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Create something new!

     I always wondered what makes Humans creative. Is it brought up? Is it the in-born talent? Even if we are not born to be creative, is it a skill that can be learned? Yes, it can be learned. In fact, any skill can be learned, if we have the dedication. But the question is how?     First I would say, 'Stop thinking'. Yes, the ultimate goal for Humans is to stop being who we are and let the supreme being guide us. It is the best way to be creative. I know, easy said than done. It takes practice to just empty your trash(brain). But there is no alternative. Inner w isdom will give the necessary insights for us to become creative.   Second, 'be a child'. We are had and even now have the child in us. We just have to invoke the inner child in us. Be curious and observant of the events, incidents, situations around us. Nature has all the answers. Creative juices will flow once we let our observations take precedence.     Third, 'Visualise'. Imagination...

A beginner's mindset - Zen

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      There say "When life gives you lemon, make a lemonade out of it". Most of us suffer in life due to the high expectations of ourselves or trying to match the expectations set by your surrounding people.  What if there is an alternative to this? Wouldn't it be just great to embrace it.     Nature has a solution to every problem we face. Its just that while growing up, we (humans) lose the sense of observation. Look at the tree and the Sun. Tree gives shelter to everyone, no bias even if he is a criminal. Sun shines every morning and doesn't take a holiday to rest. A flower blooms and doesn't worry if the next one is brighter or bigger than itself. Its obvious that Mother Nature has a lot to offer. Its just our limitation of mind that is hold us back to learn from it. Photo courtesy- internet      Aren't we entangled a lot in the mess cre ated by ourselves? We tend to fall in to our own trap and live a miserable life. For instance, Corona ...