Date of Award
5-2022
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
Creative Studies, M.S.
Department
Center for Studies in Creativity
Advisor
Dr. Susan Keller-Mathers
First Reader
Dr. Susan Keller-Mathers
Abstract
Exploring the Spiritual Nature of Creativity
As a deeply spiritual person I began to notice that as I developed my spiritual practices and grew deeper in my spirituality my creativity started to flourish. Ironically enough, I had chosen a master’s program that focused solely on creativity. This is something I would later call a synchronicity, where things in your life magically happen to align. My spirituality, something I am so passionate about started to work its way into my graduate studies. Finding the Center for Applied Imagination through Buffalo State College has not only allowed me to strengthen my creativity and grow deeper in my spirituality, but also allowed me to gain a whole new perspective of how the two are so graciously intertwined. It is my belief that as you intentionally work to understand who you truly are through spiritual and self-development practices you will be gifted the magic of heightened creativity. Throughout my master’s project you will find personal reflections of practices and concepts, as well as excerpts from readings that have allowed me to discover this connection.
Recommended Citation
Vesneske, Elizabeth A., "Creativity and Spirituality: The Undeniable Connection Between the Two" (2022). Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects. 350.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/creativeprojects/350
