Category: Creativity

  • What qualifies a creative genius?

    What qualifies a creative genius?

    I’m not an expert in architecture. I’ve visited a few churches in my life, but I’m not devoted to studying that type of building, or any others for that matter. So maybe I am missing a bunch of creative structures out in the world, yet to be discovered. I can imagine that many people would…

  • “quit belly-achin’ about what isn’t working”

    “quit belly-achin’ about what isn’t working”

    Isn’t it funny how we do this? I also think of ‘belly aching’ as rumination. Either way, in a modern life these kind of thoughts don’t produce any value. Not like a cow, where ruminating makes the bits of food break down until they are finally digested of all their nutrients and the waste is…

  • Turning a midlife crisis into a creative manifesto

    Turning a midlife crisis into a creative manifesto

    Unfortunately, a big chunk of my life has been spent following orders, or doing what was expected. Once I entered the institutions of learning, I towed the line. Attended classes, completed homework, took the tests. Year after year. After all the grades were completed, I took a gap year and worked full-time, living on my…

  • Once you are aware, creativity is everywhere

    What is a creativity blog, anyway? That is an interesting question. One which has taken deep study to realize how best to communicate. Getting it down to the elevator pitch, you know the 15 seconds you have to answer the dreaded ‘what do you do‘? I suppose this is important in tricky situations, particularly if you…

  • One review warns…this is a blueprint and a cautionary tale

    Reviews for the ebook Fruitless at 40: Rediscovering my Creative Power “If you identify with creativity you will be interested in Christine’s story of the changes she made in her life over the past six years. There is something for all of us; for those in their 40’s – you may identify and take heart…

  • Do you enjoy these creative practices?

    I am wondering what specific activities people consider creative? Where are the areas of focus? Is there a cluster of common practices or is it quite individual? Question #3 from my survey; this one is super interesting. When I put up the multiple choice answers, I focused on the things I was most interested in at the…

  • What happened to my Creative Power?

    What happened to my Creative Power?

    E-book – Fruitless at 40: Rediscovering my Creative Power I am not fruitless anymore. Through the writing, learning and practicing of the past 6 years, I have come out the other side with more wisdom, creativity and passion than I knew was possible. I know I am not alone in this type of transformation. Everyone…

  • What is your creative superpower?

    What is your creative superpower?

    If a child was asked what their superpower was, they would wonder why they had to pick just one?  Children can easily convey their strengths, listing them off one by one. They would not feel too boastful about honestly declaring their passions. They wouldn’t worry what the person who asked the question thought about their…

  • How important is creativity in your life?

    Wow! 14 people have completed my survey – What does creativity mean to you? That is awesome, thank-you. If you have not taken the opportunity yet, please add your voice to the conversation! I am learning so much about what the creative experience feels like on a personal level. When I was thinking of the questions for…

  • Do you think of yourself as a creative person?

    Do you think of yourself as a creative person?

    I’m curious. When someone says they self-identify as being creative, what do they mean? I think of myself as a creative person, I would use that label, or agree with it if someone asked me. I create all kinds of things and have creative thoughts. But, I was speaking with someone who I think is…