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The Creative Mind Like some others here I have a creative mind. It can be a good thing when there is a problem to be solved but a bad thing when needing or wanting to fit in to a work or social environment. The creative process defies logic and reason at times and definitely does not “do the steps” to arrive at a conclusion or solution. Another major difference is that the creative process does not demand the right solution the first time. If the first solution does not work the creative mind does not see it as failure and does not hesitate to try something different. Everyone seems to want “thinking outside the box” until they actually encounter it. The following article, while not all that profound, gives a bit of insight into how the creative mind survives. 3 Things the Creative Mind Should Stop Expecting from the World One of the hardest things for me in life has been accepting the fact that my mind doesn’t work like everyone else’s. For the people who really know me, they know that is an understatement of epic proportions. I’ve come to terms with the fact that my brain is just wired differently. As someone with a creative mind, you’ll understand what I am talking about. The creative mind can be one of the most chaotic and beautiful things you can imagine. I spent a dozen years in an industry that allowed for little to no creativity, and now that I have embraced my creative nature I find myself frustrated with other people who don’t understand what it is like to have a wild, free-flowing, creative mind. Feeling misunderstood in any sense can be ultra-frustrating. I’ve come to the conclusion that there are just some things that I need to quit expecting from the world when it comes to the way my brain works. If you consider yourself a creative mind like I do, this is a list of things that you should just stop expecting from the world. Embrace your creativity and let the rest of the world stand around and cock their eyebrows at you. Buy an “Intelligence is sexy” t-shirt! People to “Get” You One thing that bugs me the most about embracing my creativity is when people don’t understand the way my brain works. I used to push people away because I thought they just didn’t “get” me. Well, the problem with that mentality is the fact that I don’t get them either. We are all different, and that’s okay. I used to try to explain myself to people and finally just got to the point where I say, “that’s just the way my brain works.” No more explanation. No excuses. Just me being me, and being okay with that. Just like I can’t understand how someone can be an accountant because I don’t like math, I can’t hold it against them for not understanding my creative mind because they don’t feel the same way. Understanding the Creative Process One thing I learned early on in writing for a living was that I definitely have a “creative process”. There are days that I stare at my keyboard for hours and can’t manage to string three words together. There are days that I write 3000 words before I realized that my hands have even moved. People don’t understand that it is just that: a process. If you happen to be the one creative person in an office of workers, you know this struggle all too well. A creative mind has to be in the right mindset to create. I know that sounds redundant, but it’s true. You mix in things like stress and worry, and it can completely derail the creative process. We can’t expect people to understand how our brains work but we can at least be honest about it. If there are things on your mind that keep you from doing what it is that you do when you are creative, address those issues first. Research Shows that Keeping a Journal is Great for the Mind, Body, and Soul Validation One thing I’ve really had to deal with in working in a creative environment is that the results aren’t always tangible. I can pour my heart and soul into something and not see results. When I was working in the IT industry, there was constant validation by being able to fix something that was broken. When it comes to creating something you don’t always see that instant validation. Sure, I can see how many people have read something, or how many likes a post gets on Facebook, but that doesn’t mean that I’ve actually made a connection with anyone. It could mean they like the title or the picture and didn’t even read the article. The same goes for musicians and other artists: art is subjective. The important thing is that YOU are proud of what you produce. YOU are the only person you need to impress with your work. In the end, I’ll never regret embracing my creative mind – and neither should you. Yes, it can be a difficult transition to make. People aren’t going to understand some of the things you do, but if it feels right in your heart that is all that matters. This is your life. Live it. Spiritwoman ^i^ |
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I used to be very creative when I was younger, there was always some idea running around in my head that I had to do something about. But since I got older they seem to have quietened down and give me an easier time now. Though, there are still times when........... Alfie...
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I think those that are truly creative dont watch much TV. It's been the dumbing down of the human race since its inception. I know there might be the exception where TV may inspire a few, but the mesmerisation of the masses is pretty evident. Dont know if you agree but it's just my thoughts on it. Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.
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5/1/2016 10:27 am |
I think those that are truly creative dont watch much TV. It's been the dumbing down of the human race since its inception. I know there might be the exception where TV may inspire a few, but the mesmerisation of the masses is pretty evident. Dont know if you agree but it's just my thoughts on it. PS Good to see you back Spiritwoman ^i^
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5/1/2016 10:29 am |
True, but some of us (and I think you are included in the us) are so far on one end of the continuum more don't understand us than do. Spiritwoman ^i^
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5/1/2016 10:30 am |
I used to be very creative when I was younger, there was always some idea running around in my head that I had to do something about. But since I got older they seem to have quietened down and give me an easier time now. Though, there are still times when........... Alfie... Spiritwoman ^i^
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5/1/2016 10:32 am |
What an excellent description of productive creativity. Spiritwoman ^i^
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5/1/2016 10:36 am |
Few living souls have ever had an original thought of any consequence. Someone has probably dreamed the dream and thought the thought. They just didn't express it or make it happen. Fossil Spiritwoman ^i^
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5/1/2016 10:38 am |
I know this one only too well. I wish my mind had an off button, especially when I wake up at 3 or 3 AM. Spiritwoman ^i^
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5/1/2016 10:42 am |
A creative spirit is a big part of who I am. I am incredibly thankful for the advances in technology that ushered in the computer age. As a software developer it truly set me free to explore at will. Earlier in my life I spent a lot of time in the outdoors. I loved living in Alaska for a year and spending several years in Colorado. I never got enough of the incredible beauty and sense of freedom. To this day I love John Denver music that found all the ways I could think of to celebrate the love I felt for life during those years. But when computers arrived that gave me all the tools I needed to create whatever I wanted and delve into hammering out solutions and I never got tired of it. I still solve problems this way even though I'm now retired and don't get paid for it. If I want something, I write my own application to get it done and I find a lot of satisfaction in that. Now I'm into woodworking and making things. I've got so much to do for my daughter and I'm loving that. I feel fortunate to be a creative person finding ways to feel that compelling and rewarding need. I admit, I would rather be over in a corner somewhere in deep reflective thought creating or pondering possibility than doing anything else. I connect with people in terms of empathy easily. I'm a willing helping hand if at all possible. I'm not shy about urging awareness. There's no question I'm my kids best friend. But beyond that...my mind just has to be free... Spiritwoman ^i^
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