Creativity can not be defined by words. Like ‘love’, when we try to describe it, our words dance all around it. Words hint at it, our hearts know when we see it, but words… don’t really touch it.
I believe that we are all creative in our own way. No two people are creative in the same way. Look at two painters or two musicians. One gets inspiration from their children, another from where they live. One paints outside, the other uses food to paint. Yes, they are both painting but how each one’s spirit is being expressed, is different.
In the article in the New Yorker titled, “Creativity Creep,” the author describes the increasing number of books that claim to ‘teach’ creativity to the ‘uncreative.’ If work creativity interests you, check out, CEO’s now value creativity in employees more than influence or dedication.
You’re Alive, You’re Creative
I believe creativity is a way of being in the world. We do it naturally. The way we talk, the food we cook, the clothes we wear, how we appreciate nature, the list goes on and on.
I’m lightening up on the whole…”I’m not creative enough” thing. I’m just paying more attention to “being” instead of “doing.” I’ll let you know how it’s going. Be a human “being” not a human “doing.” Pass it on.
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What do you think?