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
Why do people stare when I knit in public?
“It is creative apperception more than anything else that makes the individual feel that life is worth living.” -D.W. Winnicott, psychoanalyst, pediatrician and creativity expert Some people might think it is a bit strange to have packed knitting needles on
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 moment. I was curious to see the other ways people practice a creative spirit. (Maybe I should have phrased it that way!) In any case, the comments reflect many other activities and even, "ways of being" which are self defined as creative. I love it. Just the spirit I was hoping for. Of the pre-selected, limited choices the top 3 picks are as follows:
- 58% for DIY, home improvement projects
- 51% for Drawing, colouring or doodling
- 47% for Photography