By Kavya Thathsarani

From the moment we wake up, we're already creating. The way sunlight forces its way into your room and lands softly on your wall, the way you drag your sleepy feet to make that first cup of coffee for the day...it's all art. You may not realise it, but every blink, every breath, every soft smile, like when the coffee turns out just right, it's all a masterpiece in its own form. 

We are all artists. The world around us is a gallery, and every little thing is a stroke of paint on the canvas of our days. Your eyes, for instance, are your lenses. Capturing pretty sunsets that melt into the sea, the glow of the moonlight, or even the words that touch your heart when you read. Whether you express these moments through words, pictures, or just silence, you're layering your life with art, piece by piece.

When Inspiration Fades

Then come the quiet pauses...those heavy, full moments when ideas stop flowing. You stare at your notebook, your screen, or your camera, and nothing feels right. You try to make something beautiful, something cinematic, but the colours don't blend. The rhythm feels just...wrong. 

That's when you need to admit it. That you're stuck. And that's okay because creativity isn't meant to be an endless rush of ideas. Sometimes it's the calm after the storm, the waiting before the bloom. It's an important lesson on patience and trust. Something that says, ‘When the ideas dry up, rest instead of running away.’

Go back to where it all began. Think about your childhood...the books you read under a blanket, the smell of your favourite meals, the messy paint on your hands, the people who loved you, the laughter, and even the little heartbreaks. Every memory, happy or tough, is art in disguise. No matter what it is, the beauty lies in how you see and feel about it. 

Or step outside. Feel the wind brush past your skin and notice the rustle of wind, the footsteps, the cats sleeping in the corners, and even the colours shifting in the sky. Art doesn't always wait for you in grand places; sometimes it hides in the tiny corners of your everyday life.

If you've ever doubted your creativity, you're not alone. There were times I felt I had to prove to others, and myself, that I was still capable of creating something meaningful. I started small, with my own thoughts, my own way of seeing. The world didn't change...I did. 

Flow With Life, Create With Your Heart

Feel everything deeply...even if it hurts. Take risks with your emotions, your ideas, and your heart. And if you fail...so what? Failure is just another shade on your palette. You can always repaint and rediscover yourself.

Next, get inspiration from the people who love you...your constants. The ones who have seen you through every version of yourself. Create something that carries their warmth. Now that's a kind of art that never fades. 

When overthinking sneaks in, the doubt, the "I'm not good enough"... Just breathe. You don't need to force beauty because it'll most likely return when you let go. Keep in mind, finding inspiration isn’t always about ideas but also about how you choose to fill your days. Decorate your life like a painting that portrays who you really are. 

Look at the sky, for instance...maybe it's an orange-pink-blue cotton candy sunset. Don't just try to capture it. Instead, feel it from your soul. Let it remind you that life itself is the art you've been trying to make. So remember to be patient with yourself. Because every pause, every detour, every creative block is a part of the process. You are surrounded by a world full of inspiration, waiting for you to notice, and the moment you do, you’ll remember that you were always a part of the art as well. You were the muse you were looking for.