At the heart of innovation is surprise. At the heart of surprise is paradox. At the heart of paradox is poetry. Great poetry is an astonishing tool, which can be effectively used to understand and practice innovation and creativity. I mean the actual muscle itself. Great poems help us join what cannot be joined. In this way of connecting opposites, they actually mend broken paradoxes where we have tried to apply old clichéd and simplistic yes/no solutions. See what you think of these lines by the great poet, Robert Frost. And get ready for a good workout.
19
Jan
2012
Dale – a great way to start my day…thank you for reminding me of a larger perspective that allows me to include what’s outside the box. Dharna
Thanks Dharna! I find I consistently need that kind of help myself . . . Dale