In this episode of The Creativity Talks, Rene and Crystal dive into the first five of ten components of creativity. Creativity has an interior/exterior, is useful, novel, transformative, and transportive.
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For Crystal and Rene, Creativity isn't just a quality. It's a religion. Tune in to learn why the creative drive is at the forefront of everything they do, from self-care to songwriting to simply being human. Take a deep dive into the research on Creativity and flow, insights about the creative process, interviews with guests in the field, and actionable meditations for tending to your creative self. You'll come away with a palpable connection to the creative spirit that lives in all of us and a deeper connection to the creative desire that makes you, you.
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Episode resources:
-Metzger, Deena. Writing for your Life-A Guide and Companion to your Inner Worlds. San Francisco, Harper, 1992. -Welden, Michele. Writing to Save Your Life-How to Honor Your Story Through Journaling. Center City Minnesota, Hazelden, 2001. -Petrie, Keith, Iris Fontanilla, MSC, Mark G. Thomas, MD, Roger J. Booth, PhD and James W. Pennebaker, PhD. "Effect of Written Emotional Expression on Immune Function in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: A Randomized Trial." -Bergland, Christopher. Psychology Today. "Alpha Waves Boost Creativity and Reduce Depression." https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201504/alpha-brain-waves-boost-creativity-and-reduce-depression -BBC Culture Article. By Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. "When Political Comedy is a Case of Life or Death." February 6, 2017http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20170206-when-political-comedy-is-a-case-of-life-or-death
