Why creativity is your most important and unique asset
Brene Brown wrote on her Facebook page:
Here’s what I’ve learned about creativity from the world of wholehearted living and loving:
1. “I’m not very creative” doesn’t work. There’s no such thing as creative people and non-creative people. There are only people who use their creativity and people who don’t. Unused creativity isn’t benign. It lives within us until it’s expressed, neglected to death, or suffocated by resentment and fear.
2. The only unique contribution that we will ever make in this world will be born of our creativity.
3. If we want to make meaning, we need to make art. Cook, write, draw, doodle, paint, scrapbook, take pictures, collage, knit, rebuild an engine, sculpt, dance, decorate, act, sing – it doesn’t matter. As long as we’re creating, we’re cultivating meaning.
You were born a child- yes? That means you were born a creative genius.
“98% of children are creative geniuses, only 2% of adults are — according to NASA” — June 25th 2018
Creativity is defined as “the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness.”
Einstein said:
“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”
“The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious.”
A question that sometimes drives me hazy—am I or are the others crazy?”
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.”
Curiosity comes from the latin word:
Curiosity (from Latin “careful, diligent, curious”, akin to cura “care”) is a quality related to inquisitive thinking such as exploration, investigation, and learning, evident by observation in humans and other animals.
Creativity comes from the latin word “cre”, which means “to create, make”.
When NASA asked Dr. George Land to take this definition of creativity and develop a test to understand how creative NASA engineers were. He took it a step further, and he gave the same test to 1,600 children between the ages of 4–5.
Nasa wanted to place the most creative engineers on the hardest projects. After proving successful at the original goal.
To everyone’s surprise, 98% of children in the original study were listed at or above “creative genius” level.
Remember, creativity broadly defined is about using imagination to create something new, which in this case could be applied equally to rocket scientists and 5 year old children.
Same kids were tested at age 10, Dr. Land tested the same children, only 30% tested as high.
Then again at age 15, Dr. land tested the children, now only 12% remained creative geniuses.
Finally, only 2% were categorized as creative geniuses as adults, when Dr. Land tested one final time.
Read more about creativity here: https://medium.com/@ryphil/creativity-is-an-odd-thing-bb609127752a
Curious how to get your creative Genius back?
It’s breathtaking! You’ll feel like you stepped out of the 21st century and into a different era where everything is a perfect
creative mix of modern and vintage!
In the 1800s some women in New Orleans owned their own land. It surprised us since back in those days, women didn’t have a lot of rights let alone be in charge of their own finances. Things are different in NOLA, New Orleans, Louisina.
There is something that calls people to New Orleans!
You can truly feel the city’s energy and with your heart understand its dynamic layers. When you are open to transformation, your creativity reemerges it may be on a large, crowded tour or in a blur on a streetcar.
Famous Creatives (actors & musicians) and Athletes choose homes in New Orleans
Football players Peyton and Elli Manning lived on First & Coliseum Streets during their childhood, still own their family home and spend holidays there!
Zion Williamson, star NBA player, bought a house near by the Peyton’s in 2020 for his mother
John Goodman, a great actor with many memorable roles but most famous for playing Walter in The Big Lebowski, currently resides on Second & Coliseum Streets. He often walks with his dog around the area. If you are lucky, you might be get a chance to see or meet him.
Sandra Bullock, popular for her role in Speed, has a home on Fourth & Coliseum Streets. She has properties all over the U.S. and has one in the Garden District.
Nic Cage, famous for having eccentric taste, bought a house on 2523 Prytania Street and still owns a tomb in their famous cemeraties!
Beyonce & Jay-Z bought a home on Harmony Street in 2015
How New Orleans is giving it back to you?
New Orleans gives you and everyone who visits a meaning. In New Orleans make art with the clothing choices. Cook -every meal is hands on even if it is served to youin the finest restuarants! You write, draw, doodle, paint, scrapbook, take pictures, collage, knit at every twist and turn the city offers you! You rebuild your energy engine watching people sculpt, dance, decorate, act, and sing sing – right there in the middle of the street. You become timeless and time, it doesn’t matter there. As long as you are there you are creating, you’re cultivating meaning.
Are you Curious about New Orleans and your Creativity?
There’s no other destination in the world quite like it. Just stepping foot in this resilient, diverse and collaborative city can give you a deeper sense of purpose and belonging. It’s a city that’s upbeat and steeped in tradition, playful and downright delicious. It’s New Orleans, after all
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