Benefits of meditation for creativity

{ Book extract from Tonics For Your Creative Spirit } 

What are the benefits of meditation for creativity?

You may have considered, or may already be practising, meditation as a tool for mental or physical wellness.

The benefits for body and mind have been known and revered in Eastern cultures for millennia, and the modern world is also waking up to the many ways meditation can be a vital and effective ingredient of a healthy, happy life.

But how can meditation help us creatively?

Firstly, being healthy and happy is a strong foundation for creative living in general.

We’re more able to devote time, energy, and focus to our art if we’re free from health struggles or psychological stresses.

But there are also specific ways in which a practice of meditation can enhance and support our creative projects, visions, and goals.

Some kind of meditative or quiet practice is one of the first things I recommend to my coaching clients because I’ve seen firsthand the positive effects it can have on creative living – effects such as increased clarity, inner calm, a stronger self-image, a new energised vitality and urge to create.

I am a huge advocate of developing some kind of enjoyable and doable meditation practice – it has transformed my own life, both creatively and personally. I highly recommend exploring the many different types and modalities until you find the one that works best for you – one that you will enjoy and practice regularly.

And to inspire you to adopt or enhance a meditation practice as a boost to your creative life, here are just a few of the ways meditation can boost creativity. 

BENEFITS OF MEDITATION FOR CREATIVITY #1

1. Creative courage

Meditation can help to reduce the natural fears and doubts that come up as part of any creative path, for example, the very human concerns of criticism, rejection, and failure.

A regular meditation practice will enhance feelings of inner calm, helping to cultivate more confidence and courage. Over time, these shifts will naturally increase self-belief and reduce the voice of doubt that can stop many creatives from doing the work they love.

BENEFITS OF MEDITATION FOR CREATIVITY #2

2. Increased inspiration

In scientific terms, regular meditation has measurable and long-lasting effects on our brains and neural pathways. Some of these effects are linked to increased creativity and the generation of new ideas.

In spiritual terms, meditation connects us with the realm of infinite intelligence – the source of all creation. As we become more accustomed to accessing this guidance, we more readily receive divine downloads, insights, inspiration and the creative breakthroughs that can supercharge our visions, goals, and dreams.

“Taking time to daydream or meditate will more than make up for the ‘lost’ time in renewed energy & creativity.” 

~ Frank Kinslow

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Dive deeper…

If you’d like more simple ways to harness wellness practices for creative boosts, my Starter Kit is for you.

It’s a series of the holistic principles that I’ve discovered and developed from almost a decade of holistic creativity coaching, supporting lovely wellness-seeking creatives just like you. 

This is for you if;

• You want to enjoy more clarity, momentum, inspiration and flow in your creative life

• You’re craving support, encouragement or guidance but not quite ready for private coaching

• You want to learn more about my holistic approach and all its lovely benefits