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Cultivating spontaneity can lead to creative breakthroughs from "summary" of Trying Not to Try by Edward Slingerland

The idea that cultivating spontaneity can lead to creative breakthroughs is a central theme in "Trying Not to Try". Slingerland argues that by letting go of our conscious selves and allowing our natural instincts to guide us, we can tap into a deeper well of creativity. This concept challenges the traditional view that creativity is the result of hard work and deliberate effort. Instead, Slingerland suggests that true creativity arises when we are able to quiet the mind and access the unconscious. By embracing spontaneity, we open ourselves up to new possibilities and fresh ideas that may not have emerged through conscious thought alone. This process requires a certain level of trust in ourselves and in the creative process. It involves letting go of our need to control every aspect of our work and instead allowing inspiration to flow freely. This can be a challenging conc...
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    Trying Not to Try

    Edward Slingerland

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