Creativity
"Practically all human behavior is motivated, but only a small part of it can be called creative."
— Silvano Arieti
Creativity arises naturally in the authentic self.
Are you creative? Are you free to be your self? Have you found satisfying creative self-expression? Anything that expresses your self might be considered creative, whether this means creating or performing in art, music, dance; quilt making, writing, designing; inventing, cooking, building; activism, cultural enrichment, or helping others. But, perhaps, the truest form of creativity is simply being your self, and being free. This means freedom from approval-seeking behavior, the need to satisfy the expectations or wishes of others — anyone or everyone. Creativity arises naturally in the authentic self; it does not come from the world outside us. Thinking is creative, but we can better view our ideas when they find expression in the world. Then we see how fulfilling they are, or not.
Have you ever wondered where your creativity went?
Many people lose their way in life at the earliest ages. In fact, we seem to lose most of our creativity by the time we leave kindergarten. The messages that children give each other — even before kindergarten — condition those who are "different" to fit in and be like the others if we want to play with the "leaders." We are, in effect, punished for being creative, for thinking and acting differently or freely — by parents, teachers, siblings, other children, society. It becomes easier for us to do what others demand of us, rather than resisting. And in this process, we lose our spirit, we lose our selves.
In place of true creativity we have conditioning, programming, indoctrination, and empty approval.
The outer world often tyrannizes, maltreats, and subdues the inner spirit; yet, we may still seek creative self-expression. If the true inner being is not allowed expression, the inner being feels claustrophobically trapped or may feel as if it is dying. Of course, this is precisely why the powers-that-be in education, government, and religion — which seek to dominate and oppress the true free spirit — suppress the truth, misinform you, deny you free thinking and free expression. This is how they control you. They do their best to close your mind, control your behavior, intimidate you, punish your transgressions of their arbitrary rules, and kill your true spirit. Our systems and institutions destroy the questioning mind, reward conformity, and devalue and slowly eradicate freedom. read more ...
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