The [creativist] gives himself up
to whatever the moment brings...
he doesn't think about his actions;
they flow from the core of his being.

Chapter 50, translated by Stephen Mitchell


II. USE SPONTANEITY

An intuitive understanding of circumstance quickly fades when not acted upon. Creativists react immediately -- they go with their gut. As soon as long drawn out plans are made, and expectations arise, the circumstances themselves change, and intuition is lost. Spontaneity is all-important. Creativists must minimize their expectations and keep from becoming entangled in long-term commitments. They must be ready to travel anywhere at any time. They must create for themselves the freedom to act upon creative impulses as they occur.

Creativists recognize that long-term plans often miss their mark. They know that reason is a poor tool for predicting the future. Instead of reason, they use intuition. They adapt to change as it becomes apparent, with greater and greater faith that things will always work out better than anyone can plan.

Just about anything can happen at a creativist meeting. They aren't planned in any way. A chapter from the Tao Te Ching may be read aloud, prompting a discussion about its relevance to the lives of everyone present. Dramatic readings of work found on the Immuexa network may take place. A topic may be chosen for discussion. People may meditate or play interactive simulations. Each meeting is different. The format and length is decided upon by those attending.

please note: The word "Immuexa" was originally my name for what later became the World-Wide-Web. It's now the name of a company, not a network.

The software known here as "ThoughtShop" was originally called "Colony." The rights to the tradename "Colony" were sold in January 2000.