Creativity

Creativity is about jolting us out of our comfort zones.

What is creativity? How can one become creative? I have to think out of box to define creativity J. Let me copy-paste Tom peters definition “Creativity is about jolting us out of our comfort zones.” Can you see me not being creative in defining “Creativity” because of my ctrl-c habit J? This is the most dangerous habit a person can cultivate in his life.

Many times we limit creativity to some artwork like paintings, architecture, photography etc. “Creativity is in being limitless, and thinking beyond the horizons generating new ideas, processes and products.” Creative products are tangible form of one’s creative thioughts.

How can we develop creativity? Does it come from knowledge or unlearning?

Creativity is not the transformation that happens overnight. Our knowledge, experience and wisdom together make us creative. Sometime our limited knowledge stops us from thinking out of box.

There are different zones of the knowledge – 1) You know that you know 2) You know that you don’t know 3) You don’t even know that you know – this constitutes almost 99% of the knowledge of the universe. The more you are connected to the cosmos, the more you can access the wisdom of the god. This connectivity can be strengthened through yoga and meditation practices, which increases your awareness.

You don’t need to go to Himalayas in search of creativity. Whenever you come across some challenge, instead of telling “I can’t do it” inquire yourself “How can I do it?” Creativity is inside you; give some space for it to come out!!