Creativity
To be creative
means to be in that state in which truth can come into being.
(Krishnamurti)
Creativity
Creativity is the blossoming of the imagination.
It is a
spontaneous process.
When thought
stills, new ideas emerge.
A person cannot will creativity into being; it simply happens.
Creativity is the ability to see
alternatives.
Meditation
Constant chattering does not permit movement.
A quiet
mind cannot be forced.
Thoughts must be allowed to come and go without concern.
Awareness is enough to begin the calming process.
When comparison, memory, perspective and novelty cease to
distract or concern you, the mind will settle.
Stillness of thought and inner peace permit the mind to operate freely.
Fresh
Creativity is not a continuation of the old.
It is the process of growth, development and change.
Following an existing path or method is not creative.
A creative mind is uncovering new possibilities with every step.
The how/nature/way of things is the home of creativity.
Edward De Bono:
There is a huge overlap between creativity and simplification.
There is a need to find alternative and new ways of doing things.
This design thinking demands creativity.
(Edward De Bono)
Passion
It is important to immerse yourself in the event itself.
When the 'you' ceases, creativity begins.
Self-consciousness prevents freedom and the mind
is crippled by
fear and doubt.
A passionate person does not care what another thinks and will find their
own way rather than copy another.
Conformity is not creative.
Passion and desire are not to be confused.
Desire is merely the quest for ownership; whereas passion is an
emotionally-focussed state of being.
Shen
is passion; the absolute immersion of self into the moment,
Creativity and passion are the yin and yang of genuine insight and
development.
Unless you are able to let-go of tension, fear, memory, self-consciousness
and seeking - there will be no true creativity.
A passionate, creative person feels truly alive.
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