Every Brain is a Creative Brain

 I do not seek the meaning of creativity. I seek the experience of being creative.
               ~Unknown






Have you or someone you know ever said this?
 
 "Oh, I'm/my son is/my daughter is just not creative..."

Science tells us otherwise: Every Brain is a Creative Brain.

It has been long believed that the right side of the brain is the 'creative' side and the left is 'analytical'. Artists, musicians and writers are considered 'right brained' because they are creative & engineers, computer programmers & accountants are considered 'left brained' because of their analytical natures. Scientists now know that this is not completely true. In fact, many artists are considered to to be 'left brained' & many accountants are considered to be 'right brained'. Here is why:

Learning to sculpt, draw, paint or to play music are skills developed by following a template or pattern that is already in existence. (Such as a musical score, a 'still life' or portrait painting, or a sculpt of the human form.) Many accomplished portrait artists would not be able to paint a portrait, and object or a scene from memory, without having the subject right on front of them. This is a quality of the analytical, left side of the brain.

The right brain has the ability to think up & create something that has never been before-and not necessarily based on anything real. This would place abstract art under this (right brain) ability.

This is where the idea of 'right brained' people being creative originally came from. The truth is, that you, (and your child) can be either left or right brained and still be creative.

One way to stimulate creativity is to expose yourself (and your child) to fun, positive and varied social environments. While some children (and adults) tend to resist new social experiences, they are so important in many ways. They help a child to better understand people, cultures, themselves, the world we live in, & think of creative solutions whether it be problem solving or artistic expression. For adults, a positive social environment can be the difference between staying motivated & stagnating, whether socially or professionally.

Another way, and on of the easiest & best ways for adults & children to stimulate & enhance creativity is movement- play movement games, walk outdoors, swim, dance, yoga, karate, wash the car, dig in the garden, etc. All of these activities help to enhance creative thinking and reconnect the left and right sides of the brain. The TV, computer and other forms of sedentary activity don't help the brain to grow or to form new neuropathways or come up with any new or creative ideas.

Art, music, and reading/writing are other ways to stimulate creative ideas. It doesn't have to look perfect-it can be as simple as singing, or coloring with your child. (In addition, it will  increase focus, and reduce the stress response-which also inhibits creativity.)

The brain relies on stimulation in many forms to function as the amazing, creative organ that it is. Feed it with the right kinds of stimulation and it will always give you the wonderful experience of being creative.


For more information please visit:

Enhancing Your Creativity


BodyLogique Creative Fitness



.