We are all gifted with creativity and imagination, but for some of us, the drive to create, combine, invent, or transform permeates all aspects of our well-being. This urge brings great beauty, joy, and delight into the world, but it can come with its own challenges, especially when we live in a culture that measures the value of our work only in commercial potential. Creatives can live in constant tension between self-discovery and self-criticism, freedom and security. Finding balance and joy within this identity can be a journey that requires courage and self-compassion.