Creativity & Ego

A few days ago I watched a program about a Buddhist nun who also happens to be a world class chef. No training, no restaurant, just straight, simple, from the earth. Something she said struck a cord with me.

Creativity and ego cannot go together. If you free yourself from the comparing and jealous mind your creativity opens up endlessly.

I think Stewart Emery would concur.

It's hard to admit but I think I figured out my hitch when it comes to creating my own from. I always considered myself a creative kid growing up, so why the difference now? Because now I'm more concerned with what others will think, having my thoughts and creation on the block, my ideas up for judgement. If it's someone else's form I'm presenting then at least it's not on me as to the structure and sequence. I'm too concerned about having my ego bruised than about creating something thats my own.

I've never felt that I'm up to the task. Problem is, I never will be unless I try and I put myself out there. That's a scary thought. And I guess I know where I need to go from here.