Create
The universe we live in is the largest, most complex, most fertile
creative act it is possible to imagine.
Whether you adopt a naturalistic, philosophical or theological
perspective, the universe can be understood as a single, unified
creative field. This field emerges from all the infinite
individual acts of creation and change that occur every moment..
Speaking naturalistically, the continual transformations of energy,
matter and form create the matrix of change that enables the creation
of new life and its emergent qualities. Speaking philosophically,
all creative acts and the entities that enact them work together to
co-create the reality that we perceive. Speaking theologically,
the totality of this creative universe is God.
Seen in this light, we sapient human beings are in a very privileged
position. We not only get to participate in this majestic yet
playful dance of creation, we get to be aware of it as well. If
we choose to, we can consciously choreograph our part in the
dance. By choosing to create we shape the dance itself, give it
personal meaning, support others in their own choreography,
contribute to the unfoldment of reality on many levels, and have
enormous fun in the process. For those with a transcendental
sensibility, creation is indeed a sacred act.
It doesn't matter what the creative act is. Planting a seed,
giving birth, writing a poem, building a house, playing music, making a
new friend, knitting a pair of socks -- all these creative acts are on
an equal footing in the universe. Even designing a
new pesticide, bomb or exotic financial investment instrument is
a legitimate
act of creation -- there is no universal law that says only acts
with good outcomes count. All
creativity contributes to the unfoldment of the universe.
In honour of this universe, no matter how you perceive it, set your
creative spirit free. Every act of creation is a moment of grace.
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