The Creativity of Me

"Whenever you do something, do it as a piece of art. Let everything express the creativity of YOU."

- Yogi Bhajan

This quote really resonates with me. I feel it speaks to each person's individual flair and goes beyond personality. It's about allowing the essence of who we are in any given moment to shine and expand outward. It can be playful expression, inspiration, imagination and the unique way our bodies move.

I immediately thought of my Kung Fu journey and how it has evolved over the years and how I have evolved over the years as a result. When I first started Kung Fu, creativity was the last thing on my mind. Managing my anxiety each time I stepped on the mats was my first priority and then absorbing and trying to remember everything was next on the list. My sole focus was on recreating. I didn't even think that creativity was an option.

Fast forward a number of years and I have come across this beautiful quote that is such an amazing gift. A gift because it has helped me to become more aware of the change that has been naturally occurring in my training. As I read the quote I realized I am starting to feel the expression of my own creativity in my Kung Fu and other things as well. The quote fills me with an abundance of possibility that puts a smile on my face. It feels like permission to be me.

Michele Ward