creativity

Word of the Day - Creativity

cre·a·tiv·i·ty
[kree-ey-tiv-i-tee, kree-uh-]

noun
1. the state or quality of being creative.

2. the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination: the need for creativity in modern industry; creativity in the performing arts.

3. the process by which one utilizes creative  ability: Extensive reading stimulated his creativity.

January 10th - Word of the Day - Self-actualization

self-ac·tu·al·i·za·tion
[self-ak-choo-uh-luh-zey-shuh‘n, self-ak-]

noun
Psychology . the achievement of one’s full potential through creativity, independence, spontaneity, and a grasp of the real world.