It's All in How We Define It - Winner's Circle Network - 5/4/12

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Winner's Circle Network - 5/4/12 - "It's All in How We Define It" Many people think of creativity in terms of output, or something produced, but that is not necessarily so. We don't come into this world stamped "Creative" or "Not Creative" - at least we shouldn't be. Today we are going to look at the meaning of creativity. You know, many people believe that in order to be truly creative, they have to be producing something - composing music, making paintings, designing furniture or clothing - things that have real, measurable output. But it's not

necessarily so. Creativity is an attitude toward life, and is more a matter of improvisation and inspiration than of producing something we can label as "creative" - something admired or socially useful. Whenever we see something in a new light or from a new perspective, we are being creative. Each of us, if we are open and searching, can become creative in doing those simple things in our lives that are creative and original to us. We can be creative in the way we bring up our children, the way we teach and learn, the way we communicate and listen, and in discovering new ways to approach old, familiar things. Creativity can be expressed in the way we approach a picnic at the beach or in tending a beautiful garden. You see, creativity is there inside us, not in the things we produce. With it, we can discover and celebrate the fullness of our own personal nature. True creativity is what helps us to make the most of

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