Innovation, Meditation, Actualization – Bridging the power of Mind, the Universe, and Creativity

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Innovation, Meditation, Actualization – Bridging the power of Mind, the Universe, and Creativity
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Innovation and creativity go hand in hand, and discovering it is a ticket to a happier and more exciting life. It is easy to perceive the work of others in a level that we see it as a job, but it is different when we perceive our work as an art. It easy to guess as to how an accountant does his job, he earned the technical knowledge of computations and accounting, but for an innovator and an inventor such as Nikola Tesla, ideas do not come from a learned system but rather comes from within his own talent and intellect. He has knowledge in the different fields of knowledge and lives to make the world a better place. What kind of secret does Nikola have? Is there a technique to cultivating imagination or is it simply a matter of perspective? The quest for innovation is indeed a very significant act that one must find in oneself. Through imagination and the physical act of creating something, we can truly contribute to this world, and we can hone ourselves into becoming a more actualized person who sees life as a work of art in progress. In theory, we can all tap into an infinite source of creative energy if we know how to feel it and how to be aware of it (Tratar, Zach).
Indeed, the power of imagination holds the most influence in our lives. It is up to us to direct this force into creating and manifesting into being things that we deem beautiful and useful. One great example of an innovator is Nikola Tesla. He was a very intelligent man who had the heart of sharing his wisdom to the world through his inventions. He designed them to be beneficial and practical for humanity. Where does his creativity come from? If we truly want to learn, we must open our minds and study how others were able to be successful in their own field. Nikola’s strength was in his precision and his grandiose imagination. When he was a kid, he suffered through intense pains due to his intense visual imaginations that would hinder him in normal activity and interaction with the real world. However, Nikola Tesla never gave up and learned to control his mind and channel his innovation as he grew up. He says that it was through the pain that the rewards of his gifts came and was actualized (Tratar, Zach).
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“I soon discovered that my best comfort was attained if I simply went on in my vision further and further, getting new impressions all the time, and so I began to travel; of course, in my mind. Every night, (and sometimes during the day), when alone, I would start on my journeys – see new places, cities and countries; live there, meet people and make friendship and acquaintances…
This I did constantly until I was about seventeen, when my thoughts turned seriously to invention. Then I observed to my delight that I could visualize with the greatest facility. I need no models, drawings or experiments. I could picture them all as real in my mind… I do not rush into actual work. When I get an idea, I start at once building it up in my imagination. I change the construction, make improvements and operate the device in my mind. It is absolutely immaterial to me whether I run my turb...