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What new ideas are bubbling in you these days?

Posted on Jun 9th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I haven't had any new ideas lately, beyond the mundane, and I find that quite discouraging. Every day I consider writing something, but my mind is blank. I'm in a survival mode at the moment,... More »

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What color is today?

Posted on May 9th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I'm late answering this question because yesterday was red and I was busy and alert all day (and into the night). My husband and son came back from DC and I wanted to have the... More »

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What's your favorite form of creative expression?

Posted on Nov 24th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I sing a little, in the privacy of my home. Sometimes, when my family is gone, I dance. I wish I could draw or paint but I have no talent for that. But I do... More »

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What are you working on?

Posted on Oct 24th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

In the last month I've started writing a new book, which is coming along slowly because the characters are still new to me. I just finished writing a series of five books with the same... More »

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What is the role of art in the world?

Posted on Jul 1st, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Art expresses the spirit of humanity. The imagination of the soul. No one can live by practicality alone.

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When do you do your best thinking?

Posted on May 26th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Oddly, some of my best story ideas come to me when I'm around water. This has happened quite a few times while I'm in the shower. It has also happened, though, when I'm standing at... More »

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If you could combine two interests, what would they be?

Posted on Mar 12th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I've already given this some thought. I consider myself to be a Muslim existentialist. Even though these two ideas seem to be contradictory, I think there's a way to bring them together. I'll let you... More »

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How do, or can, we create?

Posted on Mar 8th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I would rephrase this to say, "What do, or can, we create?" This is such a broad topic. We can create a mood, an opportunity, a plan. Creativity is a large part of who I... More »

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What does the weather right now remind you of?

Posted on Jan 30th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

"It was a dark and stormy night. . ." No, actually that was last night. The wind howled even as I tried to sleep at 2 a.m. I don't know when it finally died down.... More »

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What is creativity?

Posted on Nov 15th, 2007 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Perceiving the world in a different way Knowing life isn't simple as night and day The shaded nuance, the tone off-key The truths and realities others won't see By word or by brushstroke--to bring to light... More »

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