Comments for The Art Of Mind's Blog http://theartofmind.wordpress.com Exploring the art of creativity Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:42:47 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on SHUT UP AND WRITE by Asime C. Ozozer http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/03/18/shut-up-and-write/#comment-144 Asime C. Ozozer Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:42:47 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-144 I'm shutting up and writing this sentence!! Thank you very much for the advice...I think this is the first time....ok! I shut up and just DO!! Thanks! I’m shutting up and writing this sentence!!
Thank you very much for the advice…I think this is the first time….ok! I shut up and just DO!!
Thanks!

]]> Comment on The Highly Sensitive Person and Creativity by Lisa A. Riley, MA http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/the-highly-sensitive-person-and-creativity/#comment-132 Lisa A. Riley, MA Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:33:27 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-132 Yes, one can't help but speculate, which came first? Creativity or Highly Sensitivity? Is one creative as a result of being highly sensitive? Or is another perspective required. Perhaps when one is highly sensitive and takes in much of the external world, one must process this information or stimuli in one avenue or another. Maybe the form is creativity (in any aspect). Just something else to contemplate. Yes, one can’t help but speculate, which came first? Creativity or Highly Sensitivity? Is one creative as a result of being highly sensitive? Or is another perspective required. Perhaps when one is highly sensitive and takes in much of the external world, one must process this information or stimuli in one avenue or another. Maybe the form is creativity (in any aspect). Just something else to contemplate.

]]> Comment on The Highly Sensitive Person and Creativity by krentz http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/the-highly-sensitive-person-and-creativity/#comment-131 krentz Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:54:39 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-131 I once hypothesised that all creative individuals must be possessed of a certain sensitivity or perceptiveness, due to the origins of creativity. That is to say, nothing is completely new, but the creative process is often a synthesis of seemingly unrelated concepts, seeing connections that are not readily apparent and taking inspiration from a variety of sources. It would make sense that more creative individuals would be more perceptive on an intuitive level, as they would have far more 'building blocks' with which to play around with ideas. Imagine, then, the surprise (and gratification!) I felt when upon researching the topic, my viewpoint has been somewhat supported by the scientific community. I believe the link between the kind of sensitivity mentioned, and creativity in general, is inescapable. It all seems to stem from a 'different way of seeing the world'. Note that I do not believe one necessarily has to create to be creative, but it is more of a mindset or way of being. I know I have had little expression over the past year or two, and I never realised how much I missed it until recently. Writing seems to be my largest release, but I even dabbled in programming somewhat. My greatest frustration lies in my inability to share with others the radiance of the inner worlds I perceive - perhaps the act of creating is how we fulfill this desire... I once hypothesised that all creative individuals must be possessed of a certain sensitivity or perceptiveness, due to the origins of creativity. That is to say, nothing is completely new, but the creative process is often a synthesis of seemingly unrelated concepts, seeing connections that are not readily apparent and taking inspiration from a variety of sources. It would make sense that more creative individuals would be more perceptive on an intuitive level, as they would have far more ‘building blocks’ with which to play around with ideas.

Imagine, then, the surprise (and gratification!) I felt when upon researching the topic, my viewpoint has been somewhat supported by the scientific community. I believe the link between the kind of sensitivity mentioned, and creativity in general, is inescapable. It all seems to stem from a ‘different way of seeing the world’.

Note that I do not believe one necessarily has to create to be creative, but it is more of a mindset or way of being. I know I have had little expression over the past year or two, and I never realised how much I missed it until recently. Writing seems to be my largest release, but I even dabbled in programming somewhat. My greatest frustration lies in my inability to share with others the radiance of the inner worlds I perceive – perhaps the act of creating is how we fulfill this desire…

]]> Comment on The Highly Sensitive Person and Creativity by Lisa A. Riley, MA http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/the-highly-sensitive-person-and-creativity/#comment-122 Lisa A. Riley, MA Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:53:17 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-122 Although this topic has been around for a long time, I think it was purely coincidental that I wrote on this topic at the same time it became trendy. I simply write on topics that I feel might be interesting to my viewers. Thanks for stopping by. Although this topic has been around for a long time, I think it was purely coincidental that I wrote on this topic at the same time it became trendy. I simply write on topics that I feel might be interesting to my viewers. Thanks for stopping by.

]]> Comment on The Highly Sensitive Person and Creativity by How to Get Six Pack Fast http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/the-highly-sensitive-person-and-creativity/#comment-121 How to Get Six Pack Fast Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:29:47 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-121 This topic is quite trendy on the Internet right now. What do you pay attention to while choosing what to write ? This topic is quite trendy on the Internet right now. What do you pay attention to while choosing what to write ?

