Creativity
is generally regarded as desirable, and something to be enhanced.
Its
commonly thought of as a personality trait that resides within the
individual. We count on creative people to produce the songs, movies,
and books we love; to invent the new gadgets that can change our
lives; and to discover the new scientific theories and philosophies
that can change the way we view the world. Over the past several
years, however, social psychologists have discovered that creativity
is not only a characteristic of the individual, but may also change
depending on the situation and context.
Make Time for Creativity You won't be able to develop your creative talents if you don't make time for them. Schedule some time each week to concentrate on some type of creative project.
Enjoy
the PROCESS of creation.
Do not focus on the result. The secret and ecstasy of creating is being in the flow, of losing yourself in the process. If you constantly break the flow to check to how the final result will look to others, to ask yourself, "Will it sell?" "Will it win?" you will subvert the process and possibly damage your creation.
For me being deeply involved in creative activity is the one of the most enjoyable experiences we human beings can have. Why because it allows us to put something back into the pot of my life, to give something of value to others. For me many people, though, creativity seems mysterious and out of reach a gift given to some people and not to others. Because it is not a rare gift, but a quite understandable process one that any of us can use to enhance our enjoyment of my life.
