Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words.
Be careful of your words, for your words become your actions.
Be careful of your actions, for your actions become your habits.
Be careful of your habits, for your habits become your character.
Be careful of your character, for your character becomes your destiny.
— Chinese proverb, author unknown

This proverb points out how small thoughts can add up to become our destiny.

We can choose to be intimidated by this. “I can’t manage my thoughts, so I have no control over my destiny.”

But this should empower us. “If I can be more aware of my thoughts and catch myself, eventually I can shape my destiny.”

When it comes to your creativity, start with your thoughts and work your way down this list.

• What are your thoughts/beliefs about your creativity?
• What words do you use when describing your creative ability?
• What creative actions do you take?
• What creative habits are these actions developing (preferably daily)?
• What creative character are these habits forming?
• What creative destiny is your character fulfilling?