Sunday, May 18, 2014

Creativity

Howdy from Jaclyn in Aggieland!

I wish I were more creative. I want to be able to write poetry and songs, to paint and draw, to write... and all in a way that moves people. I feel like it is all in my head, but something prevents it from coming from my brain to the paper. How do you grow creativity?

Thanks and Gig 'Em!

Jaclyn

3 comments:

  1. It's like math, practice, practice, practice. Even the great artists had to hone their craft. So, just start creating. It might be junk at first, but in time I know you will do great!

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  2. Ira Glass (creator of This American Life) has a thought for you, and it is similar to Ryan's: http://vimeo.com/24715531

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"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?"
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat.

"I don't much care where --" said Alice.

"Then it doesn't much matter which way you go," said the Cat.

"--- so long as I get somewhere," Alice added as an explanation.

"Oh, you're sure to do that," said the Cat, "if only you walk long enough."
- Lewis Carroll in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland