Alternative Sources of Creativity

11/11/2024 1h 3min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
Alternative Sources of Creativity

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Episode 4 has been located and put back onto the interwebs! Somehow there internet gremlins got hold of many of our episodes and they vanished. Lucky for me we have those shows stored at a super secret location and are now able to re-release them. Hope you enjoy the show!summaryIn this episode, Tobin and Jeff explore the concept of creativity and where ideas come from. They discuss the Theosophists and their belief in the Akashic records, a hall of records containing all human knowledge. They also touch on Carl Jung's concept of the collective consciousness and the influence of the Theosophical Society on the New Age movement. The conversation delves into the struggle between science and faith and the role of spirituality in creativity. They conclude by discussing the story of Krishnamurti and the idea that inspiration comes from a source outside of ourselves. This conversation explores the influence of esoteric ideas on creativity and the impact of spiritual and metaphysical movements on artists throughout history. It delves into the concept of extreme expressions of creativity and the ways in which alternative views of the physical world shape artistic expression. The conversation also touches on the role of myths and religions in understanding truth and the evolution of ideas on creativity. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of connecting with the Brush with Creativity community and fostering a community of like-minded individuals.takeawaysCreativity is often fueled by ideas that seem to come from a source outside of ourselves.The Theosophists believed in the Akashic records, a hall of records containing all human knowledge.Theosophy and the New Age movement have had a profound influence on modern spirituality and creative thinking.The struggle between science and faith continues to shape our understanding of creativity and inspiration. Esoteric ideas and spiritual movements have shaped and influenced creativity throughout history.Artists often explore alternative views of the physical world and seek to transcend traditional boundaries.Creativity is a universal human endeavor that taps into a source beyond the physical realm.Myths and religions offer different perspectives on truth and inspire artistic expression.Chapters00:00Introduction01:06Challenges of Prioritization01:31Creativity and Vision03:24Different Views on Creative Thoughts04:24The Hall of Records05:23Carl Jung and the Collective Consciousness06:23Theosophy and New Age Spirituality07:17Creativity in Spiritual Beliefs09:43The Akashic Records10:11Madame Blavatsky and the Theosophical Society11:37Krishnamurti's Story13:06The Theosophical Society and New Age Ideas16:19The East Meets the West20:12Accessing the Metaphysical World23:04Theosophy's Influence on Changing Viewpoints24:31The Story of Krishnamurti26:50Finding Inspiration and Changing Paths28:18Beliefs About the Source of Inspiration31:35Influence of Esoteric Ideas on Creativity35:12Extreme Expressions of Creativity36:10The Impact of Creative Movements39:58Alternative Views of the Physical World41:56Artistic Revolution and Spiritual Influence45:15Creativity Throughout Human History49:37The Truth in Myths and Religions56:18The Question of Truth01:01:36Evolution of Ideas on Creativity01:02:26Connecting with the Brush with Creativity Community