Problem Solving, Self Esteem & Awareness, Feeling Alive

With a blog about promoting the creative world, it is probably about time I address the most fundamental question of why creativity is so important. Creativity is the place we find ourselves, see ourselves, and solve problems on our own.

In an article, in yesterday’s Aberdeen News, the author reminded us of the importance of doing things oneself by relaying an experience as a camp counselor and one of the kid’s being grateful for the challenge of putting up the tent. She points out that so much of learning has become about copying and not about problem solving and creating oneself.

In a dual book review in FindLaw’s Reviews- Neil Buchanan points out that both authors "argue, quite convincingly and in different ways, that genuine understanding of social phenomena, large and small, requires creative thinking by well-trained people who are at least willing to question conventional wisdom — because conventional wisdom is far too often formed by prejudices and unexamined assumptions that are unsupported by the facts."

Creativity is the place which allows us to find our own way. It is connected to problem solving and questioning.  It is one of the most important qualities in making us each unique. We are each said to have the Creator inside us - and whatever one’s religious leanings - creating and problem solving make us feel alive and valuable.  Creativity is one of the few places that still holds magic; and I for one, think it is one of the biggest reasons why we are here.

See Also

• AmericanNews: Adults need to regain youth’s creativity
  Discussion of missing creativity and its importance
• FindLaw’s Book Reviews: Shooting From the Hip, or Taking Careful Aim: How Should People Make Decisions?
  Reviews of “Blink” and Freakonomics” - decision making and some political relevance
• Cayman Net News - Art Trekkers get creative at new art centre
  Smiles tell it all - creative activity building self- esteem