Frame That Potroast: Bringing Creativity Into Life, It’s A Biological Imperative
Since the first caveman etched a mammoth on the wall of his cave, humans have been creating art to express the experience of living. Every culture in the world tells stories, makes up plays, sings songs and creates dance. Art in all of its forms is as part of the human DNA. All of us are born with it, a creative desire that aches to be expressed. There are those that contend that the creative urge is biologically linked to our need to reproduce, that our existence requires us having creative impulses. It is in the creative impulse that we yearn to teach our young, and bring something stunning into the world. Intricately meshed with our biological drives, the need to create is as real as the need to eat, breath, sleep and dream. Every human on this earth has the urge to create, in one form or another. For some, the a brutal understanding of life has turned this need into the urge to create chaos or harm to others. Still it is an impulse that demands the world notice they exist. Creativity is a powerful force and should be honored as such. Creativity belongsto everyone. Art Supplies, like paints, colored pencils, clay, Foam Board, and crayons, are often a major aspect of a child’s life. It is easy to see the artist in a child. They may like building things, drawing, playing music, or telling and listening to stories. Why do we treat our artistic impulses like clothes that we grow beyond?
Many grownups consider art as a spectator sport or a hidden hobby. Beyond making a living, doing the laundry and getting the kids to bed there isn’t time to indulge in any creative impulse. Instead, most people think they can only experience art and creativity as consumers. So how is it possible to honor the artist in a world with out time or reward for the artistic endeavor?
A gratifying creative experience needs several things which involve the senses in the process, a vision of the thing to be created and focused attention. Anyone who has experienced the process of creative immersion can easily talk about the rewards and delight that comes from the event. A painter lost in the details and subtle shades, seeing intensely, a singer lost in the power of the music, the dancer feeling an enlightened grace descend around him, are all experiences that come from surrender to the creative instinct.
If someone has a creative impulse they should chase it down, be it writing, singing, painting or dance. The rewards are immense. For those unaware of their passion, it is important to find all the opportunities for expressing creativity in everyday life. For example, if a meal needs to be created, what happens when the chef puts all of their attention into the process? Bring the senses alive, taste, smell, and touch the food. Cut the carrot with perfect focus. Arrange the salad with consideration of the quality and color of the tomatoes, olives and carrots. Make it beautiful and make it unique.
The benefit for the effort come from the experience of taking pleasure in putting something special together. We all like to receive complements and appreciation, but the experience of creating is often reward enough.
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