Ep 18 - Making Creativity Easily Accessible

In episode 18, Saurin is on a quest to uncover the secrets of nurturing and sustaining a creative mindset. His goal is to consistently tap into the boundless creative energy that resides within him. By drawing wisdom from Gita 8.14, he understands how consistent contemplation on creativity and a strong connection with it cause inspiration and ideas to flow more easily. This leads to a smoother and more fulfilling creative process, ensuring that his creative well never runs dry.

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Bhagavad Gita for the Creative Soul

• Produced by The Voice Bank
• Concept & Writing: Saurin Desai
• Executive Producer: Rashmi Sundaram
• Director: Sundar Sethuraman
• Voice Artists: Sheetal Sawhney & Saurin Desai
• Special Advisor: Kushagra Singh (Writer, Spiritual Speaker & Yoga Teacher)
• Sound Designer: Sushant Sonawale
• Music Composition: Sushant Sonawale & Ameen
• Recordist: Agnel & Sushant Sonawale
• Recorded at Crescendo Studio, Mumbai

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00:00:00 Sundar

The voice bank presents Bhagavad Gita for the creative soul conceived and written by Saurin Desai, narrated by Sheetal Sawhney and Saurin Desai. This interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita is not scholarly or literal, but personal and creative with no intent to hurt the sentiments of any individual community or religion?

00:00:26 Sheetal

It is said that the Bhagavad Gita has answers for all and all the answers join writer and seeker Saurin Desai as each week he grapples with thoughts and challenges related to life, work and creativity. Then explore the timeless wisdom of the Gita.

00:00:47 Sheetal

To discover how to harness creativity with grace, understanding, empathy and timelessness.

00:00:57 Sheetal

Welcome to Bhagavad Gita for the creative soul in this 18th episode titled Making Creativity Easily Accessible, Saurin is on a quest to discover the secrets of nurturing and maintaining a creative mindset so that he can consistently tap into the boundless creative energy within him.

00:01:23 Saurin

Imagine a well.

00:01:25 Saurin

The quality and quantity of the water in it will be dependent on the external sources that feed it.

00:01:32 Saurin

But that's one part of the equation. The size and state will also have a huge bearing. The cleaner and larger the well, the clearer and more abundant the water. On the flip side is stagnant, murky water and eventually a dried up well.

00:01:51 Saurin

Now replace water with creativity and the concept still holds.

00:01:56 Saurin

I may be surrounded by the finest ideas, inspirations, resources. Every person, object and event can overflow with creative potential just waiting to be tapped. However, if my mind is unprepared to receive and work with it, I'll experience a creative drought. How then can I ensure?

00:02:17 Saurin

That my creative well stays sparkling and nourishing.

00:02:21 Saurin

The following shlok offers guidance.

00:02:31 Sheetal

Ananya cheetah.

00:02:33 Sheetal

Sattam youmam shmarathi Nitya Shah?

00:02:39 Sheetal

Tassyam sulabha part.

00:02:42 Sheetal

Nitya Youthanasia Yogini, chapter 8.

00:02:48 Sheetal

Verse 14.

00:02:51 Sheetal

Krishna says.

00:02:53 Sheetal

Those who continually contemplate upon me.

00:02:57 Sheetal

And remain consistently connected with me through yoga.

00:03:02 Sheetal

Find I am easily accessible. Oh Arjun.

00:03:08 Saurin

As I had mentioned in the previous.

00:03:10 Saurin

Episode Creative Energy is a manifestation of the universe that exists within all beings and all things. When I consistently focus my thoughts on creativity and maintain a strong connection to it through regular practice, I find that inspiration and ideas flow more easily. This leads to a smoother.

00:03:31 Saurin

And more fulfilling creative process. Now this might sound obvious, but the most valuable insights often evoke a quieter Oh yes. Rather than a sudden aha.

00:03:44 Saurin

Here are some actionable ideas.

00:03:47 Saurin

Daily reflection. I am planning a daily contemplative practice in which I consider my goals, values and ongoing creative projects. This could be a journal where I jot down my thoughts and ideas, track my progress, and capture those. Oh yes moments.

00:04:05 Saurin

Regular creative practice. Creating a consistent schedule is critical.

00:04:10 Saurin

I continue to structure my weak to allocate time slots for all my ongoing and long term projects. Optimizing this remains work in progress since I account for the specific demands and timelines of each project while adding in flexibility to take care of my personal inspirations.

00:04:31 Saurin

Enhancing mindfulness and focus and striving to reduce distractions and interruptions and have recently started reading deep work by Cal Newport and revisiting exercises from The Power of now by Eckhart Tolle.

00:04:47 Saurin

Ongoing learning. I have dedicated a few minutes each day to learning something new.

00:04:54 Saurin

I would love to increase.

00:04:55 Saurin

It to a few hours.

00:04:56 Saurin

Each day but.

00:04:57 Saurin

Even 15 minutes is 15 minutes more than zero.

00:05:01 Saurin

As they say, it is the direction that matters more than the speed.

00:05:08 Saurin

physical health I've learned in a painful way that if I am unwell, my creative will will suffer.

00:05:15 Saurin

Bad puns aside, only a healthy body can support a healthy mind. Regular exercises, nutritious food, and sufficient rest are as critical to creativity as inspiration and imagination. Staying true to my vision, continuously reminding myself of my vision.

00:05:34 Saurin

And the reason for my creative pursuits helps me to get back on track each time. I digress. And I digress often.

00:05:43 Saurin

My creative well flows and slows like the tides of the sea up and down, back and forth, but I keep digging, keep clearing, keep pushing and universe willing it will never run dry. Thank you for your time and attention. The greatest gift you can give me.

00:06:03 Saurin

I am Saurin Desai and each week I delve into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Together. Let's create a community of Creative Souls on this journey of self-discovery and growth.

00:06:16 Saurin

If you have any thoughts, questions, or feedback, reach me at Gita. Creative soul@gmail.com and from this moment onwards I am uncovering the secrets of nurturing and maintaining a creative mindset, tapping into the boundless creative energy within me and making creativity

00:06:36 Saurin

easily accessible.

00:06:46 Sundar

You are listening to Bhagavad Gita for the creative soul.

00:06:49 Sundar

Produced by The Voice bank, conceptualized and written by Saurin Desai, voiced by Sheetal Sawhney and Saurin Desai. Directed by Sundar Sethuraman. Executive producer Rashmi Sundaram.

00:07:03 Sundar

Special adviser Kushagra Singh, music by Sushant Sonawale and Dhirendra.

00:07:10 Sundar

Recorded by Tejas Jadhav and Agnel George, sound designing and mixing by Sushant Sonawale recorded at Crescendo Studios Mumbai.

00:07:19 Sundar

Text copyright Saurin Desai.

00:07:22 Sundar

Sound recording copyright the voice bank.