New Possibilities
(12/29/08)
Kathy Goff EdD

Creativity is facilitated by a healthy sense of change. Change is like a mobile. Change one part and the mobile is out of balance which only means that the old balance has been disturbed and there is new balancing to do. These political and economic times are about change and the need for creativity.

Humor is creative. We listen as we are led down a path to a surprise ending - a change in thinking. Humor weakens the bonds of conformity, allowing for spontaneous and flexible behavior. People use humor as survival techniques and as healing forces. Humor serves the social function of promoting group membership and helps us deal with awkward moments in a positive or memorable way, such as uncontrollably laughing at a wedding or a funeral.

Lifelong Creativity
Creativity Motivator #50
by Dr. Kathy Goff

As we age, we gain a wealth of experience, knowledge, skills and wisdom, many of the qualities necessary for creativity. Creativity is a lifelong process that can be stimulated and enhanced at any age.

Creativity Motivator #49
(12/08/08)
Kathy Goff EdD

What is hemisphericity with regards to the brain? It is the study of the two halves of the brain and the identification of each side’s functions.

Creativity Motivator #48
(12/01/08)
Kathy Goff EdD

Play is a basic form of learning by doing and a natural form of stimulation. Play is a medium for self expression and creative expression. Essential ingredients of
play include humor, manifest joy, spontaneity and creativity. Play is a creative process and a safe way to try out, explore, experiment and fumble about with ways of learning.