Stark canvas on the easel waits,
As crayons lurk and pigments fade,
Forlorn, abandoned by the Muse
No hand to craft, no brush to use.
(R weisser 2012)
Creativity is a fleeting quality. On some days inspiration gushes forth like a geyser, on other days it may be more of a slow drip.
And there is a marked difference between technical proficiency and creativity. One may have all of the skills and attributes needed to execute an artistic endeavor, but may lack the creative element that sets the work apart and elevates it to a higher state of recognition.
True creativity excites and inspires. It transcends cognition and arouses lurking emotions deep within the sensibilities. It can be a spiritual experience.
But while creativity can be promoted, it can be neither learned nor taught.
It may be drawn out, like water from a well!
But it must be clean and pure in order to quench the thirst!
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Looks like your creativity is gushing this morning Richard. Great photo and poem.
Richard ~ I think creativity is an essential part of an active lifestyle. Being mundane or generic doesn't inspire anything or anyone. Nice post.
Great photo and great poem You always inspire me to go out and do something.
Wow, your creativity is gushing through this morning Richard! Absolutely beautiful and thoughtful words :)! I think my creativity has been at a slow drip lately lol :)!
Richard ~ EIther you have it ... or you don't .. I guess you have it!
When something comes out of an individual, from that persons skills bank, then you have something unique...If you copy or imitate, the world becomes dull and repetitive....Yes to creativity Rich
Creative minds are the best! Your photo is a great example of creativity and thinking outside the box, as is your poem! The colors in your photo are gorgeous!
Always good Richard, thank you for the inspiration this wonderful morning.
cheers
Nor
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Thanks James...
I have started to try writing a short poem every Sunday to go with my post. it's a lot harder than I thought it would be!
Jon...
It applies to blogging, to painting, to photography, to life in general! Thanks so much.
Gwen...
Thanks you so much. What a nice thing to say.
Brenda...
There are days when I think the drip has stepped. Thanks so much for the support.
I'm learning that creativity is already inside you . .the problem lies in extracting that information
The best time for me is to think about it when I first wake up in the morning. . a clear mind is a clear path to where you want to go. . my best work came to me this way.
Wow Richard - Profound and thought provoking. Tanks for such a powerful and to the point post my friend. Make it a grand Sunday in all you do!
Janis...
I think what I wanted to say is that we all have it, we just need to find it! Thanks so much.
Richie...
Amen to that! I think that you summed it up perfectly. Thanks so much.
Sharon...
Thank you so much for those kind words. That's what keeps me going.
Nor...
I always try to do something inspirational on Sunday! Thanks.
Interesting thoughts, Richard. It takes much more to create than to merely improve.
Fernando...
That's why I write my blog post in the morning. Thanks so much my friend.
John...
Back at you my friend. Now, I have to go to work but it will still be a great Sunday! Thanks as always.
Chris...
You're right. It's takes a little extra sometimes. THX
I think it is great that you are stretching your skills. Writing a poem is just not a skill I have been able to master.
hey Richard nice post and today in a small and maybe not as great way as you, I created a beautiful Lasagna for dinner. Have a great day my friend
Richard...WOW that is an awesome awesome picture. Creativity at it's height!! For me when I am feeling creative it's exciting...it's like I just want to keep on creating more and more. Inspiring post!!
You are the second person I heard say that about not being taught to be creative today. I tend to disagree, but I'll ponder it.
Richard...some people are just gifted in that areaa. Myself...not so much.
Richard,
Yes, some days creativity does flow.....
Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO
Wow, Richard, really lovely poem and beautiful photo.
I just heard a radio interview today with Jonah Lehrer, the author of Imagine, How Creativity Works. In the interview he talks about how companies, like 3M, allow their product managers and engineers to take 1 hour every day doing whatever they need to do to relax (nap on the couch, walk in the park). Don't have to tell your boss, just share with your team. They know that creativity in a relaxed and good mood helps develop innovative and creative thoughts. Their track record speaks for itself, almost 1:1 employee to product innovations. - Thanks for sharing your work!
Great blog, great pic! And I'm also a fan of the whole. "You are what you have faith in" philosophy. Stay inspired! :)
Love and light,
Laura