Speaking of Creativity is entering in a study which
hasn't well-defined boundaries but covers all fields in which man works with an
innovative spirit. In this sense it ranges from the arts to the emotional
field, from the sciences to the social sciences.
Creativity is
in all of us, everyone has talent and potential that should be brought to
light, be brought forth and be helped to yield.
Creativity cannot be reduced to a mere exercise in style, you have to
make sure that this creativity is free to advance into paths of the soul, and
to look for the symbolism, allegory, inner beauty. Therefore it cannot be arid
technicality, but that particular flame that lights up day by day through
study, passion and practice. Creativity thus becomes way of life, pleasure,
passion, challenge, in a constant search for new, hermeneutics of the
soul.
My starting
point were three books given to me long ago and that inspired me the desire to
overcome all that is not necessary, and to open up to unexplored horizons in
search of the new and of the unexpected.
These books are,
in order
of time, The Little
Prince by Antoine Saint-Exupery, Jonathan
Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach, and The Human
Brain by Isaac Asimov.
But, to be honest, my path has always been characterized by the pleasure
of exploring and learning, although until now I never had the courage to make
them the subject of research and sharing.
Let us start doing an overview of the topics that will be the focus of
our journey into Creativity.
The first chapter is devoted to the definition of creativity, how it
works, its paths and how we can promote them, its importance in human life and
a look at its possible future developments.
The second chapter discusses the components of creativity and activities
that promote: study, memory, imagination, research and experimentation,
abstraction, planning, proper use of the five senses, intuition and
inspiration, the synthesis and the invention, brilliance, sensitivity,
self-awareness, empathy, humour, and spirituality, always present in every
aspect of life.
The third
chapter begins to outline the field in which creativity is dedicated to the
social sciences: politics, economics, law, history, philosophy, linguistics, and
marketing.
The fourth
chapter is all about scientific creativity, in particular deals with:
mathematics, architecture and engineering, medicine, psychology, physics,
chemistry, astronomy, geology, biology, ecology, information technology.
The fifth
chapter focuses on the emotional creativity, and it talks of spirituality,
friendship, love, family.
The next
chapter deals with issues of artistic creativity:
literature, poetry, music, painting, sculpture, design, fashion, theatre, film and dance.
In the
seventh chapter we talk about education for creativity, including: creative literacy, personalized teaching, emotional
training.
In chapter eight twelve recommendations are proposed to enrich the
creativity that is within us. These proposals range to 360 degrees, and have as
their objective the acquisition of self-confidence and the disposition to do
our best.
The ninth chapter provides some examples of creativity and spirituality
of different ages and cultures. Examples of persons working in different ways
and in different fields, who have left an indelible mark on human history.
The tenth
chapter focuses on some of the most significant challenges that human beings
will have to face in the next future.
The concluding
remarks try to answer the question: for what purpose should we improve our
creativity?
The
discussion of the above individual topics is not meant to be exhaustive,
obviously, but aims to stimulate the curiosity and the desire to deepen the
issues addressed. Research and study are the first step towards innovation and
creativity. If that happens, I would be sure to be able to perform the task which I proposed.
A big thank to all of you who have the desire and
patience to read these pages.
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