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Creativity is our natural state

Creativity is our natural state

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Creativity is our natural state

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(waves lapping) (gulls chirping) - There's a lot of confusion about what creativity is and what it isn't. When I'm talking about creativity, I am not talking about making art or being artistic like doing visual arts, dancing, writing or making music. Instead I'm talking about creativity in its essence, seeing patterns, making connections and then bringing something new into being from that. This means that everyone is creative. Creativity is the meeting point of interest and brilliance. Think about the things that fascinate you, that you have endless curiosity about and that you've always wanted to learn more about. Then think about the things that feel easy, effortless and mindless and that are the most enjoyable to do. Where these things meet is where your talent and brilliance lies and where your creativity currently slumbers and is waiting to be reawakened. Here's the thing, though. Our creativity is always there,…

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