Sometimes I think we mistakenly limit creativity to arts and crafts. We see a beautiful piece of art and remark that the artist is "so creative." We forget that creativity really applies to all aspects of life. From the landscape designer putting together a beautiful garden, to the doctor who combines medications to help the ill patient, to the banker putting together an interesting account package, to the mother homeschooling her 5 children, to the researcher who comes up with a cure for a dreaded disease. Creativity is necessary to all our lives. Where would we be if creativity was truly limited to art?
I always cringe when I hear people state emphatically that "they are not creative." To me an equivalent statement is "I don't breathe." I want to shout, "Of course you are creative! Have you ever solved a problem? Have you ever figured out a way to do something? Then you are creative." We are all creative. Sometimes we don't recognize it. Sometimes we don't have very much experience with acting creatively. Sometimes we don't trust ourselves enough to act on that creativity, but that doesn't mean it isn't there. I think creativity is an inborn part of being human.
Sometimes creativity is born out of necessity. Perhaps we don't see that type of creativity because it just seems like solving a problem. However, it is the same process. An artist and a problem-solver work in exactly the same way. They have a vision and they set about realizing that vision.
May I propose a case in point? My good friend, Debbie, posted this video on her FB page and I was incredibly inspired and humbled by the creativity in this man. It is a short clip and very worth the 3 minutes.
I hope that we all recognize the creativity in our lives. It certainly makes the world a brighter place.
I'd love to hear of your recent creative exploits. Please leave me a comment boasting of something you've done recently. I want serious boasts people. Of course, they need to be true too. Don't be all shy. Let your creative light shine. In a few days, I'll choose someone at random and send them a little something because we all need a little something in the mail every once in a while. (For heaven's sake, that's why I order so many things online! hahaha)
xoxo
B
I always cringe when I hear people state emphatically that "they are not creative." To me an equivalent statement is "I don't breathe." I want to shout, "Of course you are creative! Have you ever solved a problem? Have you ever figured out a way to do something? Then you are creative." We are all creative. Sometimes we don't recognize it. Sometimes we don't have very much experience with acting creatively. Sometimes we don't trust ourselves enough to act on that creativity, but that doesn't mean it isn't there. I think creativity is an inborn part of being human.
Sometimes creativity is born out of necessity. Perhaps we don't see that type of creativity because it just seems like solving a problem. However, it is the same process. An artist and a problem-solver work in exactly the same way. They have a vision and they set about realizing that vision.
May I propose a case in point? My good friend, Debbie, posted this video on her FB page and I was incredibly inspired and humbled by the creativity in this man. It is a short clip and very worth the 3 minutes.
I hope that we all recognize the creativity in our lives. It certainly makes the world a brighter place.
I'd love to hear of your recent creative exploits. Please leave me a comment boasting of something you've done recently. I want serious boasts people. Of course, they need to be true too. Don't be all shy. Let your creative light shine. In a few days, I'll choose someone at random and send them a little something because we all need a little something in the mail every once in a while. (For heaven's sake, that's why I order so many things online! hahaha)
xoxo
B
5 comments:
amazing isn't it? That is my country right there. We may be run over by hundreds and thousands of corrupt people in the government and private sector but the minds of our people - the genuine Filipino will never cease to amaze the world. Thanks for posting this Bethany!
Oh, I needed this reminder today! Thanks for posting the amazing video, Beth.
Today, I created smiles on Sarah's face as I sang and danced with her at music class. I creatively used candy to teach math and the way I used leftovers at lunch time was seriously creative! :)
I am in the process of creating a more beautiful home (a slow process since I have to also be creative with the budget) as I organize better, add artwork, etc.
I even started a scrapbook layout this week!
Hmm...I might be too good at this boasting stuff (he he).
Wow! That video is powerful! :):):):):):):):):):):)
I went out on a limb...and started a quilt, unpicked a quilt, re-sewed a quilt, unpicked a quilt, and then re-sewed a quilt some more. I should stick with sewing on paper, but my creativity well sure was filled this week.
:-) CREATE-ures UNITE!
I am creatively working with my physical therapist to come up with a stretching/exercise program to promote good health to my legs and feet after several years of pain and discomfort.
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