Creative Sanctuary Declaration

I asked ChatGPT:

Based on everything you've seen me write, post on and what you know about me, what belief do I repeat that sounds empowering... but might secretly be sabotaging me?

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 over giving, over-explaining, or even hesitating to show up unless you're sure it's going to bless someone else in a tangible way.

This gave me some food for thought and something to guard my heart against.

I've reframed it and this is what it looks like now:

“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.”

My creativity is healing, first and foremost, because it brings me into alignment with God’s love. Whatever flows from that is sacred, whether or not I ever see its impact.
My expression is valuable simply because it’s real. Healing may follow—but it doesn’t have to lead.
Even if my work speaks to no one else today, it still spoke to me—and that’s enough. My voice matters.
Creating for myself is sacred. It fuels what I pour into others—and keeps me connected to God’s voice in me.

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🌸 If these words helped you breathe deeper and remember the sacredness of your own creative space, would you consider liking or sharing this post? Someone else may need the same gentle permission to slow down, create with intention, and find rest in their God-given rhythm. Let’s keep building sanctuaries of peace and purpose — together. ✨ “He brought me out into a spacious place; He rescued me because He delighted in me.” (Psalm 18:19)