Creative inhibition or impediments to this creative development may come in the form of "negative strokes", a Parent Ego operating from a Critical Parent posture, or from latent inhibition. Latent inhibition is the natural ability to resist or "tune out" a greater volume of stimulus than the person can handle. For example, latent inhibition enables a person to "tune out" a faucet that drips to distraction, or a car left idling in the street.
However, highly creative people often have ability to process and create with higher levels of stimulus. This control or superseding of latent inhibitions allows them to display a higher level of creativity. The concept of "emp", or empowerment can also stimulate creativity development.
When a parent or authority figure responds with patience and encouragement to the often annoying and restless energy of the Little Professor, creativity is allowed to flourish. The Critical Parent who lambasts the kite-flyer for being frivolous, silly, or undisciplined may have inadvertently crushed the spirit of the next Benjamin Franklin or Albert Einstein.
The Parent or authority figure who runs alongside the kite-flyer, laughing and pointing as the fragile craft soars across the sky, may be providing the energy and refreshment for more productive experimentation and pleasure.
There may come a time when the maturing, rational Adult Ego may need to consult with the Kite-Flyer inside as to schedule, context, and weather conditions for flying a kite. Are there other responsibilities that need to be taken care of before the kite can be launched? Are weather conditions safe for take-off?
While it is not desirable for the curiosity, adventuresome spirit, and risk-taking of the kite-flyer to be snuffed out, it is often beneficial for the flight of the kite to be guided. The breeze is blowing; let's go!
(continued from part I)
