I can't disagree with you on the intuitive flashes. They certainly happen and when they do, they're often gold. I just believe that when they don't, you can still coax out excellent results by continuing to push a bit. This suggests that creativity doesn't have to be a "free-spirited" thing and I'm OK with that.
I once worked for a company that went bankrupt because they decided to develop a software package. They maintained that the programmers were creative spirits and they couldn't have their creativity hampered or imperiled by things like deadlines or expectations. Having been a programmer, I knew that was a load of crap. I argued my case and lost. They never did produce the software but we all lost our paychecks. My point, I think, is that you're right that we're all born creative. Some more so than others. BUT...applied effort can be just as effective as the occasional blessing from the muses (and perhaps more consistent). If you read the creativity books by Michalko, Hall, Clegg, or von Oech, they all seem to believe that creativity is a process that can be learned and applied regularly and consistently. How the heck did we wind up here? :0
Thanks for your comments on my posts. I always enjoy and learn from your insights.
It's not that I distrust my creativity. It's that I'm rarely satisfied with it. I'm sure there is an issue there that could stand to be addressed. Thanks again. I'm glad we have a new forum in which we can theorize...
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Originally posted by Margaret:
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.
