Modern life, however, commands your attention. Turbulent times brought on by new communication devices, market volatility, a drive to succeed and the continuous responsibilities of daily living block your natural creative flow.

With distractions abounding, how do you embrace a creative life in an uncreative world?

1) Carve Out Creative Space.

The human mind favors a quiet space to create. Set up the conditions necessary for a creative, inspiring environment by blocking off creative time and eliminating distractions like the phone and email.

2) Welcome the Wanderer.

Creative work requires an inner space for the mind to wander aimlessly. Periods of reverie allow thoughts to incubate and form new connections. Learn to simply stop and listen. Appreciate the innate beauty around you; feel grateful for your existence. Welcome the Wanderer and his creative renaissance back into your life.

3) Embrace Problems.

Problems are the life force of creative endeavor, not the enemy. Without problems, you wouldn’t innovate or grow. Learn to let go of your resistance to problems and love the “unanswerable” questions. Embrace failure as a launching pad for success.

4) Revitalize your Physical Energy.

How can we expect to produce creative work when we’re sluggish or stressed? Take regular breaks. Get up and stretch. Move. Stagnation hinders ideation. Breathe deeply. Stay hydrated. Sit up straight.

5) Praise the Muse.

Creative geniuses often credit a “Higher Power” as the source of their inspiration. If your thoughts aren’t personal, can you take credit for them as “mine”? Humility is the trademark of creative genius. Praise the Muse, not oneself.

The Creative Life is calling you and an ocean of untold treasures awaits. Everything you need is within you. Your creative adventure lies ahead.

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1) Clean the Mental Slate

Belief systems and “paradigm blindness” blocks our ability to see things in new ways. Be willing to let go of how things are generally perceived and view the problem from a clean slate.

2) Facilitate Open Dialogue

Quantum physicist David Bohm introduced the idea of dialoguing where a group of people willingly let go of their perceived notions and seek to find shared meaning. Lead your meeting with a sense of openness and collaboration in search of shared meaning instead of a debate where members try to persuade each other.

3) Maintain a Positive Attitude

If you start with the assumption that there is a solution and you have the inner resources to uncover it, you’ll increase your chances of aligning to the answer.

4) Come From a Place of Humility

Humility is a universal quality of the genius. A true genius rarely takes credit for the creative work he produces. Most geniuses look to some form of a “Higher Power” as the Source of their creative efforts. See yourself as a mere conduit for the creative impulse rather than its originator.

5) Be Patient

The Muse often appears at the most unlikely time and place. Stay ready. Stay open. And be patient. The creative impulse is not a personal phenomenon. You’re tapping into a universal field of consciousness that transcends the understanding of the human mind. When the conditions are appropriate, the solution will present itself.

Creativity is our natural state when we remove the barriers to its manifestation. Keep this in mind and have an inspired day.

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