This past semester in school, I took a creativity class, which I loved.
In my final project, I discussed how creativity can be used to solve everyday problems, do everyday tasks, see the world differently, and find creative ways to live.
Deepak Chopra’s book “Seven Spiritual Laws of Success” is something I’ve been reading again. However, this time, I had been studying and applying one spiritual law each day (this idea was shared with me from a wise man – thanks!). When I was reading what Mr. Chopra wrote about the Law of Least Effort, I had one of those Oprah “Ah, ha!” moments.
Mr. Chopra says, “…Law of Least Effort: responsibility. What does responsibility mean? Responsibility means not blaming anyone or anything for your situation, including yourself. Having accepted this circumstance, this event, this problem, responsibility then means the ability to have a creative response to the situation as it is now. All problems contain seeds of opportunity, and this awareness allows you to take the moment and transform it to a better situation of thing.”
So when we come to periods that seem like an impasse, times when things just aren’t seem to be working out, we can have a more peaceful relationship with ourselves and others by not struggling… not going against the current… but by finding creative ways in which we can flow. Find a way to get in the flow of the wave… Find a way to above, below, on the side of the struggle or road block. Why expend energy fighting through something if the timing and other elements aren’t right yet?
Like Dr. Jerry Jampolsky says, “we can make peace of mind our only goal.”
By doing this we can have fun and live joyously.
Here’s a toast to you and being on a peaceful path full of creativity, fun and joy!
