An Ongoing Letter to Life
Every act of living is an act of co-creation. The life we shape is the canvas upon which the divine spirit within seeks expression. Whether through art, music, a simple act of kindness, or the quiet courage to speak truth, we allow the Divine to find form through us. The purity of that expression depends not on our personal strength alone, but on our willingness to align our will with the indwelling Spirit.
This sacred work is my rite of passage into a life more harmonized with my divinity, an offering of creative power devoted to becoming a living expression of love. It is a laboratory of my creative potential yet to be discovered — a tender, imperfect, and deeply human journey transforming fear into faith.
May it stand as a celebration of my human experience, and may others find within themselves the same light this work seeks to reveal.
For a life expressed in love and Creatively Lived,
anby
Hello! I’m Anby — the author and creator of Creatively Lived,.
I was born and raised in the Philippines, a place full of beauty, resilience, and yes, struggle. Here, living creatively can feel like a privilege, something only possible if you’ve got a bit of money in your pocket. Creatively Lived, is my attempt to challenge that idea, to redefine what creativity truly means.
If you’ve read my Artist’s Manifesto or my Ongoing Letter to Life (yes, even I find these a little intimidating), you already know: this is simply the story of trying to figure out how to live a life that’s both creative and meaningful.
This space was born during a major transition in my life. I longed for an outlet for my art and musings, and a place to connect with others who might feel the same.
I experienced my spiritual awakening quite early, and I know many in my generation have, too. It can shake you to your core, leaving you feeling alone or disconnected from the world you once knew. That’s why I Creatively Lived, to explore how we can create a world that honors our way of being. Hopefully, makes a way to form circles of souls who believe that creation is more than just about art- making but an act of devotion.
To live creatively is to live divinely. Using all our creative power to make beauty, meaning, and love our practice. I believe this way of living — this remembering — can change the world.
I have deep hope for our future, though I know it won’t be easy. This is why Creatively Lived, exists — as a sanctuary for exploration, expression, and becoming. I can’t promise exactly what this will look like in the years to come, but I know it will always be rooted in love, curiosity, and a devotion to living artfully. I will just let this work evolve with me.
For now, this is the ground I’m tending: slow living, intentional community, artistic rituals, spiritual growth, and the courage to live from the heart.