Navigating the Complex Landscape of Creativity
I’ve always had a burning passion to create things. From my early childhood stacking blocks into structures, constructing with Duplos and later Legos both guided and freestyle, I’ve always appreciated the act of building. I’d even create fake laptop computers on construction paper by drawing a screen on one half and drawing a custom keyboard […]
Creativity Comes From Within
Creativity is a journey that takes us into the depths of our being. It doesn’t begin in the outer world, but rather within the inner world of our own imagination.
Piercing the Mundane to Find the Marvelous
I’m quite fond of this quote from American journalist Bill Moyers: “Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous.” No matter how mundane something may at first appear, a truly creative effort can find a way to make it not only interesting, but marvelous! So, how is this done? To dive into the profound […]
Creativity Means Letting Go of Certainties
“Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.” – Erich Fromm Imagine for a moment that we lived in a world where the concept of gravity didn’t exist. In such a world, apples don’t fall but instead float. We would walk not on the ground, but through thin air. Such a drastic reimagining of […]
Why the Words Within Must Be Unleashed
Discover the journey of a hidden writing talent, kept dormant by fear and self-imposed limitations, as it blooms into a vessel for uncharted creativity.
The Ebbs and Flows of Creative Juices
Have you ever had a moment where you were sure the creative juices were about to start flowing, but then refused to gel into anything useful? Many of my scribblings over the years would start with a great idea, then suddenly stopped making sense. Sometimes, my train of thought will even stop mid-sentence. Sometimes, I’d […]
What I Have Learned From George Lucas About Creativity
Star Wars continues to be one of the all time successful sci-fi franchises. Of course, none of it was possible without George Lucas and his creativity.
8 Ideas to Keep Your Mind Creative
We’ve all had moments when we’re sitting at our desk, staring at a blank screen, and wondering how we’re going to come up with that next great idea. Some people turn to their trusted friends, while others head straight to the internet in search of inspiration. Still others grab their sketchbooks and start brainstorming away, […]