From Denis Waitley's famous book, Seeds of Greatness, we look this week at the second seed – creativity. Waitley
teaches the importance of healthy role models and positive value
education, by choosing to spend time with people who inspire us and only
watching or reading things that are positive. He says, "If a sixty second commercial can sell us on a product, can't a sixty minute soap opera sell us on a lifestyle?" (Sorry all of you soap opera fans, I agree.)
Our
value systems are formed in our subconscious through repeated viewing.
The body does not know the difference in what is real and what is
imagined. When it comes to self image, who you see in your imagination
will rule your life. Concentrate on reinforcing positive healthy
experiences from the past and also simulate successful projects or
lifestyles, as if they were actually happening in the present.
From page 71 in the book, here are a few characteristics of creative individuals. How many of these fit your personality?
- Optimistic about the future
- Constructive discontent with status quo
- Highly curious and observant
- Open to alternatives
- Daydreamer, projecting into future
- Adventurous, with multiple interests
- Ability to recognize and break bad habits
- Independent thinker
- Whole-brain thinker (innovative ideas into practical solutions)
