Creativity
Creativity is one of the characteristics of a fully-expressed life. All of us are capable of it, but only if we make the time necessary for it.
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You Are Responsible for the Care and Feeding of Your Ideas
When I was younger, libraries and bookstores made me melancholy. Every time I entered a bright roomful of books, a sinister little voice told me, “Here are at least ten million ideas that smarter, sexier people beat you to. What’s the point?” You too may have experienced this melancholy. And after years of writing and…
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In Defense of Daydreaming
Our outer lives are short, but our inner lives are nearly limitless — thanks to our ability to daydream.
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Why Creativity Hurts (and Why It’s Worth It)
Understanding the need for creative struggle will helps us get through the toughest patches.
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The Creative Need for Solitude
Creativity and solitude have an interdependent relationship. In order to be creative, we must learn to thrive alone with our thoughts.
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“Art Before Dishes”: On the Need to Prioritize Creativity
Creative downtime is a need, not a luxury. If you juggle too many responsibilities, start with this simple mantra: “art before dishes.”
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Octavia Butler and the Power of “Positive Obsession”
Octavia Butler, one of the most successful and beloved science fiction writers of all-time, coined a valuable term: “positive obsession.”
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What A Blind Painter Can Teach Us About Failure, Constraints, and Creativity
John Bramblitt didn’t become a world-class artist until after he went blind. Here are 3 important lessons we can learn.
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Boredom Is the Gatway to Good Things
Boredom and daydreaming might sound like a waste of time, but they are essential if you want to be a more creative person.
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Is It Bad to Watch TV?
We worry a lot about “screen time” when it comes to kids. But what are the long-term hidden effects on our own personal growth?
