I don't think "true" creativity can be taught any more than natural athletic ability can. But everyone can benefit from gym class & a kind teacher, right?
That said, i do think creativity can be encouraged via all kinds of activities. I also think that all human beings are in need of feeling & acting in a creative manner. Creativity is perhaps the most important ingredient for living a successful life. Listen i feel creative even when i cut grass b/c i do it differently all the time. Or, i will do some intuition work & thanks to the physical activity of cutting the grass, i seem more relaxed & ideas flow.
The earliest feelings of creativity go to the toilet. Children being toilet trained have a real fascination w/ what's going on there & it is a feeling of creativity. So, i guess we really can't be taught to be creative, we already are.
I really like what you have written here & agree w/ it. Only thing is that sometimes the first thing that pops in is the most creative. That's how intuition works. Grab that first hint.
I know this: Your negative comments on your PhRing list were uncalled for. Your list was truly wonderful. So, right there is something for you to look at...at an alpha level of mind or even a theta level of mind. Why? Well, i'm not so sure you know just how creative you are; or, maybe you don't trust your creativity. Your writing is always creative & interesting to read.
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Originally posted by mgrego2:
. This would imply (to my thinking) that creativity cannot be taught. Is that a misinterpretation? Based on my readings, true creativity is attainable by anyone once they move beyond the easy answers and the quick thoughts. Creative people have more connections but that is because they continue make connections and looking for new connections long after the "non-creative" people have satisfied themselves with the first thought that popped into their heads.
edited October 30, 2001).]
