Hand Prints-- Some Thoughts on Creativity

Some Thoughts On Creativity:

The Little Finger: Small, vulnerable to bangs and sprains; that within ouselves that must be protected in order for creativity to flourish.

The Ring Finger: Typically encircled by that which is valuable and precious; those people and places that are valuable to us and that nurture our creativity.

The Middle Finger: The use of such reserved strictly for Inner and Outer Critics of our creative works.

The Forefinger: Number One, ourselves; that singular inner being from which the creativity process flows.

The Thumb: The opposable thumb, that which separates us from the lower species, that which allows us to pick up a pen or a brush, that which makes creativity possible and elevates us to the role of creator; that which defines our destiny.

All fingers must be present to make a fully functional hand. All components must be present to make an authentic creative person.


Image and text: Lori Gloyd (c) May 26, 2006