So do we resign ourselves to the fact that we are obviously not the creative sort?
Or can we train ourselves to think with creative spirit?
Firstly let's define creativity. Creativity is the ability to solve problems with new methods to accomplish daily tasks. This can also lead to new insights and visions to help achieve goals and obtain success.
So is creativity inherited?
If we look at children at play we can see tremendous examples of creativity. They can take every day objects and create totally new games to play. The playground is full of wild imagination and creativity.
So where did we loose it all?
Routine
As we have seen, children have an inexhaustible ability for creativity. But as we get older life becomes full of instruction. Restrictions are placed upon us and we lose a lot of the ability to think for ourselves. Creativity flies out of the window. Systems and repetitiveness stifle creativity. Strict time tables, daily routines, working in closed areas and desk jobs all hamper our imaginations.
Free time
It is virtually impossible to avoid all routine but what we do need is to develop some free time. Put aside one day per week where nothing is planned. Just let the day unfold and "go with the flow". Spend time going to places like the seaside or strolling through the woods; places of natural interest with open spaces. At work create a few minutes of free time. There are some people who spend their free time alone and then spend that time thinking of work. They even take that work to bed and dwell on work issues as they fall asleep. These people need to develop free time un-associated with work for the sake of creativity and also for the sake of their sanity.
Left brain – Right brain
Our brains are divided into two hemispheres- the left brain and the right brain. The left side deals with our logical and reasoning thought patterns. Our right side of the brain handles intuition and creativity. Much of our work life today asks us to use logic and reasoning and therefore our right side of the brain becomes somewhat redundant. Ideally we need to exercise both sides of the brain to get the most of our cerebral abilities.
How's best to develop creative thinking?
1. Understand that there is no exact solution to a problem, but there will always be more than one solution to that problem.
2. Don't give in to false beliefs. If we believe there is no solution to our problem then there won't be. Have faith.
3. Never restrict or dismiss thoughts. Two silly thoughts may well lead to a third good thought.
4. Break away from routine when thinking of solutions. This allows for a better flow of creative thoughts.
5. Brainstorm. Ask others. Again two ideas that may seem ridiculous may lead to a third, sensible idea.
6. Take time occasionally to do something not done before.
7. Put aside some time as free time.
8. Spend time with creative people. Creativity is infectious and we may be pleasantly surprised as to how creative we really are when we compare ourselves to these people.
We needn't be restricted to a path of logical thinking. We all have that wonderful ability to be creative. Breaking away from routine and giving ourselves time to think will stimulate creative thinking and then we will find that no problem will ever be without a solution.
How fantastic is that?
TELL THE TRUTH
Hiding behind the curtain here
Shielding the truth from the truth
Hoping lies will tray its care
Forgetting the end of white being white
How many hearts are pained today!
Thinking the camouflage won’t hurt
Forgetting their days and ways dismayed
And searching for truth in a locket
What is given is what is gotten
Though thou may hide in closet
But light is light in the open
As only your perception makes things so
Tell the truth in all things
Though its hardness may prevail you
But the gains will be your reign
As none can hold you down
Salau O John©
NETWORKING OR SOCIAL
A call came through, epistolary
But the understanding betrays all
Being online is calling stories
But truly friends must be curtailed
Many things this was made for
Our business and friendship to make
Though sometimes love comes more
But the truth must reign here
Who knows how many hearts dies?
The truth is calling on all
Who can attend without hearty lies?
Our world is built of true knowledge
O for the understanding we seek
Networking or love that we pray
One day the truth will leek
Who can blame these online pains?
Salau O John©
THE MAIN FRIENDS
When the entire world runs away
When the pains of life is panned
And all backs turn our way
True friends make life counts
When poverty strikes the heart
And words collide with worldly faces
Even though enemies play part
True friends will stand not watching
When nothing seems working out
And the heart burns out daily
Even business light may blow out
Our main friends will stand time
There is no living without friends
As friendship makes easy calls
True friends are blessings at the end
They are our main friends for life
Salau O John©
Thank you all,
T1 (O.O. John)
