What's Your Creativity Trigger? #MFRWauthor

Creativity - how it strikes us in different ways is this week's topic in the challenge. First a definition. Creativity is defined as the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work. Just from the definition it is easy to see how creativity can manifest itself in different ways. Our imagination and thoughts can take us on journeys to the stars and to the old West.

Image by Mediamodifier from Pixabay

Then there is the variety of production. There are as many forms of artistic expression as there are people doing the creating. Stone and wood, fabric and paper, are used by artists. Creativity doesn't necessarily involve material things. Authors and musicians create more ethereal works, which may be one of the contributors to the rise of piracy. An ebook or a song isn't held in your hand.

Image by Karen Smits from Pixabay

However my first thought upon reading the topic involved when and where. Some of my most productive writing has been at two in the morning while in a bedside vigil. Some people need absolute silence or isolation to create. Music can release the muses from control of the conscious mind or the reality of daily life to allow creativity free rein. Other things that can distract conscious control and allow creativity to flourish can be television or crowds.

I hope you enjoyed the discussion into creativity.

~till next time, Helen