Pillars of Motherhood 6. The Creativity Pillar
Creativity isn’t just hobbies, it’s how moms problem solve, express themselves, and find joy. The creativity pillar helps you reconnect with your inner spark. Energy healing opens pathways for inspiration and flow, making creativity an essential part of a balanced motherhood.
The Creativity Pillar: Rediscovering Joy, Expression, and Play
Motherhood asks us to give a lot, from diaper changes to school runs, to emotional support, back-to-back. But in that giving, it’s easy to lose sight of one vital part of ourselves: our creativity. The Creativity Pillar helps you rediscover that spark; through play, self-expression, and imaginative energy. It’s not just about art; it's about remembering what brings your heart alive.
1. Why Creativity Truly Matters in Motherhood
As moms, our “creative” often defaults to the practical; meal planning, craft projects for kids, or scheduling family routines. But creating just for the joy of it? That’s vital.
Creativity:
Refuels your spirit and helps you de-stress
Keeps your mind flexible and imaginative, not stuck in survival mode
Models play and curiosity for your children
Allows you to feel more whole, even in the chaos
A creative moment, even just once a week, can remind you that you’re not “just a mom”, you’re a vibrant, expressive person with dreams, ideas, and stories to share.
2. Creativity Is in Our Divine DNA
From the beginning, God showed us what it means to be a creator. Christ, too, is a creator; bringing light, life, and beauty into existence. Being made in the image of our Heavenly Parents means that creativity is woven into who we are.
When you create, whether it’s through painting, singing, cooking, or simply dreaming, you are reflecting the divine within you. Your efforts don’t have to be perfect or grand; they simply have to be offered. Every moment of creation becomes an act of gratitude and worship, a quiet reminder that you are a beloved daughter of a creative God.
This truth is freeing: you don’t need permission to create. It’s already part of who you are.
3. Signs You May Be Starving Your Creative Side
If motherhood has swept you into autopilot, check in with yourself:
Do you feel like you can’t think outside the box anymore?
Do you feel guilty for wanting time just for your creative ideas?
Is all your creative energy directed only toward your children’s projects, not your own?
Do you feel stuck or uninspired, even though your soul longs to move?
You don’t feel like you have anything creative to offer the world.
Stop telling yourself of that false belief! You just need to discover that side of you and that takes exploration.
These are not failures, they're reminders. Your creativity is asking to be heard. Let’s give it some loving space.
4. Simple Ways to Reawaken Your Creative Spark (Even in Crazy Seasons)
You don’t need hours or perfection—just a little invitation to play.
5-minute “yes”: Take 5 minutes to dance, draw stick figures, or write a haiku.
Creative playdates: Bundle your creativity and your children’s, color together, invent costumes, bake something whimsical.
Revisit old loves: What did you love doing before kids? Dig out old journals, instruments, songs, choreography, craft supplies, or favorite books.
Micro-hobbies: Try a daily doodle challenge, a single new recipe each week, or color-code lists just for yourself.
Creative escapism: Listen to music that lifts you, watch a short inspiring TED talk, or daydream with a mini vision board.
5. How Energy Healing Supports Your Creative Flow
Your creative blocks may not just be mental, they could be energetic. Energy healing can help:
Clear mental tiredness and creative fatigue, allowing fresh ideas to flow
Remove self-doubt, “not creative enough” stories, or perfectionism barriers
Revitalize your energy field so you feel more aligned with your imagination
Invite back the ease of creating, performing, allowing joy to lead, not pressure
Provide you with motivation and courage to get started
Awaken a creative side you never thought you had. Some of us have generational gifts that may be hidden inside you. You may just need some help to pull those out to the surface.
When your energy is open, creativity isn’t forced, it simply awakens.
6. Creativity Through Motherhood’s Seasons
New Mom
Pull out a journal and jot down a poem, song lyrics, or a sketch.
Have a little dance party with your bundle of joy or full-of-life infant.
Find a new recipe to try.
Mom of Toddlers
Find some fun and simple art and craft projects to do with your little one.
Create a fun story time with actions that correlate back to the book.
My favorite was We’re Going on a Bear Hunt or any of the Sandra Boynton books.
Once again, dance parties!
Mom of School-Aged Kids
Discover some new recipes.
Puzzles.
Try something you have always wanted to try such as drawing, painting, learning a new instrument, decorating cakes, or taking a new dance class.
Moms of Tweens and Teens
Learn to sketch in between drop-off and pick-up schedules.
Sing.
Carve out time for a community art or dance class.
Maybe this could become date night!
Maybe you would enjoy using and creating with cutting machines.
Empty Nesters
Build your creativity community through neighbors and/or community classes.
We have an empty nesters group in our neighborhood that gets together once a month for a paint night.
I also know of adult coloring groups.
This is your time to learn a musical instrument if you have always wanted to or continue on your music journey if you can already play an instrument.
We have a lot of adult beginning instrument classes around us.
The sky’s the limit—go and explore all the creative outlets you can!
Each stage brings a new opportunity. Embrace where you are and figure out what works for you. These are mere suggestions so explore what will work for your particular lifestyle.
Every stage can hold a creative door—one that opens gently, not forcefully.
No matter your season of motherhood, creativity is always within reach. Sometimes all it takes is a little inspiration to get started. Here are some resources to help you explore your creative side and find new ways to express yourself.
Skillshare – Your Creative Classroom Online
Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of video-based classes across art, design, writing, wellness, and more. Taught by professional creatives, you get access to structured lessons, hands-on projects, and a supportive community—all from home.
Ideal for busy moms—you can learn at your own pace, anytime.
Offers practical skills along with creative inspiration.
Recognized and frequently used globally.
Skillshare
Creative Boom – Daily Inspiration for Every Creative Mom
Creative Boom is a UK-based creative magazine that delivers daily features, artist interviews, design news, and real-world inspiration from the worlds of illustration, crafts, photography, and beyond. It’s filled with ideas and stories that spark creativity.
Perfect for quick doses of inspiration, rather than full lessons.
Balanced, thoughtful, and uplifting—especially helpful on low-energy days.
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7. Final Thoughts
The Creativity Pillar isn’t an extra, it's a necessity! It’s a way to reconnect to your joy, your uniqueness, and your full life. A bit of creative soul-care can nourish your mothering, reawaken your presence, and restore your inner light.
One small step today: draw one line that feels good. Cook without a recipe. Let your body move just because. Let’s honor your creativity, because when your soul is alive, so is your motherhood.
