Creativity begins with listening and noticing: What is moving me? What is touching my heart? The process of discovering what we love is about letting the world in—being open to see, feel, and experience it fully. Today, I learned that the great psychologist James Hillman has passed away. His words have always been a source…
We are at our most creative when we actively engage with images. Creative individuals naturally play with mental images—shaping, shifting, and exploring them—no matter their field of work. But research reveals that mental imagery isn’t exclusive to artists or inventors; it’s something all of us use, consciously or unconsciously. Our cognitive systems are deeply rooted…
One of the most rewarding aspects of having a blog is the opportunity to connect with people from all over the world—individuals I’d never have the chance to meet otherwise. Last year, I shared a quote from the late artist Paul Reynard, and just a couple of weeks ago, I received a lovely email from…
Newsweek recently published a cover story highlighting creativity as the most vital skill for the future, based on a poll of 1,500 CEOs. Authors Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman wrote, “The necessity of human ingenuity is undisputed.” Yet, the article lamented a troubling reality: creativity scores are declining, and schools aren’t teaching it. This prompted…
“It has been said that love does not want to destroy, but to preserve. Quietistic love has been praised, [yet]…mere passivity is surely no true love. The process of love is a creative drive, a force which, in spite of its tranquility of the present, lives a life of active realization.” This beautiful sentiment opens…
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