]]> Comment on Characteristics of the Gifted Individual by Douglas Eby http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2009/02/09/characteristics-of-the-gifted-individual/#comment-118 Douglas Eby Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:26:34 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=127#comment-118 Thanks for a good overview of characteristics. Your readers might also like the wide range of articles on my site on High Ability - gifted/talented http://ow.ly/2j3X Thanks for a good overview of characteristics. Your readers might also like the wide range of articles on my site on High Ability – gifted/talented http://ow.ly/2j3X

]]> Comment on Characteristics of the Gifted Individual by RaiulBaztepo http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2009/02/09/characteristics-of-the-gifted-individual/#comment-115 RaiulBaztepo Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:55:10 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=127#comment-115 Hello! Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource! PS: Sorry for my bad english, I'v just started to learn this language ;) See you! Your, Raiul Baztepo Hello!
Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource!
PS: Sorry for my bad english, I’v just started to learn this language ;)
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]]> Comment on The Gift of Divine Discontent by Painterofblue http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/the-gift-of-divine-discontent/#comment-108 Painterofblue Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:28:04 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-108 Really interesting post. This is new concept for me I have to contemplate the idea of Divine Discontent further... Really interesting post. This is new concept for me I have to contemplate the idea of Divine Discontent further…

]]> Comment on Characteristics of the Gifted Individual by Lisa A. Riley, MA http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2009/02/09/characteristics-of-the-gifted-individual/#comment-107 Lisa A. Riley, MA Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:11:41 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=127#comment-107 Thank you for stopping by. I'm glad to hear that the content on this site is valuable :-) Thank you for stopping by. I’m glad to hear that the content on this site is valuable :-)

]]> Comment on Characteristics of the Gifted Individual by Mike http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2009/02/09/characteristics-of-the-gifted-individual/#comment-106 Mike Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:05:48 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=127#comment-106 Just passing by.Btw, your website have great content! _________________________________ Making Money <a href="http://tinyurl.com/rich-quickly/1070412" rel="nofollow">$150 An Hour</a> Just passing by.Btw, your website have great content!

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]]> Comment on SHUT UP AND WRITE by Rochelle Melander http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/03/18/shut-up-and-write/#comment-101 Rochelle Melander Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:25:17 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-101 I love this! It's exactly what I do and exactly what I tell my clients. Shut up and write! --Rochelle Melander I love this! It’s exactly what I do and exactly what I tell my clients. Shut up and write!

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]]> Comment on The Gift of Divine Discontent by Lisa A. Riley, MA http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/the-gift-of-divine-discontent/#comment-100 Lisa A. Riley, MA Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:35:04 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-100 Sometimes finding a label to what we're feeling helps to put things in a different perspective. I'm glad this entry could provide that for you. I don't think Divine Discontent is something we can put to rest, but is a very part of being human. The key is learning how to work with it and utilize it as a productive source of energy as oppose to allowing it to create constant dissatisfaction and unhappiness. To embrace it is to embrace & accept ourselves. Sometimes finding a label to what we’re feeling helps to put things in a different perspective. I’m glad this entry could provide that for you. I don’t think Divine Discontent is something we can put to rest, but is a very part of being human. The key is learning how to work with it and utilize it as a productive source of energy as oppose to allowing it to create constant dissatisfaction and unhappiness. To embrace it is to embrace & accept ourselves.

]]> Comment on The Gift of Divine Discontent by therapist http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/12/16/the-gift-of-divine-discontent/#comment-99 therapist Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:10:45 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-99 aaahhh thanks for finally putting into words what I always seem to be feeling. I had no idea that there were others out there just like me, enough so that it has an actual name- divine discontent. I try so hard to work hard and narrow down what I really want out of life, but then when I achieve that goal there seems to always be more that I want or that I need. I am ready to really focus on my life goals and make some conscious decisions about what I really want from life but have no idea where to begin. I think it is time for me to put my divine discontent to rest. aaahhh thanks for finally putting into words what I always seem to be feeling. I had no idea that there were others out there just like me, enough so that it has an actual name- divine discontent. I try so hard to work hard and narrow down what I really want out of life, but then when I achieve that goal there seems to always be more that I want or that I need. I am ready to really focus on my life goals and make some conscious decisions about what I really want from life but have no idea where to begin. I think it is time for me to put my divine discontent to rest.

