Creative Spirituality

How do you define "spirituality?"
To me, spirituality is understanding and being in touch with one's self and one's surroundings as well as believing in the inner strength and power of the self and the environment. I think that this definition is subjective because spirituality is a different feeling or experience with every individual because the relationship a person has with themselves and their surroundings varies. Spirituality is more of a feeling and state of mind that focuses on inner and outer relationships. This concept thrives on personal acceptance and connection to the world around you.

How does spirituality differ from religion?
I have never considered spirituality and religion to be related. I believe that the main difference is that spirituality focuses on the inner understanding and connection with oneself rather than the more organized understanding of another "being." While both concepts and belief systems can inspire and be useful for a person's strength, I think that spirituality is more focused on the self and religion is more focused on another. It is hard to distinguish between two concepts that have such similar effects on people, but I believe that the difference lies in the mindset and organization of both ideologies.

How do you define creativity?
Creativity is the original form of self expression that many individuals use. It is a skill, talent and state of mind that incolves new ideas and concepts that are usually representative of a person's ability to use their imagination and knowledge to generate an original concept, piece of art or theory.

What is the source of creativity?
While I believe that much of our human creativity comes from within us, I also believe that inspiration from outside ourselves, our experiences, environment and other people help shape our creativity and ability to think critically. I think our ability to look inside of ourselves and find our strengths and morals is a major factor in creativity but I also believe that the experiences that shape our interpretations and many of our beliefs play a big role in a person's creativity.