Category: creativity
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The Art of Now
Free Creative Flow (FCF) is unique, rooted in the act of not knowing. Every element in the video, from calligraphy to piano play, emanates from FCF. Beyond traditional art’s predictability, FCF thrives on spontaneity. Its foundation is the white page, either tangible or a mental state. More than an art form, FCF clears the mind…
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Lines of Heart
Ever felt that success doesn’t resonate with your heart’s true rhythm? Join me in this video as I share my transformative encounter with the white page, a canvas of emptiness that brought alive tens of thousands of lines. Dive into the mesmerizing realm of unplanned words, and explore how the truest expressions emerge when we…
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Is Real Art for You?
In the vast field of artistic expression, how much truly qualifies as art? Most, in my view, are mere replications of thought. Yet, real art exists in the raw essence of the world—a cloud, a butterfly’s wing, the sound of a piano. It isn’t about imitation but revelation, challenging the notion ‘art is not for…
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The Paradox of Free Creative Flow
When discussions turn to free creative flow, common queries arise about its ‘how’ and ‘what’. But the profound simplicity of the answers—there is no ‘how’, no set rules, no method—often leads to them being overlooked or misunderstood. This creative state doesn’t emerge from a script or plan; it thrives in the beauty of not knowing.…
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The Art of Listening
Free-flow piano play isn’t about the movement of fingers or any act of intent. It’s the art of listening, the ability to resonate with the sound to such a degree that it supersedes any willful movement. The sound carries its own will, color, and path of unfolding. Only when I hear the first sound can…
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AI’s True Threat
The rising potential of artificial creativity sparks concern, as AI could potentially outperform humans in emotional expression. The fear is that we may start to depend on AI for emotional connections, risking a loss of our own emotional capacities. To avoid this, it’s crucial to nurture our inherent creativity that transcends the ordinary and defines…
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Interference of Self
Free creative flow reflects life as art and art as life itself. A vital, intrinsic expression of creativity, its essence often eludes verbal encapsulation. Ironically, the concept of ‘free creative flow’ may inhibit its full experience, nudging us towards recognizing it as more than mere words or theories; it is life itself, in its most…
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Harmony in Discord
This blog post explores the concept of free-flowing creativity, where perceived faults become part of a perfect order. It’s not something you encounter, rather, it reveals itself in your absence. The implications of this understanding are profound, challenging our habits of judgement and complaint. Yet the reality of this ‘free flow’ can’t be grasped by…
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The Search for Authenticity
“The Search for Authenticity” urges us to question the roots of our actions and emotions. It introduces ‘meditative art’—a form of expression flowing from unknowing, inviting us to embrace spontaneity, explore authenticity, and dance with the unknown.
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Into the Creative Abyss
“Into the Creative Abyss” explores the profound nature of questioning, not as a simple quest for answers, but as an embrace of an ever-unfolding state of unknowing. This perspective reframes questioning as a willingness to stay open to the unexpected, encouraging a journey into the undiscovered depths of our minds. It underscores the dynamic vitality…
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In Pursuit of Purity
In Pursuit of Purity explores our struggle to reconcile chaos with harmony, questioning whether our perception of order is merely a mental construct. It ponders if a question free from the mind’s influence could unlock the reality of absolute harmony, allowing it to unfold in our lives. This inquiry into the unknowable may lead us…
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Embrace the art of Now
The Art of Now invites us to a timeless and unhindered creative flow, free from personal intervention. Its essence cannot be passed from one to another, only discovered within oneself. Whether through a free line, casual photography, or aimless piano play, it transcends skill and performance, entering a meditative state of liberation. It’s an open…
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Free Creative Flow (FCF) Training 1-8
EXCERPT – This article is the first in a series exploring the concept of training for Free Creative Flow (FCF), a paradoxical and unique practice. By shedding light on the hindrances and obstacles to achieving FCF, the series aims to demonstrate that the flow “trains” itself. The articles will delve into the complexities of FCF…
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Free Creative Flow (FCF) Background 3-9
EXCERPT – The transformative power of mistakes is an often overlooked principle in the realm of Free Creative Flow (FCF). In this context, mistakes are not errors or failures, but rather unplanned diversions that arise organically and can offer fresh perspectives on our work. The beauty of mistakes lies in their authenticity, transcending preconceptions and…
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Free Creative Flow (FCF) Background 2-9
EXCERPT – The White Page Principle is the cornerstone of uninhibited Free Creative Flow (FCF), representing a fresh start full of infinite possibilities. It signifies an internal state of pure potential, inviting us to face the uncertainty and discomfort of ‘not knowing.’ In every creative pursuit, the white page — or the silence before a…
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Free Creative Flow (FCF) Background 1-9
EXCERPT – The concept of Free Creative Flow (FCF) is a combination of three elements: freedom, creativity, and flow. Unlike traditional creative processes, which are intentional, directed, and guided by personal preferences, FCF is an uncontrolled, unplanned, and unconditioned form of creativity where the outcome is novel and original. The concept raises the question of…