Creativity and mindfulness change gene expression (whoa)

Whoa! is me.

According to Neuroscience News, personality plays a role in shaping your genes.

And specifically (for our interests here), creativity and mindfulness can actually influence your gene expression.

You can read the full article here, but let’s dig a little deeper. 🧐

You’ve probably heard about the mind-body connection.

Our minds are powerful things and our thoughts and beliefs can shape our body and life experiences.

But this articles takes things further and explores how creativity (and mindfulness) can influence our genetic expression.

Specifically, the research found “…that fostering a self-transcendent, creative outlook on life may enhance well-being and health by regulating gene expression.”

Put another way, our personalities influence over 4,000 genes and a more creative, self-aware perspective on life boosts the activity of those genes in a way that can improve your health and wellbeing.

Nice.

So if ever you needed another reason to be creative and embrace your awesome, amazing weirdness, here it is.

Double down on what makes you you and have fun with life — it’s one creative act, after all.

I write this from an old cottage next to the beach. I spent this past weekend sipping coffee, watching the solar eclipse with family and friends and mixing music late into the night.

Suffice to say, I’m feeling inspired, creative and particularly chill.

And I’m here to pass it on — so go make some stuff!

But first and foremost, keep things chill and true to your quirks.

Alright, later ✌️

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