We All Have the Power to Create.
From the earliest cave paintings to the digital art of today, creativity has always been part of what makes us human. It’s how we’ve made sense of the world, shared our stories, solved problems, and expressed the emotions words couldn’t hold.
Whether it’s painting, dancing, cooking, writing, or building something with your hands—creativity lives in all of us.
You don’t need to be an artist to create. You just need to remember that you’re human. And humans? We are a wildly creative species.
Creativity Is in Our DNA
The urge to create isn’t new. Archaeologists have found painted shells and engraved stones dating back more than 100,000 years. In places like Chauvet Cave in France, humans were painting animals with surprising skill and emotional depth 30,000 years ago—long before the invention of writing.
These early expressions weren’t just decoration. They were a way to connect, communicate, understand, and belong.
In fact, neuroscientist Dr. Anna Abraham notes that “creativity is a core human attribute, not a gift reserved for a chosen few.” Brain imaging studies have shown that creative thinking involves a complex network in the brain—especially the default mode network, which activates during daydreaming, imagination, and self-reflection.
Creativity is how we think, not just what we produce.
Why We Create
At its core, creativity is more than making something pretty. It’s a tool for:
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Processing emotion
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Exploring ideas and identity
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Connecting with others
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Finding joy and flow
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Solving problems in new ways
In a 2015 study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, researchers found that engaging in creative activities can lead to increased positive emotion and flourishing the next day. Just a little creativity each day had a measurable impact on participants’ wellbeing.
It’s not about talent—it’s about expression.
You Are Already Creative
You might be thinking: “But I’m not artistic.”
That’s okay. Creativity shows up in endless ways: the way you arrange your space, how you solve a problem at work, the way you comfort a friend, or how you experiment with dinner leftovers.
It's as simple as that. You don't need expensive tools, years of study, you don't need an audience. You are all you need. You don’t need to sell your work, post it online, or even keep it.
You just need to make it.
And as much as anyone can connect with what you make, you get the unique experience of making it, and that's yours, always.
Creating Brings You Home to Yourself
When you create, you come back to your own rhythm. You enter a space where time softens, worries quieten, and something unspoken gets released. You might not even realise how much you were carrying—until it shows up in colour or form.
So whether it’s scribbling, stitching, baking, collaging, or playing with clay… try something today. Just for you.
Not to impress. Not to perfect.
Just to connect. Just to remember.
You are a creator by nature.
You always have been.
You always will be.
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This post is a collaborative effort between AI and myself in order to provide the most up to date information.
