OPENING BLOG CREATIVITY

My first blog is to address some questions my professor asked us about creativity.

What mystifies YOU about creativity?
Originally what 'mystified' me about creativity was why so many that seemed to have it were so messed up and had sad lives. I would think about extrememly talented people and how their creativity was amazing at a craft but how so often they were unsuccessful at leading a healthy life. It frustrated me that I didnt have that kind of creative talent b/c I didnt think I would waste it away like they did. I guess now that I'm older I can see that talent, popularity, money, and power don't give people successful and healthy lives. Im not convinced that those things help at all at having a truly successful life. Now I can see that creativity isnt all about writing a hit song or directing a billion dollar blockbuster movie. Creativity is about living life and not just repeating the same day over and over.

What would be two implications FOR YOU on being high in self-actualized creativity?
If I was high in self-actualized creativity that would probably mean me and my wife would argue less and communicate more. I would be more open to what she had to say and respond in a more appropriate manner. Another implication would be that I would be more successful at my chosen profession. It wouldnt matter what I was doing, but I would be doing it better and be more satisfied with what I was doing.

What would be two implications FOR YOU on being high in special-talent creativity?
I actually fear this kind of creativity now. I think one implication of having special-talent creativity would be monentary success and fame, both of which I fear obtaining. I fear that I would become obsessed with the talent and what it could bring me and lose the reason I was actually using it. BUt an alternate implication could be that I could use it for the good of man. Perhaps I could reduce world hunger, help cure a medical condition, or spread the message of hope found in the Gospels. I dont know, but no matter what I think approaching special talent with a fear for what it can do is a good thing.