(4) VOYAGE TO HOUYHHNHM

The new territory explored in the 5th book in the series Creativity Explored is set against Gulliver’s voyage to Houynhnnm. Very rational horses live together with the unreasonable Yahoo. The first don’t want change, and the others are change. The two extremes are the background to explain pitfalls and opportunities for an authentic creative life. Creativity is an adventurous journey combining discipline and freedom. As much of today’s innovation is the work of cooperation clear insight into different styles is essential; the quick development of Covid-vaccines is exemplary. Different perspectives as the '6 notions' are helpful. Inventions invariably build on earlier findings that are recombined and improved upon. Holding your own means that you know where and how to use your talents and energy. E.g. the sigmoid curve, Chopra's sandwich theory and the non-binary concept of ‘mu’ will help to step out of routine, quick fix ways of looking. So will different ways of transformation, mindfulness, framing and stereotypes. Just a few of the many aspects this book touches upon. Creativity is a potent force; agile use will help de-school you and creatively connect to your authentic talents