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Creativity
Creativity is not what we do, it’s who we are
In The Haven, we explore creativity not as a talent or a product but as a way of being in the world. Creativity is how we meet the unknown, how we relate to change, how we make meaning in the messy in-between spaces. It’s not reserved for artists or innovators—it lives in the quiet choices we make each day to care, to connect, to imagine something different.
To be creative is to be in conversation—with ourselves, with others, with the world as it is and as it could be. This kind of creativity requires vulnerability. It means making space for doubt and discomfort. It means acknowledging the risk of being seen, of trying something new, of not getting it “right.” But it is this very risk that makes creativity so alive. It invites playfulness, resilience, and the courage to keep showing up.
In a world that often rewards certainty and replication, choosing to create is a radical act of trust. It says: I’m here. I care. I believe something beautiful can emerge—even now. Even from this. Creativity becomes not just a way to express ourselves, but a way to be ourselves.
Creativity Archive
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The Trouble With Silencing Criticism
Criticism helps shape us, sharpen us, and call us back into alignment when we’ve veered off course. However, it can also derail us, especially when…
07 | You Can’t Build The New Without Breaking The Old (Coming To Our Senses)
Exploring the Theme: You Can’t Build The New Without Breaking The Old This issue of Coming To Our Senses brings together some of what we’ve…
Done is better than perfect
The randomiser wheel picked “Done is better than perfect”. I’m currently using a tool to select phrases for my journal practice. They are all associated…
Is Creativity The Art of Concealing Our Sources?
It has been said that “ Creativity is the art of concealing your sources .” But what does that mean? Is it about passing off…
Book Club | The Forest of Wool and Steel (Natsu Miyashita)
In a world obsessed with productivity, competition, and the “hero’s journey,” Natsu Miyashita’s The Forest of Wool and Steel shines a quietly revolutionary light on…
The gift of low expectations
When you receive help, do you perceive it as a transactional burden or as a gift? How do you support the people, ideas, and art…
The Means Justify the End
We’ve all heard the phrase, “the end justifies the means.” But in this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast , I want to turn it…
The Armchair Creative
Are you an armchair creative? You are great at learning, preparing, and researching a field, yet something often stops you from taking action. In this…
