TED BATMAN COLLEGE / 10-A
The Mystical Wind of Creativity
Mir Boran Duman
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Inspiration is a mysterious concept that artists and thinkers have pursued for centuries , but which cannot be fully defined . In ancient Greece , “ muses ”, were seen as a divine source for poets , writers , and artists to produce creative works . Nowadays , when inspiration , an idea or emotion suddenly appears in the mind , these moments are often described as “ aha ” moments .
In the flow of creativity , inspiration is spontaneous and unexpected it can arise in some ways . A book , a work of art , nature itself , or a piece of music can fill the mind with new ideas . However , inspiration is not limited to art ; scientific theories , engineering solutions , and entrepreneurial ideas can also arise from these moments of sudden enlightenment .
The beauty of inspiration is that it is unpredictable and unchallengeable . This spark of creative thinking can best be captured with a prepared mind and an open perspective . That ’ s why many creatives prepare themselves with regular work routines , activities such as meditation or walks in nature while waiting to be inspired .
As a result , inspiration , enigmatic as it is , serves as an infinite source , of potential for the minds that nurture it and are ready to seize it . On the journey of creativity , catching the breeze of this mystical wind can ignite the spark of both personal and societal transformation .
Now , to strengthen my writing about inspiration , I ’ m going to talk about Newton .
Isaac Newton is considered as one of the greatest scientists of the 17 th century and is one of the leading figures of the scientific revolution . Among Newton ’ s sources of inspiration , there are many factors that shaped the understanding of science of that period and paved the way for his own work .
One of the important names that Newton was inspired by was Galileo Galilei . Galileo ’ s observations and experimental methods provided a basis for Newton ’ s own observations and theories . For example , Galileo ’ s work on the inclined plane and his observations on the motion of bodies played an important role in Newton ’ s development of his own kinetic theories . In addition , Kepler ’ s laws on planetary motions also inspired him while working on Newton ’ s law of universal gravitation . Kepler ’ s findings that planets move in elliptical orbits were critical in the development of Newton ’ s theory of gravity .
Newton was also influenced by ancient Greek philosophers and mathematicians . In particular , Euclid ’ s writings on geometry and Archimedes ’ work on physics and mathematics found a place in Newton ’ s thoughts .