Sunday, July 22, 2018

Cultivating creative thinking from an early age

"Cultivating creative thinking from an early age"

I have been an art teacher for a long time. I always think that drawing and painting are good skills, but until now I have just been able to pin point how these skills are good for a person's life. Recently, I observed my granddaughter, a 14-month-old child, who showed her seriousness when she was drawing on a piece of paper with a pen. Drawing is the child's nature before talking and writing. In ancient times, the same was true among the cavemen. I believe that this kind of early childhood drawing exploration helps a children developing a creative habit. This good habit is more important and necessary today than ever before. Due to the rapid development of science and technology, our children will face a new world every five years after they grow up.
From my life observation, I saw that many people with high academic qualifications failed in their lives, and those with high IQ did not get an easier or happier life. Therefore, when it comes to building a successful and happy life, knowledge is not a key factor, but the right ( correct) habit is.
One of my peers has pointed out:
Creative independent thinking is one of the elements of the ideological foundation of human science and cultural development, and it is also the most important ability that young people must have to succeed.
A lesson can provide people with knowledge, but it takes days, months, or even years to develop a good habit. It is never too early to train and guide a child's creative and independent thinking. Trying to learn a good habit is never too late for the elderly.
My recent "revelation" was from observing my granddaughter doing art. I believe that developing a correct habit is a basic course that everyone needs to learn. Creative thinking will be a key and necessary subject in the future educational curriculum. I hope my art books will be useful training tools in this subject for the young and the old alike.


 
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Creative Thinking is not an unknown knowledge but a skill and a habit .
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Thursday, February 1, 2018

To Love is To Enjoy


I took one and a half weeks off for myself, and I drove four hours with my wife to see 9-month-old granddaughter. The little girl saw the grandmother took the initiative gesture to flutter to the grandmother's arms immediately, but when met me , this old man, she was scared to cry. Tried my love, this little girl still did not want me to hold her. She started to recognize people now! This kid is really interesting. Although she wants her parents' hugs, my wife's  hug, but insists to not like me to hold her. However, I still feel that I am enjoying every minute when I am with this little darling. 
       The experience with my family from these few days made me truly understand what the Bible says: "Love does not envy ". When you truly love someone, you do not care if she will give something in return. Your love is the joy and enjoyment of your own pleasure. The world is often not aware of this truth. To remember the fault of others, do not forgive people, hate people, in fact, these thoughts only increase negative feelings and add burdens to yourself. It is a suffering. God lets you meet many people throughout your life. How much happiness you can add to your life if you can learn from each person, see the good part of them, and enjoy the friendship and communication.
       I quote here the Bible, not because try to be an old man with religiosity, but the biblical story once again pointed out to people what is the symbolism of ideal love: God sent His Son to love the world, the world crucified His son ... but God still loves this world. I love my grandchild, I do not care about her childish behavior. Because the choice of a child is from the most primitive emotion , whereas my love for her is a grandparent's love. My love for my family is out of reason.
       In our daily life, as an adult, we also use reason to guide our behavior. Angry or crazy love is a naive behavior! Believing in God can not be superstitious. I suggest that when we read the Bible, we should relate the examples in our own life to reach a true understanding of what the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are symbolizing for, and how they are connected. 
       Ha, let me try again, to see if the  little girl is willing to accept my love now. 

Daniel Nie, M.A., M.F.A.
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