Hey there, Jen here, and this is a happy bit all about being creative. The act of creation,

or being creative, is one of the best tools to help us feel happy and fulfilled. Why is that?

Perhaps it's because we're wired to create. Dieter F. Uckdorf said,

The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul. Often as women,

we get bogged down by less than creative activities, like making the bed or doing the dishes or washing windows or driving

the kids. And we can lose sight of the deep levels of creativity we can experience in our day-to-day

lives. And fascinatingly, when we do take that time to create or to even see all the creative opportunities around us, we can feel so

much more vibrant and happy. My best friend, Kit, is a very creative soul. In fact, she has identified

that she needs to create, to feel fulfilled. When she's not creating, she starts to slump

and sink downward into maybe a pit of a bit of a depression. But when she gets out and

creates something, no matter what it is, random artwork for the wall, covering chairs and various

fabrics, finding something at a thrift store

and repurposing it, she feels tremendous joy, so much so that she has identified creativity

is one of her top four priorities. So I want to ask you, where are you making space in your

life to create? And is it possible

that the act of being creative would make you happier? Perhaps you were born or wired with a

gift or a talent to create. And when you're not using that ability or fulfilling that desire, you're not feeling the joy that

could be yours. Now, I want to give you the chance to ponder on that just for a moment.

Thinking about yourself, ask yourself that question, do I have a desire to create?

And then breathe and notice what thoughts come to you.

Try it once more.

Do I have a desire to create?

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