I too once believed because I was not artistic, like my father, that I must not be creative. It wasn’t until I was older that I realized just because I can’t draw doesn’t mean I’m not creative.
The following article discusses four ways you can unleash your creative genius and in turn be a happier person. Yes, it’s true, self-expression is supposed to reduce stress and increase joy. Read more here: 4 ways to Unleash Your Creative Genius (by Meryl Davids Landau)