The creative impulse can be shy, when it's not all consuming. We forget that we need to play, without the expectation of a result. The highest creative states

The creative impulse can be shy, when it's not all consuming. We forget that we need to play, without the expectation of a result. The highest creative states are sometimes called "formless functioning". This is when you are fully immersed in creating, and the ego just dissolves. It's hard to be creative when you're standing over your own shoulder criticising your lack of creativity. So I would be gentle with yourself. Play, do things you enjoy just because you enjoy them. The creative impulse will stir.