7 principle of creativity of Leonardo da Vinci.

(From the book by Michael Gelb)

The most striking features and characteristics of a person related to his ability to see, hear, feel, understand, learn and create heart! When the heart works, you see, feel, think and understand differently and - importantly - are acting differently. You become a man without boundaries.

1. «CURIOSITA»: According to the records of Leonardo, this principle is defined as the insatiably-curious approach to life and an unquenchable thirst to learn, to learn, to constantly expand their horizons, continuously improve and constantly search for the meaning of existence.
"Just as iron rusts from disuse, and how stagnant water rots and decomposes, and the frost turns to ice, and our mind is wasted in vain if we do not find it proper use." (Leonardo da Vinci).

2. «DIMOSTRAZIONE»: this principle is the need to learn to think independently and free your mind from the pressures on him restrictions, stereotypes, old habits and preconceptions.
"The cruel deception suffered by the people - is a fraud, stemming from their own opinions." (Leonardo)

3. «SENSAZIONE»: this principle means the ability to "see", "hear", "feel" ... deliberately to refine and perfect the senses, given to us by nature.
"The average person looks but does not see, listen but do not hear, touch, but do not touch, eat, but do not feel the taste, moves, but does not feel his body, breathe the air, but they do not smell any bad smells or fragrances, and speaks without thinking ... "(Leonardo da Vinci)
Leonardo himself brought his feelings to perfection. In "The manuscripts of the flight of birds," he was able to sketch the smallest details of the motion of feathers and wings during flight. This could be repeated only through time-lapse photography in the XX century.

4. «SFUMATO»: According to the records of Leonardo, this principle refers to the ability to maintain composure when faced with uncertainty and paradox.
Modern man, who often act on the turned and stereotyped patterns when faced with the new and unknown, comes into a state of uncertainty, confusion, uncertainty and inner duality.
The principle of «Sfumato» allows you to find the criteria and guidelines, to master the unknown and make friends with a paradox.

5. «ARTE-SCIENZA»: This principle refers to the desire to balance science and art, logic and imagination. It helps to restore harmony within and around us and develop a holistic, multifaceted thinking, based on a balanced interaction of both hemispheres mozga.Sam Leonardo wrote: "Study the science of art and the art of science».

6. «CORPORALITA»: According to the records of Leonardo, this desire for harmonious interaction between body and mind. This principle points to the need of cultivation correct posture, physical endurance and ability to control the body.
Leonardo himself was fluent in both hands, stood noble posture, grace and athletic movements. "Beautiful, with luxurious physique, he seemed a model of human perfection" - wrote about him Goethe.

7. «CONNESSIONE»:
According to the records of Leonardo, is the ability to understand how our knowledge of the interactions and deep relationship between things and phenomena can be applied within the framework of our own lives. This view of how our dreams, goals and values, the loftiest ideals and aspirations can weave into a single, solid fabric of everyday life. This ability to reduce or minimize the distance that separates our dreams, ideals and goals in life from reality.