Imagination, Creativity, Vision, Talent, and Genius

It is difficult not to have a deep, abiding respect for imagination, creativity, vision, talent, and genius.

For that wonderful ability to realize these and to bring to fruition works of note in memorable, powerful, and unique ways that extend the best of cultures, civilization, and individuals.

As Matthew Arnold put it, “the best that has been known and said [and done] in the world and thus with the history of the human spirit.”

Looking back, I recall the heroes of youth and adulthood–the many who have touched us deeply, informed and motivated us, and moved us forward in our her/history.

The great ‘birthings’, inventions, and other new discoveries that brought ‘aery nothings’ to consciousness and realized form and expression where before there was nothing, chaos, and darkness, thereby enlarging our minds, hearts, spirits, and myriad possibilities.

The many lessons and examples of the truly greats are everyday around us, always have been, always will be. And, as always, we must needs learn, grow, facilitate, and perpetuate this inherited wisdom in our own lives and those of others.

Some questions:
What do we put into ourselves to make ourselves and others better each day?

What can we learn from the greats and the significant human achievements across the arts and sciences?

Do we perceive, understand, and appreciate remarkable human beings, their accomplishments, and larger, life-enhancing visions?

What is our own capacity to be changed and to grow in purposeful, meaningful, and fulfilling ways?