Creativity

Mindfulness and creativity feed each other. When you quiet the mental noise, new ideas have room to surface. Explore how meditation and present-moment awareness can unlock creative flow in writing, art, music, and problem-solving.

Creativity

Collisions of Creativity

The capacity to generate original ideas is, arguably, the most important cognitive trait that human beings possess. No wonder more neuroscientists and psychologists are working to understand it better. Read More

Sharon Begley
December 12, 2013

Creativity

Glimpse: 3 Popular Misconceptions of Creativity

In February, Mindful’s Mind/Body column looks at new research refuting some big ideas we have about the “aha” moment. Read More

Stephany Tlalka
December 9, 2013

Creativity

Three Ways to Take Better Pictures

Are you a trigger-happy photographer? Stop! Don’t shoot. Try these three tips first. Read More

Mindful Staff
November 29, 2013

Creativity

How Photography Can Be a Mindful Practice

Looking at the world through the lens on your iPhone? Here are three ways to take better pictures, but more importantly, take a moment to really see what’s in front of you. Read More

Mindful Staff
August 25, 2013

Creativity

Is Mindfulness the Secret to Being a Good Dancer?

Alexandra Caluen talks to Carsten Knox about the magic that happens when it all comes together on the dance floor. Read More

Carsten Knox
August 25, 2013

Creativity

Brian Eno Composes Calming Music for Hospitals

Listen to a sample track from a hospital room designed to help patients relax. Read More

Mindful Staff
August 1, 2013

Creativity

Glimpse: Stop, Look…See

Photography isn't just about capturing images. Have a peek inside our contemplative photography feature from the October issue of Mindful magazine. Read More