Tapping Into the Creative Flow of Energy
As I sat to write this article, I started to think about a few different topics I could write on - but they just didn’t seem to be working. I tried to build an outline and write it out, but every word felt like a struggle. This made me realize that I was trying to create something outside of the flow of energy - which rarely turns out well.
I have learned to listen to that voice and realize that even though the topics I was planning to write about are important, and that I DO have a good message to share… I’m just not meant to share it today.
I usually create video content for my channel (@coruscate here) and have found these same principles to be true. If something feels like work, or doesn’t come running out of me like a waterfall – then it is usually a good sign that I need to table that topic and come back to it another day.
Riding the Waive of Creative Energy
If we can tune into our inner wisdom – she (or he!) will usually guide us to exactly where we need to be. One of my absolute favorite feelings in the entire world is when I literally “catch the wave” of creative energy. I find myself completely zoned into the moment – and one idea or thought seems to flow seamlessly into the next. I have learned to not try and harness or do anything with this flow, but just allow it to be and see where it leads. My best ideas and most inspired pieces of content have come from such bursts of creative energy!
Don’t Force It
In this day and age of “Go, Go, Go”, there is a certain expectation to perform and to produce. I think that people can truly feel your energy through your blog or vlog. If something seems strained or low on inspiration, then it won’t be very captivating for your audience. They will quickly grow bored of your content… because you yourself are bored!
Jot Down your Ideas!
In my experience, inspiration goes in waves – which is why I’ve learned to write down as many ideas or thoughts as I can when inspiration hits. It helps me to feel re-energized again if I am having a day or a couple of days where I am not feeling drawn in a certain direction. It all comes back to listening to your body and inner compass. Just because I felt inspired for an idea one day, doesn’t mean that I will the next. It's okay to admit that something just isn't flowing for some reason that day and move on.
Listen to Your Body
I love looking through my list of content ideas and seeing how my skin reacts to the topic. What makes me feel electric and excited? Usually one or two topics will really jump off the page. If nothing seems to be grabbing me – then, perhaps now is not a good time to create. Maybe my body needs something else right now… to relax, or to learn, or to connect with others. I don’t always achieve this level of flow with my body – but it is something I strive for.
Beyond Content
These ideas of living in a state of flow and riding the waves of creative energy can apply to any area of your life! There are some of us who go into a day job where perhaps we don’t have the option to “Opt out of doing something” if the time doesn’t feel right – which I think is a shame. If companies could find space to honor this kind of mindset, I think they would be overwhelmed with brilliant ideas and incredible work from their employees.
I imagine there are some who would take advantage of such a free-flow state though, and so I can see why companies are so regimented. Still, I dream of the day where I fully work for myself and can tune in with my body at any point in the day to follow this flow of energy.
What Helps You Get in a Space of Flow?
For me, it's letting go of time constraints. If I feel rushed to do certain things, or be somewhere by a certain time - it really seems to kill my creative mojo. My most creative moments seem to be when I'm taking a bath, or just getting lost playing music. It's amazing how when I just stop and let the moment unfold naturally - I am sometimes flooded with thoughts, ideas and inspiration.
I am curious what this process looks like for you? Do you find there are certain things that either spark creativity, or diminish it?
Thank you so much for reading and I can't wait to discuss this further in the comments!
Cover photo created by @coruscate. The other images are kindly provided by pixabay.com.
So true. Sometimes, we brainstorm on improving and such, then our brains need to rest, need to process, before we sit down and do the work, so that when we do it, it's done well.
Such a great way to put it @binkyprod! I "push" things way too often and have been really learning to live this philosophy and wait until things seem to be flowing.
Inspiring post! I usualy deal with the artistic block just by taking a step back, breathing for a bit and then starting it again step by step. Writing ideas down also helps, like you mentioned. That's why my notebook looks like a text of random words that only some has an explanation 😊 oh and also, that's true, not all ideas that you thought of has to be completed immediately. Some of them just has to sit there for a bit until you feel it's time for them
Really inspirational post and yes, when we hear our heart then our true creative energy will flow in every work, sometimes we get influence due to competition and this competition is not important to us because we are different, and our creative aspect is different, and when we listen to our inner self then we reach to the right place at right time no matter how difficult the path is, and yes, we have to work on those things which give happiness to us, just don't do for sake, do for self satisfaction. The main aspect to achieve the growth is, write down the path and steps, because that piece of paper or chart will motivate you to stay on the path and to stay focus, and while we do any work, our body is greatest critic and our body will reflect it's feelings and convert it's feelings into your thoughts and then you will get to know that this work is satisfaction for me and this is not. Thanks for sharing this post with us and wishing you an great day. Stay blessed. 🙂
@coruscate ...Just want to say... You’re awesome 👊🏻
Aww thanks my friend!! 💛
Well written. Sometimes we do things for the sake of doing it, not for the sake of adding more value to people. I think it's a very good advise to stop thinking too hard and just follow the wave.
I'm so glad you resonated with this article @tzeyl! It's so common in our culture to feel like we have to constantly produce - instead of staying in tune with our bodies.
Yea, take steemit for example. If we try too hard to post or comment solely for the moneytary rewards, we will face a lot of obstacles and pressure. Instead, if we post or comment for the sake of contributing and adding value, there is very less pressure and things just get easier.
Hi you are so beautiful you are model