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What is creative resilience? Is the trope of the tortured artist real? Why is growth after trauma so important? We’ve all heard of the “tortured artist” trope, but as it turns out, there’s some truth to the phrase. According to Wired to Create, an important characteristic of creatives is the ability to turn their trauma into art. Continue reading to learn how suffering can be meaningful.
Want to know how to prepare for lucid dreaming? How can you improve your dream recall? What are dream clues? Lucid dreaming is more than just having fun while you’re sleeping—there are real-life benefits to learning the practice. But before you can start lucid dreaming, there are steps you must take to prepare your mind. Here’s how to prepare your mind for lucid dreaming.
How are sensitivity and creativity linked? Can over-sensitivity be a negative thing? According to Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire, being sensitive is a characteristic of creativity. In their book Wired to Create, the authors explain why sensitivity can be both a good and a bad thing. Continue reading to learn why artists tend to be sensitive.
What does it mean to fall asleep consciously? What are the two techniques for conscious sleeping? Normally, we’re not aware of the moment when we fall asleep. However, it’s possible to fall asleep consciously with practice. Here’s how to sleep consciously so you can practice lucid dreaming.
What is experiential curiosity? What do experiences have to do with creativity? According to the book Wired to Create, those who desire new experiences tend to be more creative. This is because of the different forms of experiential curiosity. Keep reading to learn what experiences have to do with creativity.
What is reality-checking in lucid dreaming? What kinds of reality checks can you perform? If you’re learning how to lucid dream, you should start habitually reality-checking. By intermittently checking whether you’re sleeping or dreaming throughout the day, the thought will eventually translate to your dreams. Here’s how to perform a reality check.
What is creative intuition? What’s the source behind intuition? In the book Wired to Create, Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire say that intuition is an important characteristic of creatives. They believe that intuition is a product of the automatic processing system of your mind. Continue reading to learn where creative intuition comes from and how artists use it.
Do you want to know how to enter REM sleep purposefully? How can scheduling your REM sleep help you lucid dream? In their book Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming, Stephen LaBerge and Howard Rheingold explain how you can learn to optimize your sleep cycles for lucid dreaming. This involves waking up in a specific way every morning. Here’s how to optimize your REM cycle.
Is solitude necessary for creativity? What are the possible effects of long-term solitude? According to Wired to Create, there’s some merit to the “lonely artist” trope. This is because the networks of our brain that are active during solitude are different than when we’re in the outside world. Continue reading to learn about the benefits of creative solitude.
How do autistic brains differ from allistic brains? Why isn’t Asperger’s syndrome a legitimate diagnosis anymore? What is the only cure for autism? Every day, people with autism are forced to exist in a world that’s not designed for their brains. In the book NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman, he explores the history, characterization, and evolving societal perception of autism. Whether you or someone you know is autistic or you’re simply curious about autism, here’s an overview of NeuroTribes.