Creative Thinking

            The semester is half way over and by now it is easy to see just where the direction of our class is going. Our discussions of creative thinking and how to mentally grow can be tracked as the year goes on. The readings in Twyla Tharp are no exceptions.

            The fact that she is writing from a dancers perception makes me have a connection in a way most people wouldn’t. That doesn’t mean that you need to be a dancer just to understand though. Twyla explains concept of creativity in forms of art, business, etc.

            So far the book has been about how creativity consumes you. It explains where creativity comes from and how we can fine-tune it. One concept that stayed with me was that you had to know yourself in order to be the best you could be. At first this seems obvious but when taking he quiz, it dawned on me that I honestly didn’t understand how deep creativity went.  Not only does it take over your identity, it also comes from your memory and is hardwired by our DNA. This to me seems insane. When those moments that we just cant think of what to write or draw or dance become moments when we need to know ourselves the most.

            This connects with what we talk about in class by showing how we will be able to grow. Being creative in college is very important. You can have it when you are in a club, finding a new topic to write about for homework, or decorating your dorm room. I look forward to reading the rest of the book to help me define my creativity.