Creativity (Osho Insights for a New Way of Living)

Everyone can be creative, for creativity is not about producing great works of art, poetry or music but simply putting our whole selves into everything we do. Apparently simple, mundane tasks such as sweeping the road can be done creatively - for the creativity is within the creator and not the product. This is a simple, obvious statement which Osho makes very eloquently. Osho was the gentle persuader. A man who not only understood truth but who had a beautiful way of communicating it. This book is wonderful. I would urge everyone to absorb its message.

Fantastic book, probably the best book for all people not just writers, musicians and actors.

This is an interesting and informative book on the artists journey. However one chapter was a little dated and opinionated that really spoilt the journey for me . I love Osho's writing and understanding of the transcendent nature of growth. Having read many volumes of his books under the name of Bhagwan Shee Rajneesh. I would recommend..

Osho still amazes me 35 years after reading and living some of his work. This book resonates with great ideas as relevant now as when he first spoke the written words. So powerful but not well recognised for his contribution.

Good insight into the school system.

Everything that you think is blocking your creativity is explained in this book. Another essential book from Osho.

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I was so shocked when I opened the book that I started laughing, I couldn't believe it. Book is printed upside down! But not only that it's also printed out of the margins and last few lines of every page are cut out. Then I went to the last page, which is the only page printed straight, to find out it's actually printed by Amazon. My inkjet printer has more quality printing text than this book has. Very poor quality, shame on you Amazon to ship this!!!

The book is easy to understand. It also has on every few pages little sum-ups which helps you to really remember the main points of the subject you just have read. The book has helped me to be more creative. So yes, I love the book.

One of the finest works of Guruji to date—this book is nothing short of a spiritual experience. Every reading session from its pages feels like a gentle awakening, urging the reader to look within. Guruji once again delivers a thought-provoking masterpiece that challenges conventional wisdom and reminds us of a truth long forgotten—creativity is more spiritual than we imagine. In a world obsessed with logic and intellect, Guruji beautifully highlights that without creativity, society would stagnate. It is not merely a skill or talent; it is a prayer, a communion with the divine seated within us. The book emphasizes that true creativity must emerge from the depths of one’s consciousness, not from rote learning or mechanical repetition. Our modern education system, as Guruji argues, has failed us—it has dulled the vibrant, creative spirit that is innate to every soul. Logic has been placed on a pedestal, while imagination and emotional intelligence have been neglected. Guruji’s message is both profound and urgent: cultivating a creative consciousness is the most important lesson of the 21st century. This work not only critiques the status quo but also offers a deeply spiritual perspective on creativity as a path to inner and societal transformation. Deeply insightful and richly written, this book is more than just a read—it’s an invitation to reconnect with your higher self through the sacred act of creation.

A really good must read book. Can be an eye opening book for someone looking for something to do .

I really like this book. It is inspiring and provocative. I totally recommend it. In this book, Osho, clearly delineates the inner game of creativity. Osho's approach is that creativity is a spiritual endeavor. He poses the idea that human creativity is a reflection of divine creativity, that creative human beings are the media used by divine creativity to express itself. This view reminded of a story about the former Beatle, Paul McCartney. You know how sometimes we hear a tune and it keeps going around and around in our heads. Well, one fine morning Paul woke up with a nice little tune going around and around in his head. He was sure he had heard it before, but could not locate exactly where he had heard it. So, he asked everyone he knew about this melody and nobody could locate it for him. Finally, he kind of reluctantly accepted that he not heard the tune anywhere... that it was his song, that it came to him in a dream. That sweet little tune turned out to be the famous song: Yesterday. Obviously, Paul, like so many artists, did not know where his creation came from or how it happen. It was just there, in his head. He did nothing special. But Osho, has a theory that could explain how that happens. He makes the connection between relaxation and creativity. No wonder creative ideas come to us when we are asleep. Osho identifies the main obstacles that stop human beings from being creative while identifying those traits that will help us be more creative. If you want to increase your understanding of how creativity works, read this book. If anything, it will inspire you to participate, to be more creative and to live more fully.

読んでてそうだそうだ〜！とうれしくなる内容で読み始めたら止まらない系の本でした。