Creativity, like common
sense, is supposed to be common. Creativity is natural and spontaneous. Yet it
is not exhibited as frequently as it should. Experts believe that there are
several reasons for this. These reasons are called ‘Barriers to Creativity’. ‘Barriers’
are the thing that stop us from thinking creatively and the reason that make us
not as creative as we should be.
Barrier #2: “That’s Not Logical”
Logic commands that things must be consistent and
non-contradictory. While this principle must be followed faithfully in science
and certain fields, in creative thinking situations, this rule need not
necessarily apply. Imagination is required in problem-solving. Overemphasis on
logical thinking inhibits and stagnant our thinking. If everything must be
practical and correct, we leave no room for ambiguity and imagination. Furthermore
we also do not give room to intuitive hunches. Intuition may have no apparent
logical reason but they do help in many problem-solving situations. Sometimes we
have to listen to our sixth sense or gut feelings. Logic is good when we are
evaluating ideas but during stage of searching for ideas it short circuits the
creative process.
Do not depend on logic alone.
Lord, Give
Us Today Our Daily Idea(s)
I remember writing this too ;-)
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