Nope!  Not the study of the subject of "Creative Thinking" on the tube, but its application on many, many TV serials found nowadays - some of which are still ongoing, whilst others have been axed.  Top on my list are 3 very "intelligent, mind-provoking and creative (what else!)" series, namely "Eli Stone", "The Mentalist" and "Lie To Me".  From these 3 titles, you can probably figure out their connection to one another, the "common denominator" so to speak.  Yes, they all have something to do with the "brain".

Let's start with "Eli Stone".  I've just watched an episode a couple of hours ago, the difference being, trying to make out the plot without hearing the dialogue.  You see, there was a "technical" problem with its sound system on today's episode at its television station, and trying to figure out by way of reading the subtitles, which incidentally was not in "English", kinda made it quite difficult to comprehend, the plot ie.  Well, actually I could make out the storyline 'cos I'm a great fan of the show and have been following it and could more or less figure out the interaction among the regular cast members.  But, the comedic lines are sort of "lost in translation", and therefore, I did not get the usual satisfactory feeling after today's viewing.  But, somehow, even without the sound track, it could still evoke the "emotions" in me.  Funny, isn't it?  That's how "creative" this show is.  They managed to stir your mind (even without the dialogue being heard).  How many other shows can lay testament to being able to accomplish this feat?

So, why in heaven's name did they cancel the series?  Short of sounding like a half-crazed TV fanatic, I have to say this:  There are so very few good shows on the tube nowadays, so, what's the rationale for getting rid of this one?  Have those TV moguls lost their marbles??

Any series that exhibits such creativity should be around FOREVER (ok, maybe not forever, LOL!!)!!  For those non-"couch potatoes", "Eli Stone" is the title of the show as well as the character played by Jonny Lee Miller (ex-hubby of Angelina Jolie).  The series is reminiscent of "Ally Mcbeal", similarities being the legal background theme with spurts of music erupting from each and every episode.  Also, they're both categorised as "comedy dramas".

But the reason for mentioning all this on this niche site of mine is because the character Eli Stone is a lawyer suffering from "Brain Aneurysm" which causes him to have hallucinations in

the form of "visions of the future".  Now you know why I had to mention it.  It's because of the "brain connection", get it?  Anyway, the show's being cancelled - our loss, "we" who crave for "creativity", in all places, wherever we can find it, especially in "entertainment", where it's both "pleasurable and gratifying".  Beats reading a book, right?  Whoops, did I just say "reading"??  Obviously, reading is just as great for the mind, but TV evokes all senses due to its visuals and sounds, right?  Sort of all packed under one canopy, yes?  Anyway, it's just my thinking, so excuse me if I'm such a TV-addict!!

A little warning here.  Looks like it's going to be a long post.  So, if you're not a couch potato like "yours truly", you can quietly exit now.  If not, read on and be "entertained"...

TV series number 2:  "The Mentalist".  Ah, the gorgeous Simon Baker, playing the role of Patrick Jane in this crime series.  He uses his "mentalist" abilities (what's that??) to help solve criminal cases.  Actually what he does is that he uses his acute sense of perception to profile people and because of his amazing skill of observation, he is usually right, if not, charmingly wrong.  Either way, he is a delight to watch.  And because he uses his "brains" for this task, the show deserves a worthwhile mention in my "Creative Thinking" niche site.  Is the reason for this post getting more apparent now, folks?

The third honorable mention is "Lie To Me".  Now, there's a slightly different approach in this series.  Although the "brain" comes into play, the whole body language is being focussed.  Now, interestingly, the character Dr Cal Lightman played by Tim Roth is actually loosely based on real-life psychologist Dr Paul Ekman who has been named one of the Top 100 Influential People in the May 11, 2009 edition of Time Magazine.  So, fiction becomes reality, or is it the other way round?  No matter...

In summary, I'd just like to point this out:  The subject of "Creative Thinking" can sometimes be so overpowering.  It evokes a great deal of passion in me and more often than not, I am unable to put it in words to properly express how I truly feel.  English is not my first language, although I use it frequently and enjoy it immensely.  But I've always felt that one's thoughts and one's feelings transcends all language barriers.

So, if I have succeeded in emoting anything from anyone who reads my Articles, Blogs or Reviews, I am 100 percent truly happy and contented.  All I can say to you is that you've made my day!  Now, go on and make someone else's day!!

Remember my motto:  Be Creative!!  Think Creatively!!!