August: The Spark of Creativity Within all of us
There’s a spark within every human being. Some call it inspiration. Some call it intuition. We call it creativity.
And it lives in you, yes, you. Even if you don’t paint. Even if you’ve never danced in public. Even if you’ve always said, “I’m not the creative type.”
This month inside Growth Club, we’re inviting you to remember what your soul already knows: You are a creator. Your life is your masterpiece.
The Creative Channel Lives in All of Us
Creativity isn’t a talent some are born with and others are not. It’s not limited to art school, gallery walls, or bohemian aesthetics. Your creative channel is your unique way of expressing your aliveness. It’s the way you solve problems, tell stories, build your business, choose your clothes, style your home, stir spices into a pot of soup, or write heartfelt texts to your friends.
It’s your signature frequency made visible.
The question isn’t do you have creativity.
The question is: Are you creating space for it to flow through you?
Some people water that creative spark gently, intentionally and allow it to grow. Others, often out of fear or conditioning, suppress it. But the good news? Your creative channel is always waiting for you to come home to it.
Your Life Is the Canvas
Let’s challenge the narrow definitions we’ve inherited. Let’s move beyond the idea that creatives are only poets, painters, or performers. Let’s open our minds to see that creativity can look like:
Designing a peaceful morning routine that nourishes your nervous system
Hosting a dinner party that sparks meaningful conversations
Visioning your business from the soul, not from strategy
Creating a ritual that helps your kids feel safe and loved
Turning a breakdown into a breakthrough
Choosing how you respond instead of react
Creativity is less about what you do and more about how you do it. It’s the frequency you infuse into everyday life.
Journal Prompts to Open Your Creative Channel
Take 10–15 minutes to reflect with these:
When in your life have you felt most creative? What were you doing? Who were you being?
What forms of creativity were celebrated in your upbringing? Which ones were dismissed or discouraged?
What do you do that makes you lose track of time?
Where in your life are you craving more expression, color, or play?
If your creativity had a voice, what would it say to you right now?
This month, give yourself permission to play. To be messy. To be bold. To make something just because. Creativity doesn’t demand perfection. It only asks for presence.
Let this be the month you say yes to your spark.
Recommended Resources:
The Growth Club team has curated a few recommended readings and podcasts to explore Creativity deeper. Let us know what you think, and feel free to share more of your favorites with us!
Books:
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
This is a profound and meditative look into the state of creativity. Rick Rubin, legendary music producer, shares soulful insights about accessing your unique creative frequency and learning to trust the unseen.
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
In this cult favorite, Gilbert invites us to release perfectionism, follow curiosity, and make space for creativity without pressure. It’s a playful, empowering reminder that we don’t need to suffer for our art—we just need to say yes to it.
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
This timeless classic introduces tools like Morning Pages (a personal fave) and the Artist Date to help reconnect with your inner artist. Plus a 12-week journey to recover your creative self and make space for soul-aligned expression.
Podcasts:
We Can Do Hard Things – Elizabeth Gilbert On Her Most Important Daily Practice
In this episode, Elizabeth Gilbert shares her transformative practice of planning her days and her life by writing two-way letters to love every morning.
Creative Pep Talk – The Real Magic of Finding Your Creative Voice with Brian Selznick
In this episode, Caldecott winning author illustrator Brian Selznick discusses how to develop a deeper sense of yourself in your work and find your place amongst the timeline of your creative hero's journey.
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