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“Isn’t Music Just Math with More Soul?” — Lessons from an 8-Year-Old Polymath

“Why is music separate from math time?” a student once asked with a furrowed brow. “Aren’t they all the same? Isn’t music, math—and math, music?” Mic drop. At just eight years old, she cracked the code on what many educational systems are just now realizing: the future of learning is...

Rest: The Secret Ingredient to Creativity and Brain Optimization

Since it is the end of the year, I have a gift fro you. Did you know your intercultural creativity and brain capital depend on your ability to rest? Yes, you read that right. Rest isn’t just a nice bonus—it’s a vital brain-building strategy. Happy holidays! In the book I...

Why Translating Ideas Is the New Workplace Superpower

In today’s increasingly global and diverse world, one thing is clear: if you can take an idea and remix it like a DJ across different communication styles—you're winning. This is what NeuroSomatic Creativity® trains you to do. Translating a concept from one form (say, a chart) into another (like a...

Yes! The Arts Are for YOU Too (Even If You Can’t Draw a Stick Figure)

Let’s get this out of the way: not being able to paint like Picasso or play piano like Chopin does not mean you aren’t creative. Too many people believe that unless they’re holding a paintbrush or pirouetting across a stage, creativity just isn’t their thing. This, friends, is a tragic...

Imagination: Your Brain’s Superpower for Creativity, Health, and Joy

Your imagination isn’t just for kids—it’s one of the most powerful tools your brain has. Like a rocket thruster, it propels creativity, shapes identity, and strengthens both brain skills and mental well-being. Children use imagination to test limits and explore who they are becoming, but adults benefit just as much....

🎶 Boom Boom Ta-Ta Boom! The Power of Patterns in Creativity and Brain Capital

Boom Boom Ta-Ta Boom! Boom Boom Ta-Ta Boom! Can you feel that rhythm? That pattern pulsing through your body? Patterns are everywhere—woven into nature, architecture, the arts, your social interactions, and yes, even in your beating heart. If you stop and really look around, you’ll see: the world is built...

🧠 Everything Is Connected: The Brain, Creativity & the Power of Integration

"Realize that everything is connected to everything else." – Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci wasn’t just an artist—he was a scientist, inventor, and deep thinker who understood the power of connection. And when it comes to brain capital, this timeless insight couldn’t be more relevant. At its core, brain...

🧠 The Power of Curiosity: How Asking Better Questions Builds Brain Capital

“The most exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions.” —Dr. Myron Golden “Be curious, not judgmental.” —Walt Whitman We are all born curious. That natural drive to explore, question, and understand the world around us isn’t just adorable—it’s vital to brain development and long-term mental health. As it turns...

The Shift in Perceiving the Arts: From Human Behavior to Skill Measurement

The Paradigm Shift in Artistic Expression Over time the arts—be it singing, dancing, or visual art—have shifted from being viewed as natural human behaviors to skills that are assessed for their level of proficiency. Talent shows, social media metrics, and even the formal education system now evaluate artistic abilities through...

Encouraging Employees to Explore the Arts

Encouraging Employees to Explore the Arts A Catalyst for Business Innovation and Productivity In today's fast-paced business environment, companies are constantly seeking ways to foster innovation and increase productivity. While many strategies focus on technical training and team-building exercises, an often-overlooked avenue is the encouragement of employees to explore the...