You are a Creative Genius!

In the beginning, there is chaos, or what is referred to as the formless void.  Before the creation of each day, there is darkness.  Are you experiencing what appears to be a formless void? Perhaps a job ended and you are in a transitional period, or perhaps a relationship has ended. You may have a desire to begin a project, career, or relationship, but are feeling discouraged.  You may be ready to begin something, but may need more clarity, support or motivation. You could have so many ideas about what is next that you feel overwhelmed and stuck.  Perhaps the news of our economy or national events create a less than welcoming environment in which to embark on anything new. 

This time of darkness is a precious time, a time that can be used for creativity and good.  In The Creative Life, Eric Butterworth guides us through the seven days of creation in the Book of Genesis, and explains how these seven days symbolically represent the seven sequential steps to releasing our creative genius.  This process gives us a method for living from within-out, and focuses on EB's theme of releasing our imprisoned splendor.  

The creation story in Genesis, according to EB, was not intended as history. It was written by poets who incorporated symbolic words and forms to explain our creative process in consciousness. We are all creative geniuses, and are constantly creating. It is what we are, as it is what God is.  When we go within, and tap into the infinite possibilities of expression available within us, we reveal our uniqueness and are inspired to create with originality.  As co-creators with God, we are manifesting a world that reflects who we truly are at our level of consciousness.  As we raise our conscious awareness, our lives begin to reflect the expression of divine ideas at a higher level.

I am thrilled to share that I am currently teaching The Creative Life on Thursdays at 5pm at Unity of New York. Last Thursday, we discussed the first day of creation: Let There Be Light! We explored EB's teachings on Light, his meditation and visualization practices, and also created affirmations for bringing forth Light in our lives. I invite you to join us for this heart-centered, prayer-based study of our creative process.  For more information: http://unityofnewyork.org/activities_classes.cfm