Creating is an act of self-love in a world of overconsumption
10/9/20262 min read
“The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul”— Dieter F. Uchtdorf
One of my main intentions at the start of the year was to step more into my creativity. I want to birth things — projects, ideas, art, new recipes, poetry, epigrams, and musings. I want to forge playful passion projects. I want to write lists, try new recipes, and explore new modes of movement. To craft more, use my hands more, and read more.
I want to write about my explorations and insights. I want to share more of my spiritual and mundane engagements, to write and create all about it. I want to create more of what matters to me.
Creating things is so grounding and peaceful. Especially in a world obsessed with making us all consumers.
Drowning in information
We live in a world where social media, memes, and silly TikTok videos reign supreme. Information overload is only a few clicks away. Information is everywhere one looks. Most of it is pointless, and not life-enhancing. It’s super easy to be sucked into the vortex of mind-numbing consumption.
I mean, why bother to share parts of ourselves and leave a mark when we could spend all day being entertained? It’s easier right? Still, let us stop and ask, what is this sea of consumption we're drowning in doing to our inner lives?
I’m asking myself, is all this entertainment a path to crafting a meaningful life? I use that world not lightly. For I’ve noticed in my own life, most of my so-called researching or learning is simply a way for me to waste time. It’s a form of barren entertainment in disguise.
Taking in too much information can be a form of intellectual entertainment. Especially if you’re someone who adores learning as I do.
A deep nurturing
Still, we can create healthy distance from over-consumption of information overload, online and offline.
We can realise the magic of creativity in our own lives. There’s a deep nurturing that comes from making things. Even if those things are seeing a small idea to fruition.
The days when I veg out for hours on YouTube don't nurture my soul in the same way as when I cook a meal. Or when I create space and energy in my body. Or make art or garden. Or when I practise self-care through practising yoga, stretching, or meditation. Or when I write epigrams, poetry, or other forms of writing.
I enjoy creating things. It’s nourishing. It makes me feel whole and consciously productive. I go as far as saying choosing to create more is a radical act of self-love and self-worth. Especially in a world of constant advertising and endless forms of entertainment.
Our ideas do matter
When we create, we give credence to our unique talents and voices. We show the world that our thoughts and ideas do matter. Even if only to us. We choose to live more intentionally and craft our own paths through life. Rather than consuming the ideas or products conceived by others.
Everyone has creativity within them. It requires but a little time and imagination to start being more creative today. It will make life richer, more meaningful, and vibrant. To me this alone makes it totally worth it. I truly believe creativity heals the soul from many ails of a life filled with too much consumption.
(Human-written, no AI used)
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