thank you—truly

Part six: The Idealist Who Gets Pulled by Others’ Plans for Them transforms into The Calm Custodian of Creation

Dec 10, 2024

I, Ryn, on this day pledge fealty to Creativity. I vow to cultivate rituals that allow Creativity to thrive. To provide my patience and curiosity in times of turmoil; joy and laughter in times of peace; and hugs and fuzzy blankets in times of need. I promise to defend Creativity against those who desire her to just be quiet, including me. From this day forward, as long as my body breathes, I am bound to honor the words I’ve written here.

I wrote this in response to a prompt in Tarot for Creativity*. I’ve been sharing the story of How The Idealist Who Gets Pulled by Others’ Plans for Them transforms into The Calm Custodian of Creation (if you missed any, all the posts are linked below). And even though this is a pledge to my creativity, it feels a fitting way to wrap this story (at least for now).

One of the major obstacles on the path is thinking we’re too weird, our ideas are too out there, or we’ll wind up alone. And one thing I know for sure is that you are not alone. The more you lean into your weird, your witchyness, your creativity—your humanity, the more you make it okay for all of us to do so.

So I leave you with a little bit of my weird, witchy, artist self and an invitation to craft your own pledge to the thing that’s calling to you.

Thank you for being here.

Until next time,

Ryn

P.S.: I’m taking some creative rest to end 2024, so this is the last message I’ll send you this year. But I’d love to know: What are you hoping to receive from The Creative Courage Project in the new year? Reply or comment below.