Ever wondered what it means to be creative? When we think of being creative, it is not a matter of possessing strange and curious commodities, planning extravagant trips, focusing on one’s appearance and attire, decorating one’s home in the latest trends, roaming around in new vehicles, flaunting advanced gadgets, etc. Accomplishing all this is easy and convenient to a certain degree, and anyone who has the means to do so can do it. But being creative is something far beyond. 

It is a mental attitude that's deeply established in one’s life. One could say being creative also means possessing a sense of acceptance as everything turns upside-down and having the ability to negotiate one’s way through obstacles and roadblocks. Hence each of us must be concerned with what we are and function in the most intelligent manner possible. 

Being creative also means that we keep the inner child in us alive and act in a dynamic and relaxed way. It is to remain young at heart while showing a sort of personal maturity. To be creative is not to show off one’s power, energy, and ability, etc.; it is not about being better than others; it is not about considering ourselves different from others and isolating ourselves. Creativity means searching for new possibilities, and sacrificing comfort in order to seek out new avenues and unchartered routes. It is a psychological and personal approach to be our truest self and to function well with others. Further, creativity is the ability to move with all, high and low, male and female, powerful and powerless, rich and poor, young and old, friend and stranger, in a serene way, without any clashes or open disagreement. One must learn to be open to adapt to adversities and conflict situations. There should not be any tense moments of arguing, whining and losing. Such moments, if they happen, can be disruptive and destructive. 

Creativity does not need any professional training or exercises. Perhaps the only demand is to be true to oneself, honest to others, and never have a masked or split personality. To be creative often also means to accomplish something valuable. This may not be anything material, instead it could be something as simple as maintaining a good relationship with others. In this process we will feel that our ego is deflated and selfish thoughts don't bother us anymore. Such moments and events are greatly liberating. We must be constantly watchful and aware that we are always listening to our own inner voice, which is the leading master. We must be critically honest to ourselves and understand who is our guiding master in all our endeavors. This is a deeply sensitive fact which cannot be ignored. Our mind must be integrally free from all assumptions and prejudices. We need not think of what others are thinking about us, or even talking about. An important aspect of creativity is that, in a given context if there's something that needs to be done and there are no volunteers, we do it without blowing our own trumpet or making too much of a show. Once the work is done, be sure all would appreciate and clap hands in agreement. Try to complete that task without any expectations. In doing so, our life will get rooted in harmony. When we surround ourselves with so much positivity, others will imbibe the spirit and will even learn from our ways and benefit to the maximum. Thus , you will inspire your peers to also be creative. This really is the grandeur of creativity.