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Each of us is born as an infinitely creative
being.
As children, we use our rich imaginations
to create entire worlds, whether we were building
sand castles at the beach, playing "house"
with a collection of dolls, or pretending
to be our favorite superhero.
But as we become adults, many of us succumb
to the prevailing cultural meme or belief
that the older we get, our brains lose their
capacity to expand, adapt, transform, and
evolve.
But it's a lie.
As numerous studies have discovered, the brain
has a quality referred to as "plasticity"
-- the ability to form new neural pathways
even into very old age.
The brain is fluid, flexible, and incredibly
adaptable to new experiences.
Neural plasticity is what allows us to teach
ourselves a new language, learn to play the
piano, play a new sport or learn the latest
dance move.
Although you may no longer think of yourself
as a creative or imaginative person, your
very existence is evidence of your innate
creativity.
In every moment you are co-creating your reality
through your thoughts, your intentions, your
words and your actions.
We all have unlimited creative potential because
our essential nature is pure consciousness.
By learning to reawaken your creativity, you
will recapture the natural enthusiasm, energy,
and wonder of youth.
As the ancient Vedic sages of India observed,
"The secret of immortality is infinite flexibility
and creativity."
