Mystery Abides

Musing…  

“Creativity lives inside each of us, and, collectively, we create our world. It comes from the cellular level, part of our most essential survival machinery. We are creativity machines."   Matt Richtel, Inspired: Understanding Creativity

Kate’s Turn: 

I have been inspired in reading about the research this author has done on creativity. He consolidates findings on the brain science of creativity, insights from creators across many disciplines, and practical strategies that contribute to creative expression. There has been much scholarship studying creativity, trying to demystify and discover its workings. It seems like searching for the God particle, which is said to cause the Big Bang that created the universe. Scholars offer ways to access and leverage this innate power within each of us. This is the intent of this blog as well. Some of the points commonly made about traits, talents and qualities correlated with creativity are: 

1) getting more comfortable with uncertainty, instability and letting go will support creativity 

2) doubt and perfectionism undermine creativity while openness and curiosity enhance creativity 

3) creativity is essential in our evolutionary development, each creation building on previous creations, all towards human progress.

However, creativity ultimately remains a mystery. We embody this innate power and instinctively draw upon it, using the guidelines and strategies identified. Even so, at times, engaging and co-creating with this mystery, this powerful essence within, seems like coincidence, like serendipity, like magic. We are left in wonder. The outcome is greater than one can imagine. Wonder-full.

"Albert Einstein called creativity ‘intelligence having fun.’ He also said that ‘Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. Imagination is more important than knowledge.’ It’s clear Einstein believed creativity was among the most essential of human traits.”     Matt Richtel 

Get Fired Up:

Be willing to jump into the unknown. Amid uncertainty, trust your authentic voice. Engage with the power of mystery. 

“You do not need to believe in magic. You are magic. Believe in yourself.” Author Unknown

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