Chapter 11

The Heart of Intuition and Creativity

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INTUITION IS SOMETHING WE ALL HAVE to one degree or another. It doesn’t seem to be something that can be learned or taught, but it can be discussed, and it can be recognized as a valuable asset that can be utilized when appropriate. Most importantly, intuition can be developed, because it is basically a product of long-term observation and understanding. It should certainly not be dismissed as meaningless.

I feel that intuition and imagination go hand in hand, and both are prerequisites for creativity. But they don’t come out of thin air. Behind them is a vast amount of deep interest, observation, ...

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