“The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.”
That itch to make something — a meal, a poem, a garden — it's not random. It's one of the most human things about you. Don't ignore it, friend.
Have you ever felt a strange, restless tugging at your heart, a feeling that you simply must make something new? That little itch isn't just a random whim; it is what Dieter F. Uchtdorf beautifully describes as one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul. To me, this quote suggests that creativity isn't just a hobby for artists or musicians, but a fundamental part of our very essence. It is a spiritual hunger, a way for us to connect with the magic of existence by leaving our own unique mark on the world.
In our busy, everyday lives, it is so easy to let this beautiful impulse get buried under piles of laundry, endless emails, and grocery lists. We often convince ourselves that we don't have the time or the talent to be 'creative' because we aren't painting masterpieces or writing novels. But creativity lives in the small, quiet moments too. It is in the way you arrange a bouquet of wildflowers, the way you season a new recipe, or how you carefully tend to a tiny succulent on your windowsill. It is about the intention to bring beauty into the mundane.
I remember a particularly heavy week I had recently, where everything felt grey and uninspired. I felt like a little duck lost in a thick fog, unable to find my way. One afternoon, I found myself sitting on my porch with nothing but some old watercolors and a piece of scrap paper. I didn't try to paint anything profound; I just let the colors swirl together. As the blues and yellows bled into one another, I felt that heavy fog start to lift. That tiny act of creation reminded me that I was still connected to my own spirit, even when life felt overwhelming.
When we ignore this yearning, we often feel a sense of emptiness, like a garden that hasn't been watered. But when we honor it, even through the smallest gestures, we nourish our souls. You don't need permission to be an artist, and you don't need to be perfect to be a creator. You just need to listen to that inner whisper that asks you to build, to decorate, or to express.
So, I want to gently encourage you today to listen to that inner tug. Is there a small project you've been putting off? A song you've wanted to hum, or a garden patch you've wanted to plant? Find a small way to honor your creative soul today, and see how much brighter your world begins to glow.