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Creativity as a Release Valve, Not a Performance

Published 13 days ago • 1 min read

Christen Hong Coaching

7/30/25

Hi friends,

This week, the theme of creative expression has been coming up again and again for me. You too?

In Human Design, creative energy is the life-force energy - the raison d'etre. It gives our lives meaning. And it can manifest in so many different ways.

Lately, I've been intentionally leaning into things that light me up. I've started noticing which creative endeavors bring me the most joy — even the simple ones. The act of creating just to create has been deeply satisfying.

That said, it isn't always easy to show up for your creativity. Maybe you've been conditioned to think it's not productive enough. Maybe you've suppressed it in favor of "more important" tasks. But creativity doesn't have to be a masterpiece or side hustle to be valid. It can simply be a release valve — a safe place to feel your feelings, or a doorway back to play.

If you're ready to invite more creativity into your life, here are a few themes to explore:

Reflection Prompts

  • What would I create if no one else ever saw it?
  • Where have I been judging or withholding my creative urges?
  • What’s something playful or silly I could do, just for fun?
  • What emotions or stories have been building inside me — and how might I give them a place to land?
✨ Astro Note
​Astrologically, Thursday's Mercury Cazimi is a powerful time to plant seeds — especially mental or creative ones. Consider starting a fresh notes page in your phone or investing in some post-it notes to capture those lightning-bolt moments when inspiration strikes.

Book Recs
​Here are a few of my favorite books on the creative process:

Affirmation: My creativity is sacred. I don’t need to justify it, monetize it, or perfect it — I simply need to let it flow.

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Let me know how creativity is showing up for you these days.
Until next time...

xo,
Christen

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Christen Hong Coaching

Austin, TX Based Mindset & Accountability Coach

I help people align with their purpose and organize their energy, time, and tools to live with clarity and impact.

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