Without realizing it, many of the common habits of the most creative minds were things you probably did in your childhood. Most importantly, they are not afraid of failure because they see it as a learning opportunity. Having your head in the clouds is an opportunity to let your creative powers develop and flourish. For them, a new situation is a learning opportunity, not necessarily a means to an end. They embrace meditation and mindfulnessThe most creative people make meditation and mindfulness a regular part of their daily routine.

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Persons: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Ruth Ann Atchley Organizations: Erasmus University Locations: —, Greece, China, Rotterdam, Netherlands