We are all creative in one way or another. In The Creative Act, Rick Rubin reminds us that creativity isn’t reserved for artists; it’s a universal trait that lives within us all, waiting to be embraced.

Creativity is for Everyone

"Look for what you notice but no one else sees."

Art creates a profound connection between the artist and the audience. Through that connection both can heal.

There are no shortcuts.Patience is required for crafting a work that resonates and contains all that we have to offer.If there is a rule to creativity that is less breakable than the others, it's that the need for patience is ever present.Experience life slowing. Taking in the experiences it presents.Re-image your ideas.  And now do it again.

Patience

The depth of The Creative Act by Rick Rubin is truly astounding. There is so much wisdom packed into its pages that I’ll need to cover it in two parts, starting with this first part.This is a book I know I’ll return to again and again, discovering new insights with each read.

A Book Worth Revisiting

We are all different. We are all imperfect.Imperfections are what makes each of us and our work interesting.If a creator is afraid of judgement, they will never move forward in their creations.The desire to share the work needs to be greater than the fear of judgement.It is in our imperfections that some of our best work shows up.

Self Doubt

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Early in life, I always considered myself creative through my oil painting and art. Over time, my creativity shifted to training development and delivery, where I found new ways to express myself. Now, it’s showing up in writing and podcasting, continuing to evolve as I explore new ways to share ideas and connect with others.

Creativity Evolves over Time

"The person who makes something today isn't the same person who returns to the work tomorrow."

"There's a time for certain ideas to arrive, and they find a way to express themselves through us."

Though artists generally aren't aware of it, the end work is a by product of a greater desire.Our creations allow us to share a glimpse of the unseen, an inner landscape that is beyond what we could image.Watch for moments that take your breath away, whether a beautiful sunset, the sounds of amazing music, or a design that captivates your attention.Harnessing this energy can be useful in your own creative pursuits.

The Unseen

Inspiration involves creating space for insight.Practice meditation and contemplation as a method of quieting the mind to achieve inspiration.It's about both our quality and quantity of download.One can never be sure when this spark of insight originates.An artist's life cannot be solely based on waiting for inspiration.In its absence, we may work on other areas of our work that does not require the power of "awe."

Inspiration

"Talent is the ability to let ideas manifest themselves through you."

A practice is the embodiment of an approach to a concept.An approach to living in a state of openness.Requires setting up daily rituals and constantly refreshing awareness to maintain the state.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">A daily walk.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Savoring our meals by eating slower and with intention.</li></ul>One day you realize you are always in a state of awareness at all times.

Practice

When it comes to art, rules are different.The laws and rules of math and science are different than the laws and rules of art.Artists follow assumptions, not absolutes.Rules direct us to average and our goal is not to fit in.Value your own approach. Holding every rule as breakable is a healthy way to live as an artist.

Rules

Creativity is not a rare ability.It is not difficult to access.Creativity is a fundamental aspect of being human.It involves bringing something new into existence that wasn't there before. Could be art, a conversation, a solution to a problem, or a new way of thinking.Creativity is about perceiving, filtering, and curating experiences for ourselves and our audience.

Everyone Is A Creator

The object isn't to make art, it's to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable. - Robert Henri

The #1 New York Times bestseller. From the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity, comes a beautifully crafted book many years in the making that offers that same deep wisdom to all of us. "A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne Lamott “I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be.” —Rick Rubin Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable. Over the years, as he has thought deeply about where creativity comes from and where it doesn’t, he has learned that being an artist isn’t about your specific output, it’s about your relationship to the world. Creativity has a place in everyone’s life, and everyone can make that place larger. In fact, there are few more important responsibilities. The Creative Act is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. It distills the wisdom gleaned from a lifetime’s work into a luminous reading experience that puts the power to create moments—and lifetimes—of exhilaration and transcendence within closer reach for all of us.