Natural Awakenings Twin Cities September 2021

HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET
letter from the publisher
TWIN CITIES EDITION
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Creativity has long seemed elusive for many people, me
included. We have come to believe that creativity is synonymous
with creative people, like artists, performers and makers.
Personally, I am surrounded by artistically creative people. My
husband is a woodworker, painter and stained glass artisan, and our
son spent most of his life active in the theater and music.
The artists and makers have long known that creativity is the
key to mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. While
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creating, they process their thoughts, empty their minds of troubling
thoughts and get large boosts of energy.
Today, we all understand that creativity is paramount for our overall health. It can
put things into perspective and help us see the bigger picture. It can be used in therapy,
to help with recovery, and to overcome mental health issues. We can also use it to help in
our daily lives, like daily life routines and frequent health concerns.
The challenge for many of us is to see ourselves as creative beings—to expand past
the obvious definitions. We can look to those moments when we lose track of time, when
we are filled with energy and wish we had even more time to explore what we are doing.
These are our times of inspiration—of being “in spirit”.
This month’s issue includes the article, “Art’s Embrace: Healing Through Creativity,”
which shares how creativity can help us heal not only our bodies, but our communities
as well. The article reminds me of the work being done in the Lincoln Park neighborhood,
in Duluth, and what has been created in less than 10 years. It all started with the
crafters and makers—the artists, craft brewers, manufacturers, restaurateurs and supporters—who
came together to envision a new future for a dying neighborhood. Many
people became discouraged, didn’t see the progress, and walked away; but the creatives
stayed engaged. They brought their vision to life and, though not yet perfect, it continues
to evolve.
This is what creativity does: it evolves, adapts and grows. It is an innovative approach
to health and healing that focuses on the importance of narrative, or a way of looking at
life that connects us to our emotions, our shadow and the community. It encourages us
to be our best selves, to live well and be happy.
So, what will you create?
Candi Broeffle, Publisher
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