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Your Creative Potential Didn't Disappear. It Just Fell Asleep
By ANNA KARLOVA - April 9 2026
By ANNA KARLOVA - April 9 2026
We are all born with a unique set of creative abilities that make our view of the world one-of-a-kind. But what happens to us as we grow up? Why are so many people convinced they're "not creative," even though as children they could spend hours drawing, making up stories, or building fantastic constructions? It's as if we find ourselves in a state of winter hibernation — our creative abilities don't disappear, they fall asleep under layers of social limitations and fear.
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