‘Dear Gabby’: Unleashing Your Creative Force Through Writing and Spiritual Connection

In this enlightening episode of “Dear Gabby,” Gabrielle Bernstein delves into the powerful concept of allowing creative force to move through us. She shares personal experiences and practical advice on how to tap into our innate creativity and become vessels for inspiration.

The Power of Creative Spaces

Bernstein begins by reminiscing about her old office, where she wrote two books in three years, including The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith by Gabrielle Bernstein. She describes the space as a spiritual container that allowed her to channel inspiration and heal from past traumas. This anecdote highlights the importance of creating an environment conducive to creativity and spiritual connection.

Channeling Creativity

The author emphasizes that everyone has the ability to channel creativity in unique ways. Whether through writing, cooking, speaking, or any other form of expression, we all possess the innate capacity to enter a flow state and allow inspiration to move through us. Bernstein encourages readers to recognize themselves as vessels for allowing a presence of spirit, inspiration, or the universe to work through them.

Clearing Space for Inspiration

One of the key methods Bernstein suggests for fostering creativity is journaling. By bringing ideas, both inspired and fear-based, out of our minds and onto the page, we clear space for creative forces to flow through us. This practice helps to release mental blocks and open channels for inspiration.

The Importance of Ritual

Bernstein shares her personal writing ritual, which includes preparing a perfect cup of coffee, setting the right ambiance with lighting and music, and using aromatherapy. She emphasizes the significance of creating a ritual that signals to our energy and nervous system that it’s time to shift gears and enter a receptive state. This practice helps to set the stage for creativity and inspiration to flow freely.

Praying to Get Out of the Way

Another crucial step in Bernstein’s creative process is prayer or setting an intention. She suggests using a simple prayer: “Thank you Universe for writing through me. I step back and let you lead the way.” This practice helps to release stored resentments, fears, and limiting beliefs, allowing for a more open and receptive state of mind.

The Power of Uninterrupted Time

Bernstein stresses the importance of being uninterruptible during creative sessions. She shares a personal anecdote about using a scarf on her door to signal when she should not be disturbed. This practice allows for complete immersion in the creative process without the anxiety of potential interruptions.

Practical Steps for Fostering Creativity

The author outlines several practical steps for fostering creativity:

1. Establish a ritual to set the mood for inspiration.
2. Pray or set an intention to get out of your own way.
3. Engage in a writing exercise to clear mental blocks.
4. Meditate to further clear the mind and open up to inspiration.
5. Create uninterruptible time for your creative endeavors.

Bernstein encourages readers to practice these steps for 30 days, promising that something creative will emerge as a result.

Embracing Obstacles as Opportunities

In closing, Bernstein draws a card from her Universe Has Your Back deck, which reads, “Obstacles are detours in the right direction.” This message reinforces the idea that even challenges can be viewed as opportunities for growth and increased consciousness when approached with love and openness.

By following Bernstein’s guidance, readers can learn to become clear channels for inspiration, unburdened by negative stories and attachments. This practice not only enhances creative work but also has the potential to transform one’s entire life, leading to increased energy, presence, and the power to create positive change in the world.