There is a reason why some words just stick to our mind. Just a simple phrase, a quote, or an expression of emotion can catch us off guard, remain in our memories and never be forgotten. Our creativity is our pathway to a better world, one which may not exist in reality, but affects us in a much greater way than anything.

The sad truth, however, is that creativity is something that is highly underrated. With millions of creative minds working together to present an image of a more vibrant and modern world, those of us with a more subtle mind lose ourselves in the self-bullying phase of not being good enough.

But in this manner, we do more than just deprive ourselves from adding color into our lives. We close the door to opening up our minds and reflecting on the planes that cannot simply fit in the boundaries of our five senses. We ignore the fact that everywhere we look, complex magic of nature blazes before our eyes and yet we choose to turn a blind eye to it.

Self-Reflection and Creativity

To open our minds to a path of self-reflection, we first have to let go of our own inner bully, and try to view the world in a way that refreshes our soul. Now, many may think this to be ludicrous. After all, everyone is their own biggest fan. But the truth is that there is no bigger hindrance in our path than our own insecurity.

The second step for self-reflection is that of finding a way to gain insight and clarity. This however, can be very difficult in a world where a second’s delay can cause catastrophes. In this moment, it is important to understand your own importance, and the significance of your own life. We have many nay-sayers in our lives who subconsciously work to make us feel unimportant, who thrust their negativity about the regrets they have on those who think they have a chance to rise above.

Connecting to an Enhanced Mind

According to the common dictionary, self-reflection is defined as a:

Serious thought about one’s character and actions

But self-reflection is much more than just thinking about one’s self. It is about connecting on a higher level, understanding the minor details of our life, and taking a minute to see how something may be able to benefit us, and calm us. That is how we can tap into our own reservoir of creativity.

Steve Jobs once said, “Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn't really do it; they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while. That's because they were able to connect experiences they've had and synthesize new things.”

This quote is very much connected to self-reflection than anything else. An average writer can write words of beauty because they feel on a much deeper level than anything a normal person can wonder. The reason behind it is because their understanding of beautiful prose is on a much higher level.

They use their depth of understanding to create a world that would otherwise not be tapped in. Thus, their reflection can help an individual gain insight and clarity, aside from enhancing their focus. And by putting their pen to paper, they spread their words in hope that others reach their own level of understanding.

One such writer who has penned his self-reflections to help others understand the depth of life is that of Donald M. Craig. Craig’s latest masterpiece, ‘Reflections of a Sometime Thinker’ is inspired by his decades of experience in reflective writing. Focusing on age-old spirituality, this spiritual writer believes that reflection purifies the consciousness and drives out toxic thoughts and emotions, thus giving us a chance to understand the importance of wisdom through love and expansion of understanding. So order Donald M. Craig’s book now to read more on reflective writing.