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Today’s episode was inspired by this bit of Dr. Elaine Aron’s writing:

“All HSPs are creative, by definition. Many have squashed their creativity because of their low self-esteem; many more had it squashed for them, before they could ever know about it.”

This quote really spoke to me.

Maybe this episode will serve as a reminder to introduce a little more creativity in your life (if you need it).

Related posts on this blog: Creativity & You & Me

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Creativity & You & Me

A few years ago, never would I have used the word “creative” to describe myself.

Creative people were painters, sculptors, poets, architects, designers. That’s not me.

I grew up thinking that being creative or artistic was sort of a waste of time-creativity wasn’t practical or of real value. Creative people were dreamers. I wanted to be a person who got things done!

Of course, I eventually realized this was a dumb way to think.

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