Alternative Sources of Creativity

Brush with Creativity

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!

summary

In 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.

takeaways

• Creativity 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.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction

01:06

Challenges of Prioritization

01:31

Creativity and Vision

03:24

Different Views on Creative Thoughts

04:24

The Hall of Records

05:23

Carl Jung and the Collective Consciousness

06:23

Theosophy and New Age Spirituality

07:17

Creativity in Spiritual Beliefs

09:43

The Akashic Records

10:11

Madame Blavatsky and the Theosophical Society

11:37

Krishnamurti's Story

13:06

The Theosophical Society and New Age Ideas

16:19

The East Meets the West

20:12

Accessing the Metaphysical World

23:04

Theosophy's Influence on Changing Viewpoints

24:31

The Story of Krishnamurti

26:50

Finding Inspiration and Changing Paths

28:18

Beliefs About the Source of Inspiration

31:35

Influence of Esoteric Ideas on Creativity

35:12

Extreme Expressions of Creativity

36:10

The Impact of Creative Movements

39:58

Alternative Views of the Physical World

41:56

Artistic Revolution and Spiritual Influence

45:15

Creativity Throughout Human History

49:37

The Truth in Myths and Religions

56:18

The Question of Truth

01:01:36

Evolution of Ideas on Creativity

01:02:26

Connecting with the Brush with Creativity Community