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| Painting by Abby aged 4 |
I believe that
children are innately creative. Allowing them to express that creativity is
absolutely one of the greatest joys of parenting. Whether it is writing,
drawing, playing music or dancing - watching kids perform is a wonderful
experience. I try to expose my girls to as many different forms of creative
expression as possible. Among other benefits, creative play teaches children problem solving skills, fine motor skills and cooperation.
As we get older
we tend to get busy in the daily chores of life and forget about the creative expression that used to give us so much joy. In our ever quest for perfection
maybe we give up on ourselves and don't allow for that freedom to be
expressed. Think about all of the videos on Youtube of children expressing
themselves, without apology, to encourage the rekindling of your own
expression.
This is a song
Abby wrote about her love for the earth. May I suggest that this week we all take
time to do something creative just for your soul. Here is an excellent article on ways to crank up your creativity. Don't be concerned about its excellence
or validity. Maybe the point of it is just to be happy in that moment. If you
really feel courageous, share your art with a friend, colleague or relative.
Allow yourself to remember that just participating in the exchange
of ideas between two people can bring happiness, no matter what your age.
Remember performing for your parents and how exciting that felt? You are the star of your own show, just as you were when you 6 years old, make it a good day!
Remember performing for your parents and how exciting that felt? You are the star of your own show, just as you were when you 6 years old, make it a good day!
