Quantum Creativity: Think Quantum, Be Creative by Amit Goswami

When I came across this title, I was interested, because not only am I creative, I am also a fan of quantum physics and consciousness. The first half of this book attempts to explain quantum thinking in a way that the masses can understand; however, I think anyone who reads this book needs a very basic knowledge of the workings of quantum physics. It is not as basic as Dr. Goswami perceives it to be. I was able to follow most of the first half of the book because I have an interest in the topic and have read about it previously. I enjoyed the 2nd half of the book as it was less technical and spoke of creativity. I appreciated the parables Dr. Goswamishared to make the points he was making come alive. This is where the ‘lay person’ aspect of this book comes in. Once you get through all the technical stuff, this is where the book shines.

Not only does Dr. Goswami go into how quantum creativity works, he talks about how our creativity suffers. It is helpful to see what we are doing to block the flow. It is easier to know where to go when we know where we have been.

This is a three star read for me. The book was informative although it is not knew information for me. It is well written and good for those who want to learn more about this topic. Dr. Goswami is knowledgeable in this field and his work is important for our time.

*FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from Hay House Publishing for this review. The opinion in this review is unbiased and reflects my honest judgment of the product.

NaPoWriMo - Day 2

An Open Letter to New York Tourists

By Liz Kelso

Yes the big building is pretty

Yes the homeless man is dirty

Don’t stop to read your map in the center of Times Square

Don’t look at us natives as if we are aliens from the dark skies

We walk fast

We talk fast

We rush on by

We will push you and not apologize

We will mumble profanities – audibly

Roll our eyes

Suck our teeth

No we don’t wait for the light when we cross the street

Don’t copy, you can’t, you’ll die

We can walk and text – our antennae are working

Don’t copy, you can’t, you’ll die

Unless of course

You’re from Tokyo or Hong Kong

Or some other similarly insane city

That has perfected the art of the zig zag and the bee line

If you are from Wichita or Kickapoo

Where the pace is a little slower

And the streets a less chaotic

Don’t annoy us natives

By taking a picture of the neon billboards

When we are trying to enter the subway station

The world thinks we natives are rude, unkind and nasty

We’re not

We’re just perpetually in a hurry to our graves

And your meandering and expressions of awe

Are breaking our stride.

NaPoWriMo - Day 1

Prompt: ekphastic poem

It is Finished. By Liz Kelso

Pierced in the side, I hang upon the tree

Jeered by the crowd, feared by the Pharisee

Weep not dear John and Magdalene

With nails through hands, I absolve your sin.

Exalted you shall be in Paradise

For I am manifest to all thee thrice

For you who have loved me without a sign

This Paradise shall also be thine.

You children of grace, one day you will come

To inhabit your place in my kingdom

Have heart, stay strong and bide your time

Purgatory is just a state of mind.

Archangel Michael will stand at the helm

For you who dwell in the other realm

For repentance was never on your breath

You are doomed to suffer after your death.