One of the practices Jan shared with us was that of writing our own Creed. A creed is a statement of belief, originating from the Latin word "credo" meaning "I believe". Jan's Artist's Creed can be found in her book Marry Your Muse, and is a powerful reminder of what an artist needs to remember. In our workshop we each shared our one-line Creeds. I wrote: I believe that everyone is blessed when we express our creativity in the world.
In an attempt to put into words what has been awakened in this week of rich, deep learning, I wrote a prayer.
Creator of Life and Light,
May I remember that I am a spark of your light;
May I live in awareness of the beauty around me;
May the love within me express itself through me;
May I live with my eyes wide open in wonder;
May I share the magic I experience each day;
May I connect to the essence of those around me;
May I be open like a flower to the rain;
And may I be both an expression of peace and passion in the world.
What do you believe? What is the first line of your Creed?
