Embrace ambiguity to foster creativity from "summary" of The Complete Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
To foster creativity, it is essential to embrace ambiguity. Ambiguity is the quality of being open to more than one interpretation - it is the opposite of certainty. When we are certain about something, we shut down the possibilities for exploration and discovery. Embracing ambiguity means being comfortable with not knowing all the answers, with allowing ourselves to exist in a state of uncertainty. This can be uncomfortable for some people, who are used to seeking out clear, concrete answers. But creativity thrives in the space of ambiguity. When we embrace ambiguity, we open ourselves up to new ways of thinking and seeing the world. We become more open to experimentation and play, more willing to take risks and make mis...
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