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Creativity
is an amazing creature. Left un-tethered, it can take
you to places beyond your imagination. The greatest
works of art and science have sprung from creativity.
Unfortunately, disguised as “maturity”
or “responsibility” we try to control it;
either our own, or others. Yet instead of harnessing
creativity, all too often we put on chains, instead
of reins… and creativity eventually comes to a
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The good news is that “creativity”
isn’t dead, just because it’s not moving. All
it needs I to be set free.
Just be ready for the ride of your life.
Realize that “play” is important
Our childhoods were filled with endless possibilities. We
were just too young to realize that there were some real gems
of useful ideas in there. We now have a chance to change that.
Give yourself permission to fail
When we fell down back then, we got back up. As we got older,
we started to care how that looked like to other people. As
long as you plan to keep getting back up, you really don’t
have to worry about the fall.
The most brilliant ideas don’t look like it
Thomas Edison had the “hair brained” idea to use
human hair in his light bulb. Dumb idea, since that didn’t
work… until he decided to create something just like
it in metal.
People will judge you… so what?
You can either let people surround you with criticism or you
can look back at them from the lead. That’s up to you.
Remember that there are two different types of people in the
world… those that fear it cannot be done; and others
who fear it can be. Don’t be either.
Remember the reins
“Unchained” does not mean “uncontrolled.”
You have the choice of how and where your creative juices
will go. Before you send them off, make sure you’re
pointing in the direction you want to go.
To have more control, you actually have to let go
You actually have to relax; become a part of the process.
Pulling too hard on the reins is as powerful as the chain;
so ease up.
Enjoy the ride
Isn’t that the whole point anyway? You’re not
here just to “let it all out”, you also have “take
it in” every once in a while. You might as well enjoy
it!!
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