“Creativity is the ability to transcend traditional ways of thinking or acting, and to develop new and original ideas, methods, or objects”
• It is an ability
Creativity is a skill that is specific to an individual. For some people, it might seem to come naturally, but it is something that anyone can improve at if they give it their time and effort.
• It transcends traditional ways of thinking or acting
Transcending means you are going above and beyond. It is recognizing the limitations of what already exists, and trying to improve upon it.
• It develops new and original things
The key word here is “develops”. Creativity goes beyond imagining: It is about development. If it is an idea, you go and find ways to do your own research to prove it. If it is a new process you try and test it to see if it works. If it is an object, you build it.
Creativity allows you to draw an understanding of the world around you, connect those observations to your existing knowledge reservoirs, and imagine new applications of your knowledge on the world. Creativity is not a magical gift bestowed to just a few lucky individuals, it is a skill you can hone and develop. The trick here is figuring out how to flex your creativity muscles. We all have something in mind right, that seems so enticing for us. One can be drawn to art, writing, literature, technology, entrepreneurship, photography, etc. It is important to harnessed the idea into actions. If you want to know more about art, you can apply on becoming an art student to learn more about it. Then you can be able to distinguished what works for you, and start doing it. Or if you want to draw, then find materials that you have and start drawing sketches. If you are bothered of not having those fancy materials you saw on the television or to any electronic device, don’t mind it. Start doing what you want to do making use of the materials and supplies you have. Develop your passion so you can turn it as a talent. And when you are having progressions on your creativity, it is the start to something new. New opportunities will be able to come your way, that will serve you good. You will be surprised on how far you’ve become and how many progress you had. Time will come that you can buy those most fancy and high quality materials you tend to buy. When you come up with a brilliant idea that you can do it, you should not just let it stay inside your head. Any thought you think can bring your creativity out, do it. I know most of us think of something we really want to try doing, but we also have our resistance. The thought of expecting the worst in every situation we want to do. But, push yourself in moving forward towards that something. Let your creativeness flow within you, as you do the action of doing that certain thing. And, I know most of us experience this type of situation where people are preventing you to do it and always have their opinions whether it is good for you or not. Do not let them stop you from doing what you have in mind. Just do your own thing even though you don’t have the support of others to it. I wanted to share this experience of mine that helps me elevate my creativity. During my elementary days, I was always chosen to compete in certain competition and one of them is creative writing. Throughout the entire years I have spent in my elementary and high school life, I was always involved in writing. Then during 6th grade, I had this thought that came in mind. The thought of writing a book. I started doing the work, but I always lose track of accomplishing my goals. Then, I have decided that I should just stick up to writing poetry, prose, essays, and of course one shot stories with open ending. It continued up to high school. I’ve wrote lots of poems but the thought of writing my own book always came into my mind. But, I neglected it. Since I always thought I don’t have enough skills and creativeness in writing lots of chapters of a book. I have a huge fancy to books with romance as a genre. So, I started writing but I am not consistent and determined to even finish it. I asked myself, “What is wrong with me, that I cannot even take responsibility to finish what I have started?” The cycle continues for a couple of times. I came towards a point where I was so irritated and I ended up deleting what I am writing, or tearing the papers. Lots of doubts came, then I started thinking that maybe I should just stop. Thinking that maybe writing is not for me, and I should let go of this ambition of mine. I admit, I thought that the dream of being able to write your own book is a goal that is too hard for me to even reach. That I don’t have the write to even dream of that one. Then, the pandemic came. I think of something that I can do, something that I am passionate about that can help me to flourish and establish growth. An activity that will let my creativity flow and at the same time will help me build certain developments in my attitude and perception of the things that surround me. Then, I saw a friend in social media posting about this app saying that is invites someone who will be able to share his/her writing. I said to myself, why don’t I give this a try regardless what the outcome may be. I started to continue writing my story, then again I ended up in the same situation as I was a few years ago. But, this time I didn’t let myself be in the same situation as before. I stopped writing and gave myself time to think deeply of the current problem I am facing. It was hard, because as I am thinking of the ways that will serve as the answer for my problem I also find myself indulging to lots of negative thoughts. Again, I thought that maybe I should now stop what I started. And as I was scrolling to my feed I saw this quote and it goes this way; “If you wish to succeed, you should use persistence as your good friend, experience as your reference, prudence as your brother and hope as your sentry.” Then I started addressing the matter in a more positive manner. I thought that maybe it is because I am not really for writing a romantic book. That maybe I should change the genre of the book that I am writing. A book that I know I will be motivated to finish and at the same time a book that can give the readers an enlightenment about themselves. A book that will serve as an encouragement for someone who can read it. That is when I thought, that I should start writing a book that I can share my experiences and realizations I’ve learned in my life and that readers can find themselves being able relate to it. I said to myself, that you are given the chance to write and that you should now start writing something remarkable. It is now the time to be fully commit yourself to your creative idea. Then, I started writing. Set up a reminder everyday that I have a book to finished. During the first week, it was really hard for me. Since, I started to doubt myself and the fear of making any errors and mistakes in writing the novel. But, I reminded myself that I am not a pro, I am starting my goal and I am doing it as a beginner. I should lessen the fear and negativity I have in mind, and just focus on doing it. There are days when I feel unmotivated, annoyed and irritated, also gone through a lot of mental breakdowns. But I am thankful for myself for being able to put up through all of it and kept the promise that I have to myself. That no matter what will happen into my everyday life, I shouldn’t affect me from writing my own book. From having the difficulty to even write hundreds of words and now I am being able to write thousands of it. It makes me feel happy and everyday I wake up with having the determination to finish my book. Everyday I have always felt the excitement that I am almost there. That I will be able to wake up and be surprised one day that I finish writing my novel. For someone who had that creative idea in your mind, take the shot to do it. You may not know what result you will have but take the risks and don’t forget to enjoy what ever you will be doing. You got this. Don’t wait for the perfect moment use that creativity within you.