I am a superhero.
My superpower isn't the ability to fly or shoot lasers from my eyes. It's something a little less flashy but just as important. My superpower is my creativity.
It sounds fun, right? But discovering this superpower was no walk in the park.
As a kid, I loved stories about superheroes the most. I was intrigued by their journeys, their struggles, and their growth. They weren't born experts at controlling their powers. They had to learn, adapt, and grow. And in their journey, I found a reflection of my own.
I realized that, like them, I had a unique gift. But I needed to understand, nurture, and allow it to grow. Here's how it went down:
✦ Deep Dives: I spent hours alone, reflecting on what made me feel truly alive. What was that thing that made time disappear when I was doing it? It was when I was sketching, lost in my universe of vibrant characters and captivating stories.
✦ Reality Check: I asked people who knew me best about my strengths. And, oh boy, some responses were surprising! But it gave me a fresh perspective on my abilities.
✦ Test Runs: I tried my hand at different things. Some were a hit, and some were, well, knitting isn't my strongest suit.
✦ Dear Diary: I poured my thoughts, feelings, and experiences into my journal. It was like talking to an old friend who helped me notice patterns and understand myself better.
✦ Mindful Moments: I practiced mindfulness. Whether doodling or daydreaming, I learned to pay attention to what stirred excitement.
✦ Learning from the Masters: I sought mentors and learned from their experiences. Seeing how they honed their craft and navigated their creative journeys was humbling and inspiring.
✦ Consistency is Key: I learned to show up every day, even when inspiration was playing hide and seek. Creativity, I found, is like a muscle that grows stronger with regular exercise.
✦ Aiming High: I set lofty goals for myself. Aiming high pushed me to stretch my abilities and strive for constant growth.
✦ Embracing Failure: I learned to see Failure not as a setback but as a stepping stone. Each Failure brought me one step closer to understanding my creative superpower better.
✦ Being Brave: I learned to take risks, step out of my comfort zone, and be brave in uncertainty. This courage fueled my creative journey.
The journey is challenging, full of introspection, doubt, and countless 'aha' moments. But it was worth it. Through it all, I'm discovering my unique creative superpower.
