Power of Creativity

Creativity is a defining trait of human beings. Among humans also, some have special creativity that stands out. Once their creativity blossoms, the whole of humanity benefits. A few lines of great poetry keeps spreading joy across millennia. A few paragraphs of prose keeps inspiring generations after generations. A finely crafted story passes its good message through social and geographical boundaries. A piece of music or a painting or a sculpture can say a million words at the same time.

It is not only in creative arts that shows the sheer power of the human ingenuity. Scientists, inventors, mathematicians, theorists all use their brain's special ability to churn out new ideas, theories and practical products that change lives. From game theory to gunpowder, from mona lisa to machine learning, from calculus to computer, from penicilin to petrolium, human imagination, perseverance and productivity created many things that changes lives for the better (and sometimes for the worse).

The goosebumps that arise while listening to a good song, the thrill experienced while seeing a beautiful painting, the heartbeat while reading a great poetry or prose, the control given by the gadgets and appliances all remind of the day those items were conceived or, designed, created, tested or published. While most of those things gradually are taken for granted, it is difficult to imagine life without them. It is like air, So far it is there, its presence is not felt. What would be harshly felt is its absence. The creations and the ensuring products become so pervasive that the creators are often forgotten.

Perhaps even the creators did not create those items just for getting credit. They just did that they found joy in. Some in writing, some in composing, others in inventing, theorizing or designing. That is how creators are disposed, They revel in being creative and lose themselves into the act of churning one creation after the other. Some even shun fame and appreciation. They even reject awards, publicity and accolade. While some lament lack of appreciation, there are also those who are repelled by fame and name. The want to renege and be a recluse while embarking alone on their journey of productivity.

For those normal people like me, it is so mysterious and enigmatic that another human being that is made of same material as myself can be so much more prolific and larger than life. That feeling almost amounts to envy. However, that envy changes into respect and humility whenever I find bliss and joy while enjoying their creation with my heart. I never stop wondering at their creativity and appreciating their impact on my life as a conscious human being. May be I am destined to be their awestruck admirer.

Tuesday 03 September 2019