Being Creative in Our Own Way

When we create something, we expect people to appreciate our creation. And appreciation of creativity is shown in different ways. It can be with a simple pat on the shoulder, a thumb's up or a wink of an eye. But have you experienced when your creation was being ignored by people? Especially from those you expect to value your work more?It's really disappointing. Sometimes, we are looking forward to seeing the appreciative look from people especially from our family and friends when they see our creation but we get frustrated. People tend to criticize and comment on our creation and creativity. nnWe cannot blame them- it is the way for creators, born to be criticized. All of us is born with a talent, born with creativity in our body. We are creative in our own way. Creativity is deep within us, only developed in different ways. Therefore, creativity is also expressed in different manners. It can be expressed through writing, painting, composing songs and poems and many other ways. Those people who give negative remarks on our creation are also creative in their own way but they don't have enough courage and determination to pursue whatever creative ideas they have in mind. nnOne famous fable of Aesop teaches us that no matter how hard you try to please everyone, you pleased no one. This is a story about the man, his son and a donkey. The story starts when the three of them walked on the street. The man and his son walked along side the donkey. A passerby said that they should ride the donkey, so he lifted his son on the it. As they continued walking, another passerby told the son how selfish he is to let his father walk. The man rode on it and the son walked. A passerby again gave a comment that the boy should ride too. nnSo the boy did hop on the donkey. Everything went well until another passerby told them that they are burdening the animal so much with the two of them on its back. So he and his son got off from it. They started from the way they were, walking along side the donkey. Their journey all the way went well. And surely they had learned a lesson.We try to be creative in our own way but people influenced us to do it their way. But still they are not convinced of your creativity, your artwork. To be successful in life, just follow your own instincts, follow your mind, be creative in your own way. nnCriticism is not a hindrance to succeed. If we are creative in our way, don't let people ruin your creativity instead be challenged. Anyway, if creators would stop creating because they are being criticized, we won't be enjoying the wonderful creations we see around us. Everything we see is the product of creativity. We must appreciate every little thing we have around us, without them, we won't be able to enjoy life to the fullest. When we feel lonely, stressed, and disappointed, the once dark colors of our life will turn into colorful and lively one. That is the wonder of creativity and creations. nnThrough the effort of the creators, we are living in a wonderful world.