Please close your eyes.
You're about to embark on a creative journey.
One that will lead you on a path to uncovering,
Recovering,
And discovering your creativity.
First,
Picture yourself dressed and ready to take a walk in nature.
The sun is shining,
There's no humidity,
And a gentle breeze is blowing.
What are you wearing?
Look at yourself from your head down to your toes.
Are you wearing a hat?
What color is your shirt?
Your slacks or shorts?
Or if you're female,
Perhaps you're wearing a dress or skirt.
Look at your feet.
Are you wearing sneakers,
Sandals,
Hiking boots,
Or perhaps you're barefoot?
Whatever your attire,
You are very comfortable and filled with joy and enthusiasm to take a walk through this beautiful forest.
You begin walking and the first thing you notice is a butterfly.
The wings are outlined in black with a bright yellow coloring to them.
Then,
Another butterfly flies right next to you as if to say,
Welcome to my world.
This butterfly has magnificent red colored wings also outlined in black.
Both the yellow and the red colors are full of such hue and saturation that they almost don't seem real.
As you continue to walk,
These butterflies go along with you as if you invited them.
You notice a natural pathway that has been formed in the woods.
So you follow it for a while,
Step by step,
Just appreciating your surroundings.
The trees and their multicolored leaves,
The leaves that have fallen to the ground and how some have lost their color and are curled up,
And a small patch of mushrooms.
Autumn,
Most definitely,
Is in the air.
You begin to hear the sound of rushing water nearby,
But it sounds like it's coming from a direction that is off of your path.
You decide to be adventurous and depart from the worn trail and you begin to make your own pathway.
This decision feels so good knowing you're always free to choose where you're going,
Even when you're not sure where your decision might take you.
You have no fear because you feel confident that your intuition will carry you safely on your journey.
As you continue to walk,
Hearing the crunching of the leaves below your feet,
You tune into the sounds of birds chirping.
Your sense of smell is enhanced as you detect the scent of smoke,
Perhaps from a wood-burning stove or fireplace,
Drifting in the air from far away.
The sound of water is getting stronger.
Not too far ahead,
You see a flowing brook.
You're so excited that you begin running toward it.
Once there,
You step into the middle of the brook,
Using the large rocks in the water to guide you,
And then you bend down and put your fingers in the water to feel it rushing by.
This feels heavenly.
You take a deep breath in,
Holding it for a few seconds as you're breathing in love,
And then you exhale slowly,
Breathing out gratitude.
Breathing in love,
And breathing out gratitude.
You're thankful for this precious moment and all that has been created in the nature that surrounds you.
You begin to realize that you,
Too,
Have the ability to create whatever it is in your life that you wish to be,
Do,
Or have.
It doesn't matter what it is or how perfectly you execute your creativity.
It only matters that you honor your right and natural ability to create.
As you continue to stand in the middle of the brook,
You see yourself in your mind's eye engaging in some form of creativity.
It may involve the arts,
Such as painting,
Sculpting,
Singing,
Playing an instrument,
Weaving,
Quilting,
Photography,
Or you may be writing a book or song,
Cooking,
Crafting,
Or coming up with a long-awaited solution for a personal or work problem.
Do you have a question that has been foremost in your mind or a concern to which you are seeking guidance?
Now is the time to take a few moments to pose that question or issue and listen very carefully for an answer.
Do not resist the information that comes to you,
Even if,
In this moment,
It doesn't seem to make any sense.
In other words,
Be open to any and all possibilities.
Always remember that you are a powerful spiritual creator.
Your creativity is unlimited and you can experience it at work or at play in the house or in other locations.
It's all about what you wish to create in your life.
You also are both a conscious and subconscious creator.
Creativity is your friend,
Your companion,
There to help you be,
Do,
And have your daily and long-term desires.
You can return often to this precious spot with this beautiful brook and its flowing,
Shimmering water,
The rocks of varying sizes that line its foundation,
And borders is magical indeed.
Return to it often for inspiration,
For problem-solving,
For motivation,
For support,
For comfort,
For encouragement,
For peace,
And for relaxation.
This is a stress-free,
Inspirational zone that you have created.
You can return to it anytime within your mind's eye.
Soak in this glorious sense of appreciation,
Knowing you are a creative being.
When you're ready,
Slowly open your eyes and proceed with your day or evening from this calming space.
Namaste.
