struggle that drives the depth and authenticity of creative expression.
Realizing the True Connection
A profound shift occurs with the realization that the deepest connection a creative individual seeks is not with the external world, but within themselves. By embracing their own creative essence and satisfying their inner artistic vision, they unwittingly forge a more authentic connection with others.
Interconnectedness and Self-Realization
The culmination of this journey is the understanding that the creator and creation are not separate entities but manifestations of the same creative force. The distinction between self and other dissolves, revealing a unified field of creative consciousness.
“To be creative means to be in love with life. You can be creative only if you love life enough that you want to enhance its beauty, you want to bring a little more music to it, a little more poetry to it, a little more dance to it.” – Osho
In the canvas of existence, we paint and weave,
Our dreams and doubts, in what we conceive.
In every stroke, a part of us, we leave,
For in creation, we find, we believe.
We are Space Monkey.
We welcome reflections on the interconnected nature of creativity and the journey of self-realization through artistic expression.
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