A willingness to suspend judgment allows one to be open to possibilities without treating them as nonsense. Alertness A state of awareness that permits the person to grasp the relevance of seemingly insignificant similarities. Discipline A devotion to the techniques, logic, and repitition that permit creative ideas to be realized. Limitations to Creativity Individual and societal influences may block opportunities for artistic expression . Aging changes, such as arthritis, may limit one s mobility.
Economic status can inhibit access to programs or places that offer artistic expression.
Geographic distance or terrain may prohibit artistic exposure. Discrimination based on sex, ethnicity and age may block opportunity. Cultural differences and deeply held values may inhibit the exploration of new ways to express oneself. Many cultures use non-verbal gestures in the patterns of their daily lives, such as Polynesians who use their hands in daily communication. There are numerous ways to use dance in creative expression.