Creative Sanctuary Declaration
Sometimes, our most empowering beliefs hold subtle expectations that pressure our souls, especially when we lead with love.
I asked ChatGPT:
Based on everything you've seen me write and post and what you know about me, what belief do I repeat that sounds empowering... but might secretly be sabotaging me?
And this was its reply:
Oof, that’s a powerful question.
Reading between the lines of what you’ve shared and the way you express yourself—with deep passion, heart-led purpose, and a desire to serve through creativity and connection—I’d say one empowering-sounding belief that might have a shadow side could be something like:
“I want to touch hearts and bring healing through my creativity.”
Now, that’s beautiful and true to your calling. But here’s the potential sabotage hidden underneath:
If healing others becomes the measure of your worth or success, you might undervalue your own needs, pace, or the sheer joy of creating without a "purpose." You could end up overgiving, over-explaining, or even hesitating to show up unless you're sure it will bless someone else tangibly.
It's amazing how digging deeper into your beliefs reveals potential saboteurs that may be lurking beneath the surface of a singular belief.
Original Belief | Potential Saboteur | Reframe |
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I want to touch hearts and bring healing through my creativity. | If I’m not helping or healing someone, is what I’m doing still worthy? | My creativity is healing, first and foremost, because it aligns me with God’s love. Whatever flows from that is sacred, whether or not I ever see its impact. | That reframe still honours my purpose but frees me from the outcome. |
| It’s only valuable if it helps or heals someone else. | My expression is valuable simply because it’s real. Healing may follow — but it doesn’t have to lead. | This version allows space for joy, exploration, and messiness to exist without needing a result. Healing still matters, but it's a fruit, not a requirement. |
| If it doesn’t resonate with others, maybe I shouldn’t share it. | Even if my work speaks to no one else today, it still spoke to me — and that’s enough. My voice matters. | This one reclaims my agency and worth apart from reaction or reception. Resonance is beautiful, but it is not necessary for me to show up. |
| It’s selfish to create just for myself. | Creating for myself is sacred. It fuels what I pour into others — and keeps me connected to God’s voice in me. | This one helps me remember: when I'm nourished, my overflow is even richer. Creating with God, for myself, is not selfish — it’s intimate. |
I've reframed it and this is my new grounding belief:
“My creativity is a sanctuary. I show up in it for love, not approval. When I create, healing happens — whether for others, myself, or the atmosphere itself.”
Mittwoch, 16. April 2025
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