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Creativity

The forces that motivate. A talent that is born in certain individuals regardless of the nature of the calling needs an outlet. An outlet in total free form, or within a given set of rules. Toward this end I want to engage all that are so inclined to expand creatively within a given set of rules. These can be leveraged against music, programming, writing, painting, and photography.
I will attempt to add examples of each discipline.
I claim not to know the answers, just to comment on the journey.
I feel the need to develop the left brain right brain synergy.

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