I seem to be a woman who is interested in a wide variety of topics. Some areas I know very well, but there are many where I know just a high level overview of the topic. Sometimes I wonder if I should narrow down my focus and pick a few areas to pursue, but that doesn’t appeal to me. As long as I don’t feel overwhelmed, why not explore what I can?
My latest interest has been looking at creativity. I just finished a book on it, and I am currently listening to a college level course on the topic as well. What I am learning about creativity is fascinating. A lot of us out there, especially from the scientific and mathematical worlds, would say that we are not creative people. I know I have touched on this in previous posts, but everyone is creative, and it isn’t totally something you are born with. Creativity is a skill that can be developed, and that is exciting news for all of us.
The material has also discussed characteristics of creative people and ways to enhance your creativity. You might be surprised at what it takes to be creative. And, of course, there is no one right way to do it. There are many combinations of characteristics and skills that can help you become a more creative individual.
Since there are many ways to be creative, I am not going to make any lists here. However, some questions remain – in what ways are you creative? If you don’t feel like you are a creative person, how might you develop this skill? I hope that no matter what you do in life, you can embrace that idea that you are a creative being. I also encourage you to examine what you currently do and see where you are already creating something.