]]> Comment on Validating Your Own Art by therapy http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/11/21/validating-your-own-art/#comment-51 therapy Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:39:07 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=50#comment-51 My artwork is so much a part of who I am. I am proud of all of my creations and have never really asked anyone for their opinions because that is not what it is all about for me. Art is not how I make a living or find value in myself- it is a stress reliever for me, a way to make something positive out of what may otherwise be a bad day. Art is my own personal release and for that reason no one can ever make me feel bad about my pieces and what they all represent for me. My artwork is so much a part of who I am. I am proud of all of my creations and have never really asked anyone for their opinions because that is not what it is all about for me. Art is not how I make a living or find value in myself- it is a stress reliever for me, a way to make something positive out of what may otherwise be a bad day. Art is my own personal release and for that reason no one can ever make me feel bad about my pieces and what they all represent for me.

]]> Comment on Grieving through Art by Lisa A. Riley, MA http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/10/19/grieving-through-art/#comment-50 Lisa A. Riley, MA Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:05:16 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-50 Creativity can be inspired even in the most unexpected circumstances. Creativity can be inspired even in the most unexpected circumstances.

]]> Comment on Validating Your Own Art by Lisa A. Riley, MA http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/11/21/validating-your-own-art/#comment-49 Lisa A. Riley, MA Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:03:59 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=50#comment-49 You are very welcomed. Always happy to share some encouraging words that can help normalize the common self-doubt we all battle with as artists. You are very welcomed. Always happy to share some encouraging words that can help normalize the common self-doubt we all battle with as artists.

]]> Comment on Validating Your Own Art by valwebb http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/11/21/validating-your-own-art/#comment-48 valwebb Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:15:10 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=50#comment-48 Thank you, Lisa! Your post is exactly what I needed to hear today. Even after 20 years in illustration, doubt still creeps in to whisper in my ear from time to time. Thank you, Lisa! Your post is exactly what I needed to hear today. Even after 20 years in illustration, doubt still creeps in to whisper in my ear from time to time.

]]> Comment on Grieving through Art by nexi http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/10/19/grieving-through-art/#comment-46 nexi Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:05:03 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-46 Good post - interesting observation on the inter-relation between grief and creativity. Good post – interesting observation on the inter-relation between grief and creativity.

]]> Comment on The Road to Flow by Dan Boos http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/03/08/the-road-to-flow/#comment-45 Dan Boos Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:41:15 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=20#comment-45 Scott Benton is onto something good and helpful. After reading his comment, I considered whether or not I have a ritual that I use prior to painting or sculpting. I found that I did, but I did always use it. When I did use it,using Scott's description, the art would flow from my mind and hands without limitation. When I did not use ritual, the artistic effort sputtered and sometimes did not occur at all. There is much to be said for Scott's observation and I hope others will experiment with the concept. By the way, my ritual consisted of smoking my pipe, drinking apple cider and stroking my cat. Scott Benton is onto something good and helpful. After reading his comment, I considered whether or not I have a ritual that I use prior to painting or sculpting. I found that I did, but I did always use it. When I did use it,using Scott’s description, the art would flow from my mind and hands without limitation. When I did not use ritual, the artistic effort sputtered and sometimes did not occur at all. There is much to be said for Scott’s observation and I hope others will experiment with the concept. By the way, my ritual consisted of smoking my pipe, drinking apple cider and stroking my cat.

]]> Comment on Do Schools Kill Creativity? by Dan Boos http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/2008/03/20/does-schools-kill-creativity/#comment-44 Dan Boos Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:33:27 +0000 http://theartofmind.wordpress.com/?p=30#comment-44 When one considers the influence that standardized testing and other governmental mandates have on classroom instruction, it is not difficult to perceive a detrimental impact on creativity and specifically creeative types. Within this age of technology, we have continually de-emphasized the arts and culture. Math and science are viewed as more essential to the future of the state and the state does not wish for art to distract from development of those cardinal subjects. In truth, the merger of math, science and art need not be limited to the people we hail as genius' (Davinci, Einstein, Eiffel, Gehry). If we were to re-compose the standard curriculum to ensure that not only diswe teach language, math and science, but also problem-solving and creative thinking, then we would better our chances of developing comprehensive and holistic individuals. The outcome would be remarkable in that we as a society would not fall victim to a techno-mechanistic state which would inherently pound idividuality into salt. When one considers the influence that standardized testing and other governmental mandates have on classroom instruction, it is not difficult to perceive a detrimental impact on creativity and specifically creeative types. Within this age of technology, we have continually de-emphasized the arts and culture. Math and science are viewed as more essential to the future of the state and the state does not wish for art to distract from development of those cardinal subjects. In truth, the merger of math, science and art need not be limited to the people we hail as genius’ (Davinci, Einstein, Eiffel, Gehry). If we were to re-compose the standard curriculum to ensure that not only diswe teach language, math and science, but also problem-solving and creative thinking, then we would better our chances of developing comprehensive and holistic individuals. The outcome would be remarkable in that we as a society would not fall victim to a techno-mechanistic state which would inherently pound idividuality into salt.

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