Wake up happier. Get a positive message in your inbox every day (it’s free)Sign-up here: www.messagesfromlife.com (It’s like having a secret, almighty pen-pal. Best buddies with the universe itself!) Have you ever felt like you're holding back from doing something you love because you're worried about what other people will think? We all get caught up in the "what ifs"—What if they laugh at me? What if it's not good enough? We are constantly worried about being criticized, and the truth is, this fear stops so many of us from living our full potential and creating amazing things. Life is all about bringing your unique self to the world, and there is a creative fire burning inside each and every one of us, just waiting to be expressed. Imagine that the creative energy of the entire universe wants to use you, yes YOU, as a vessel. It's time to realize that what other people think of you is none of your business. That person you think you are—the one who needs to be protected, who's afraid of criticism—is just a bunch of thoughts, a fiction. Your true self is the channel for something much greater. Every day we see people walking around, so busy, so worried about their appearance and their problems. But where are they now? They've all turned to dust. The critics, the haters, the people you're trying to impress—they're all going to turn to dust, and so will you. So what's left behind? What you create. The things you bring into the world. That’s what enriches the universe and allows it to expand. Your existence is a brief, beautiful coffee break in eternity, a little spark of life that flickers and is gone. While you’re still here, in this amazing "meat suit" of yours, you have the chance to create something. Your hands, your eyes, your heart are the instruments of life, bringing more beauty and joy into the world. It’s okay if your art is bad, if it’s awkward, or even if it's cringe-worthy at first. The point isn't to be perfect; the point is to create. Your job is to be a channel and let that creative energy flow through you. The success of your work, what people think of it—that’s all none of your business. Your only privilege is to flow it into the world. So let go of seeking approval and just create. This is when you'll truly feel alive. #personaldevelopment #consciousness #spirituality #motivation #inspiration #stress #mindset #success #lifelessons  #inspiration #spiritual #creativeflow #dontholdback #beyourself #letgooffear #purposedrivenlife #channeling #creativity #divineguidance #empowerment #selflove #creative  #art #createart #createsomething